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Hamzat Unveils Safer, Cleaner Lagos Plan, Says Tinubu’s 2027 Chances Are ‘Far, Far Better’
Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, has said the state government will deploy technology to track officials who approve developments in flood-prone areas and sanction those found culpable.
Dangote refinery IPO rush overwhelms two investment sites
The launch of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE Initial Public Offering on Monday triggered a surge in demand that overwhelmed two popular Nigerian investment platforms, Bamboo and Cowrywise.
Zenith Bank Opens Digital, Branch Channels for Dangote Refinery Share Subscription
Zenith Bank Plc has opened multiple digital and physical channels for Nigerians at home and in the diaspora seeking to participate in the landmark Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals.
Fidelity Bank Backs Northern Businesses, Unveils Growth Support at Kano SME Forum
Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s Small and Medium-scale Enterprise (SME) sector as it brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, industry stakeholders and customers at the Kano edition of its Quarterly Business Forum.
AKOD’S hands-on revenue drive delivers results in Computer Village
The intentional revenue mobilisation and compliance drive of Ikeja Local Government recorded further progress on Thursday as the Executive Chairman, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), continued his direct engagement with business owners and operators in Computer Village.
Fidelity Bank PAPSS: Powering Faster, Smarter Cross-Border Trade for Nigerian Businesses
For many Nigerian businesses, the next major growth opportunity may lie beyond the country’s borders. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana; a pharmaceutical distributor may procure essential products from Kenya; a manufacturer may pay suppliers across several African markets, while a technology company in Lagos may provide services to customers in Rwanda or Zambia.
2026/2027 Academic Session: How Smart School Proprietors Are Positioning for Sustainable Growth
As schools across Nigeria prepare to welcome students for the 2026/2027 academic session, private school proprietors are facing a familiar but increasingly complex challenge: how to finance growth while keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly.
FirstBank Agric and Export Expo 2026: Why Farmers, Exporters and Investors Should Attend
LAGOS — As Nigeria intensifies efforts to diversify its economy beyond oil, agriculture and non-oil exports are increasingly taking centre stage as key drivers of economic growth, job creation, food security and foreign exchange earnings.
Dangote Refinery IPO: 10 things Nigerian investors must know before buying
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC’s approval clears the way for a potential ₦2.15 trillion Initial Public Offering, IPO, giving public investors an opportunity to own a stake in one of Africa’s largest industrial assets.
Union Bank, Brand Chief Honoured at WIMCA 2026
LAGOS — Union Bank of Nigeria has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to gender inclusion, winning the Most Outstanding Bank in Gender Inclusion award at the 2026 Women in Marketing and Communications Conference and Awards (WIMCA).