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Moniepoint canvasses financial inclusion for women

21.11.2024
The founder/Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Inc., Tosin Eniolorunda, has said that it is more profitable to provide financial services to women than men. Eniolorunda said this in a statement shared with The PUNCH on Tuesday while highlighting the need to push for financial inclusion for women. He affirmed that for financial inclusion to be...
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UK supports Nigeria to tackle cyber threats

21.11.2024
The United Kingdom has expressed support for Nigeria’s efforts to tackle rising cybersecurity issues. This was expressed in a statement issued on Wednesday following the Nigeria Cybersecurity Stakeholder Roundtable organised with support from the UK’s Department for Business and Trade to discuss practical steps to address the country’s cybersecurity challenges. This roundtable had in attendance,...
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UBA to empower MSMEs

21.11.2024
United Bank for Africa is set to empower Micro, Small, and Medium-scale Enterprises with wealth management skills in the last edition of its quarterly business series for the year. In a statement made available to The PUNCH, the pan-African bank said this edition of the business series, themed ‘Profit with Purpose, Business Continuity,’ will be...
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Bill on funding for mineral exploration scales second reading

21.11.2024
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, approved for second reading a bill to ensure adequate funding for mineral resources exploration and extraction through public-private partnerships. Leading the debate on the bill’s general principles, the sponsor and member representing Surulere II Federal Constituency, Lagos State, Lanre Okunola, described the proposed legislation as a transformative framework aimed...
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MBAN commends govt on N250bn mortgage fund

21.11.2024
The National Executive Council of the Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria has commended the Federal Government for the approval of a N250bn Mortgage and Real Estate Investment Fund. Last week, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, announced the approval of MREIF, an initiative aimed at enhancing access to long-term...
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OPS worries as 61 companies exit Nigeria in four years

21.11.2024
Nigeria has seen a surge in company closures and relocations, driven by economic difficulties, currency fluctuations, and escalating operational expenses in recent years, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI, writes Nigeria’s business environment has been marred by a worrying trend in recent years, as both multinationals and local enterprises have been forced to either shut down or relocate their...
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Starlink suspends orders for residential kits in Nigeria

21.11.2024
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s delay in granting regulatory approval has prompted Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, to suspend orders for its residential kits in Nigeria, the company has said. Residential kits, which include essential equipment such as a satellite dish, router, and cables, are crucial for home users to access Starlink’s satellite internet service....
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Afriland Properties appoints new executive director

21.11.2024
Afriland Properties Plc has announced the appointment of Olukayode Odebiyi as an Executive Director in the company. In a statement, the company said the move was part of Afriland’s ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and expand its project portfolio in line with its vision of redefining the real estate landscape. It stated, “Olukayode, who...
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Lawyers vow to improve maritime laws

21.11.2024
The Nigerian Maritime Law Association has reiterated its commitment to improving maritime laws and practices in the country to boost confidence in Nigeria’s position within the international shipping community. The President of NMLA President, Mrs. Funke Agbor, SAN, stated this recently in Lagos during the association’s 15th Annual General Meeting. The AGM was themed, ‘Navigating...
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