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How to Attract Buyers in a Crowded Market

17.09.2025

Storytelling has become central to how software brands attract and retain buyers in a crowded market. In this interview with JUSTICE OKAMGBA, business content strategist Jessica Orika-Owunna explains why SaaS firms must move beyond SEO tactics, embrace ROI-driven strategies, and integrate AI tools while keeping human-led storytelling at the core of their marketing You started...

Leadway & PFSCU Offer Agric Insurance to 249,000 Nigerian Fa

17.09.2025

Leadway Assurance has partnered with the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit, state governments, and PULA Foundation to provide insurance cover to Nigeria’s agricultural sector. In a statement on Tuesday, the firm said that the public-private partnership ensures climate-conscious agricultural solutions and insurance solutions are available to over 249,000 smallholder farmers across eight states in Nigeria,...

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Dangote Refinery Exports Petrol to Shell USA, Sparks Nigeria

17.09.2025

Nigeria’s multi-billion-dollar Dangote Petroleum Refinery has crossed another milestone with the successful export of petrol to the United States, even as the facility’s growing global reach has rekindled debates over the viability of the country’s loss-making state-owned refineries. According to Reuters, energy giant Shell has purchased a cargo of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) produced by...

CBN Reinforces Commitment to Financial Inclusion in Nigeria

17.09.2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reiterated its determination to boost productivity, strengthen financial inclusion, and deliver on its core mandate of monetary and price stability. CBN Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, made this known at the opening ceremony of the CBN Fair held at the Mineet Event Centre in Kano on Tuesday. He was represented...

FCMB Partners with Truecaller for Enhanced Security

17.09.2025

First City Monument Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading customer-focused financial institutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Truecaller, the global platform for trusted communication. The collaboration, according to a statement from the bank on Tuesday, is designed to transform the bank’s customer engagement by enhancing communication security, building trust, and reducing fraud. Through this...

NAMA Pushes for Tariff Hike, Airlines Resist Increased Fees

17.09.2025

The Director-General of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Farouk Umar, has declared that the current charge of N11,000 per flight imposed on airline operators is no longer sustainable, given prevailing economic realities and the rising cost of maintaining aviation infrastructure. Umar made this known in Abuja on Tuesday while addressing stakeholders at a summit organised...

Nigeria Unveils New Agriculture Investment Incentives to Cre

17.09.2025

The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled fresh incentives aimed at attracting large-scale investment into Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The measures, according to Vice President Kashim Shettima, are designed to expand irrigation, improve farmers’ access to credit, accelerate mechanisation, and create millions of rural jobs under President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform agenda. Shettima announced the new policies...

Aero Contractors Unveils Upgraded MRO at Rwanda Summit

17.09.2025

Aero Contractors showcased its enhanced Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul capabilities at the recently concluded Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in Kigali, Rwanda, where Nigeria’s oldest aviation company made an impression. The airline disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday. The high-profile event brought together key stakeholders across Africa’s aviation industry, including...

LagRide Adds 10,000 Drivers for Holiday Travel Rush

17.09.2025

LagRide said it is rolling out a bank-backed vehicle leasing programme that will see 10,000 additional drivers take to the roads in time for the Yuletide season. The e-hailing giant said the development is part of its expansion plan to meet growing demand, as the bustling Ember months approach, bringing with them the annual surge...

AI Revolutionizing Everyday Life in Nigeria

17.09.2025

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming everyday life in Nigeria, offering solutions across agriculture, healthcare, finance, and education. From optimising crop yields and improving medical diagnostics to enhancing financial management and personalising learning, AI empowers Nigerians to make smarter decisions and increase productivity. By embracing AI responsibly, ensuring accessibility, and building trust, citizens can harness its...