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China can invest more in Nigeria’s economy – Umahi – Punch Newspapers

The Honourable Minister of Works, David Umahi, stated recently that Nigeria expects increased investments and enhanced technology transfer from the Chinese government beyond what is currently available. Making this assertion during a courtesy visit from the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, Umahi highlighted the various road and infrastructure projects being executed by Chinese firms...
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AIHS partners MOFI on stakeholder engagement

The Africa International Housing Show has announced a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated to host a one-day stakeholders’ engagement and enlightenment programme on MOFI’s intervention initiatives during the 19th edition of AIHS, scheduled to take place from July 27 to August 1, 2025. In a statement, it was noted that the initiative...
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ESVARBON inducts 700 members

The Chairman of the Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria, Dosu Fatokun, has inducted 700 new members with the charge to drive quality in the property sector. He also encouraged its members to focus on the upstream segment of the sector’s property development, which has not received sufficient attention from the profession. These...
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Ogun farmers secure market for excess produce

Some farmers in Ogun State have expressed delight at the provision of a stable market for their excess farm produce. In a statement on Sunday, it was revealed that relief for the farmers came via the intervention of the innovative FoodTec platform PricePally, which is transforming the way farmers sell their goods by providing a...
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Foundation trains enterprise organisations in business support

The Impact Investors Foundation has empowered Nigerian enterprise support organisations and business development service providers with the tools and strategies needed to deliver scalable and high-impact business support to social enterprises. According to a statement from the Foundation, the three-day intensive training programme, which brought together leaders and programme managers from across Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem,...
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FCMB opens new branch to boost local economy

First City Monument Bank has expanded its footprint by launching a new branch in Ogbomosho. Officials say the move will boost financial inclusion and economic development. The branch, located along the Ogbomosho-Ilorin road, was inaugurated on March 12, 2025, in a ceremony attended by local leaders, the bank stated in a statement. During the inauguration,...
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Customs seize $578,000 undeclared cash, hand suspects to EFCC

The Nigeria Customs Service, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command, said it intercepted a total of $578,000 falsely declared by an inbound passenger coming into Nigeria from South Africa. The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, John Harrison, announced this while addressing journalists at the command on Friday. He explained that the suspect, Mr...
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BOI, WCCIMA unveil N10bn fund for women-led businesses

The Bank of Industry has assured the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture of its commitment to providing financial solutions for female entrepreneurs in the sector. According to a statement from BOI on Friday, the commitment was made at an event to commemorate International Women’s Day, jointly organised by BOI and WCCIMA in...
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Create policies to attract agric investments, stakeholders urge govt

Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for urgent policy reforms, increased investments, and technological innovations to strengthen the country’s food system. With food insecurity affecting millions of Nigerians, the agricultural experts, policymakers, and development partners convened in Abuja on Thursday for the National Stakeholder Dialogue on Food Security. The dialogue, themed “Achieving Food Security...
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Baobab Nigeria disburses N500bn loans to MSMEs

Baobab Nigeria, a microfinance bank, said it has disbursed close to N500bn in loans to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, reinforcing its commitment to financial inclusion and business growth in Nigeria. The disclosure was made in a statement on Friday, in which the lender highlighted its efforts to support small businesses through accessible financial solutions....
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