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Access Bank Targets Trade Reset with Africa Trade Conference

Access Bank Plc has positioned the 2026 edition of the Africa Trade Conference as a strategic forum to shape the future of Africa’s engagement in global trade, drive policy dialogue, and deepen partnerships between African economies and international markets. This was asserted by the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna,...
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Moniepoint’s N1tn SME loans boost Nigerian businesses

Moniepoint Inc. has revealed that its microfinance bank disbursed over N1tn in credit to thousands of businesses, from provision stores and supermarkets to building materials sellers, in 2025. This was disclosed in its 2025 Year in Review published on Thursday. The PUNCH reports that in 2025, Moniepoint Inc. achieved unicorn status with the successful completion...
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BUA Foods Reports N508bn Profit After Tax for 2025

BUA Foods Plc has reported a profit after tax of N507.7bn for the year ended 31 December 2025, representing a 91 per cent increase from N266.0bn recorded in 2024. The growth was supported by higher turnover, improved gross profit, and controlled operating expenses. The Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the...
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REA Targets 1.2M Benue Residents with Solar Power

The Rural Electrification Agency has said that about 1,207,272 residents of Benue State who lack access to electricity can be powered through solar mini-grids as part of efforts to deepen energy access and attract private investment into the state’s electricity market. This was disclosed on Wednesday during the 24th State-by-State High-Level Roundtable convened by the...
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IDL Sponsors Free Medical Outreach in Ondo Town

Intercontinental Distillers Limited has sponsored a free medical outreach for residents of Ondo Town, Ondo State, as part of activities marking the 20th anniversary of the passing of the late Osemawe of Ondo Town, Oba F.I.A. Adesanoye (Osungbedelola II). In a statement, IDL noted that it delivered the intervention through its Veleta Sparkling Fruit Wine...
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McLaren names Schneider Electric its official energy partner

McLaren Racing has named Schneider Electric its official energy technology partner, expanding a long-standing relationship with the global energy-technology company as teams across motorsport seek greater efficiency and reliability in increasingly data-driven operations. Under the agreement, Schneider Electric will provide advanced energy technologies to McLaren’s racing programmes, including its Formula 1, IndyCar, F1 Academy and...
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NCC Removes Illegal Boosters to Enhance Telecom Service

The Nigerian Communications Commission has told the Federal Government that it has already executed wide-ranging transparency, enforcement, and quality-of-service measures requested by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr Bosun Tijani, including the removal of over 450 illegal signal boosters blamed for degrading telecom services. The position was contained in a detailed response by...
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Standard Chartered & UNICEF to Create 1,500 Jobs for Women

The Standard Chartered Foundation and UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited have announced a partnership aimed at securing 1,500 decent jobs for young women in Nigeria. The three-year partnership, which is being implemented in Nigeria and Kenya, will focus exclusively on women aged 18 to 24 from underserved backgrounds, according to a statement on Thursday. It is designed...
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Senate Probes Nigeria’s Failing Railway System

The Senate on Thursday launched a comprehensive investigation into operational inefficiencies, insecurity, and alleged financial improprieties in Nigeria’s railway system, amid growing concerns over declining service delivery across key rail corridors. The decision followed a motion raised during plenary by Senator Abdul Ningi and a point of order by Senator Adamu Aliero, both of whom...
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