The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has acknowledged First City Monument Bank (FCMB) for its outstanding contributions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The accolades were presented at the 2023 Service Ambassadors Awards in Lagos, where FCMB was recognized as the “Deposit Money Bank with the Highest Impact in the […]
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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to bolstering the agricultural sector and providing robust support to farmers within the state. This pledge was reiterated during the launch of the Nigeria Coronavirus Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus program, which marked the distribution of agricultural assets […]
Due Network, a dynamic fintech startup, has revealed its upcoming launch of a global payment platform aimed at transforming international transactions within Nigeria. This platform promises to facilitate borderless multi-currency accounts, streamlining global money transfers for both individuals and businesses, as highlighted by the firm. Read Also: NCC Recognizes Fintech […]
In a recent development, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, shared ambitious strategies aimed at job creation in Nigeria. Tijani disclosed plans for generating employment opportunities through initiatives like a certified installer/maintenance program for Starlink and collaboration with local hardware startups to produce repeater boxes. […]
In a recent development, Mr. Olu Jacobs, the founder of Oke Arin Markethub, has called on the government to increase local production capacity to enhance efficiency in the e-commerce sector. This appeal was made during the launch of Oke Arin Markethub.com, an application designed for convenient bulk shopping. Read […]
The Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), a World Bank-funded initiative led by the Rural Electrification Agency, has partnered with Ceesolar, a renewable energy company, to implement a specialized Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) Internship Program for women. Read Also: NCDMB Empowers 500 Youths in Solar Power Installation Training During the […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has successfully trained 500 youths in Cross River State in the art of solar power installation and maintenance. As part of the Board’s youth empowerment and human capacity-building initiatives, the comprehensive six-month training took place in three locations across the state, […]
Micro and small-medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria and other emerging markets are being encouraged to explore innovative financing solutions to address funding gaps, accelerate growth, and expand their operations. A recent study conducted by Stears in collaboration with the digital supply chain finance platform, Fiducia, sheds light on the […]
Outsized, an independent talent marketplace for firms, has announced the successful completion of its Series A fundraising round. This round was spearheaded by the reputable South African venture capital firm Knife Capital, with additional contributions from several individual investors, including Adrian Durham, the founder of the renowned wealth management […]
Start-Up Arewa, the pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and promoting Northern Nigerian tech startups, has announced the Start-Up Arewa Innovation Summit 2023. This much-anticipated event will take place on Friday, October 27th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the prestigious NAF Conference Center, Abuja. With the aim […]