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Alternative Bank Wins Two Awards For Inclusive Finance And Social Impact
Two independent recognitions this week have highlighted The Alternative Bank’s growing role in advancing inclusive finance and social impact, recognising its efforts to expand economic opportunity while supporting communities that
FG Distributes 12,160 Fertiliser Bags To Edo Farmers To Boost Food Production
The federal government has started the distribution of fertilizers to farmers in Edo State, under the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) initiative. During the commencement of the distribution, in Benin
Nigeria Launches Digital Skills Programme To Improve Students’ Employability
The federal government has launched the Renewed Hope Students Leaders Engagement and Digital Acceleration Programme as part of efforts to improve the employability, entrepreneurial capacity and digital competitiveness of Nigerian
Bank Of Agriculture Unveils Digital Lending Overhaul To Expand Farmers’ Access To Credit
Managing Director/Chief Executive, Bank of Agriculture (BoA), Mr. Ayo Sotinrin, said the institution is abandoning obsolete lending practices in favour of a technology-driven financing model designed to reach millions of
House Committee Accuses MDAs Of Dodging Summons Over Public Petitions
The House Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has alleged that some ministries, agencies and departments were hindering its efforts to conclusively address complaints brought before it. Speaking at the Retreat
Nigeria Overhauls Agricultural Quarantine System To Cut Export Rejections
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu has inaugurated an interministerial committee to strengthen the country’s agricultural quarantine system. The renewed drive aimed to curb the rejection of
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Set To Hit 23 Million As Africa Emerges Fastest-Growing Market
Electric Vehicle (EV) sales are expected to reach a record 23 million units worldwide in 2026 despite a slowdown in the global automobile market, with Africa emerging as one of
Presidency Rejects Atiku’s Criticism, Says Tinubu’s Reforms Have Revived Nigeria’s Economy
The Presidency on Sunday formally reacted to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s accusation of President Bola Tinubu’s administration of financial recklessness. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in a detailed release posited
MAN seeks tax harmonisation, stable policies to boost manufacturing
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for urgent tax harmonisation, improved infrastructure, reliable energy supply and a predictable regulatory environment to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector. The appeal was
Nigerian manufacturers need more than macro reforms to grow —CFG Advisory
Nigeria needs a coordinated industrial growth strategy, beyond macroeconomic reforms, to unlock investment in the manufacturing sector and accelerate economic expansion. Chief Executive Officer of CFG Advisory, Mr. Tilewa Adebajo, stated
