Finance
Mastercard, Interswitch Collaborate to Launch Google Pay in Nigeria
Google Pay has been enabled in Nigeria through a collaboration between Mastercard and Interswitch.
Business
Economy
Gas Industrialisation Paves Way for Jobs and Economic Growth in Africa – FRCN Abuja Operations
According to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Abuja Operations, gas industrialisation is crucial for job creation and economic growth in Africa.
Entrepreneurship
Olam Agri Acquires Land in Delta State for Animal Feed Plant
Nigerian agribusiness giant, Olam Agri, has reportedly acquired 99.99 hectares of land in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, for a new animal feed plant to serve the South-South and South-East…
Economy
LCCI Pushes for Incentives to Boost Clean Energy Adoption Among SMEs
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the Federal Government to introduce tax incentives and affordable financing to encourage Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to adopt…
NMDPRA’s New Gas Code Expands Pipeline Access for Shippers in Nigeria
The NMDPRA's revised gas transportation code aims to widen pipeline access for shippers, reducing avoidable losses in the Nigerian gas sector.
Nigerian Ports Authority Collaborates with Antwerp-Bruges for Port Performance Benchmarking
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has partnered with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to develop a framework for port performance benchmarking.
Economy
Nigeria and Japan Team Up to Establish Industrial Hub for Investment
The Nigerian government is looking to partner with Japan to set up a joint industrial and investment hub, reports THISDAYLIVE.
Finance
Half of Nigeria’s Financial Institutions Prepared for Data Localisation Deadline, CBN Reveals
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that about 57% of financial institutions in the country are prepared for the implementation of data localisation by the January…
Startups
Delta State’s Creative Industry Gets Boost with N200,000 Monthly Contracts
Photographers, videographers, and other creatives in Delta State have the opportunity to compete for lucrative monthly contracts of up to N200,000 at an upcoming event in Asaba.
Finance
UK Supports N3.75 Billion Investment for Women-Led Businesses in Nigeria
The UK Government and FSD Africa are investing N3.75 billion to support women-owned businesses in Nigeria.
Federal Government Defends $21.7bn Loan, Assures Investment in Productive Ventures
The federal government has defended its proposed $21.7 billion external borrowing plan, stating that the funds will be directed towards productive investments in infrastructure and key projects.
Partnership Announcement: KPMG and WIEN Establish Nigeria’s First Energy Sector DEI Benchmark
KPMG and WIEN have partnered to establish Nigeria's first Energy Sector Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Benchmark.
UK Government and FSD Africa Partner to Boost Investment for Women-Led Businesses in Nigeria
The UK Government and FSD Africa have partnered to unlock investment for women-led businesses in Nigeria.
Markets
SAHCO, owned by Nigerian tycoon Taiwo Afolabi, secures Air Algérie deal at Lagos and Abuja airports
Nigerian billionaire Taiwo Afolabi's SAHCO has been awarded a contract by Air Algérie to manage cargo handling operations at Lagos and Abuja airports.
Finance
More Than Half of Nigerian Financial Institutions Not Yet Compliant with Data Localisation Requirements
According to a survey by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), only 22 out of 44 financial institutions have started implementing measures to comply with the data…