Business and economic news
Ogun State says Women Affinity Group formation has increased under the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up, with officials reporting 852 groups in Ijebu-Ode and 777 in Ado-Odo/Ota during implementation review meetings.
DICON-D7G says a new military jetty near Tin Can Island will speed up defence logistics, cut import costs and support local assembly of rifles, drones and armoured vehicles while creating thousands of jobs.
CleanAce Foundation & Academy and FPDA are calling for faster professional standards, certification and modern training across Africa’s dry-cleaning industry as National Dry Cleaning Day spotlights jobs, skills and sustainability.
NERC says new enforcement and reconnection procedures are aimed at reducing meter tampering and illegal connections while protecting compliant customers and improving supply reliability.
Policy analysts say visa restrictions and weak intra-African air links are undermining trade, excluding many women from cross-border opportunities, and reducing the economic upside Nigeria expects from AfCFTA.
House lawmakers are probing the Rural Electrification Agency over billions in solar allocations and foreign-backed financing, demanding procurement, audit and contractor records to verify what projects are working and where accountability gaps remain.
Searches for “OctaFX scam” often increase after retail traders experience losses, delayed withdrawals, or unexpected account pressure during volatile sessions. But market analysts say frustration after a bad trade should
Industry leaders at Martech Africa 3.0 in Lagos urged startups to adopt affordable marketing technology for customer acquisition, retention and long-term revenue growth in Nigeria’s competitive market.
Chowdeck has partnered with MyCoverGenius to place over 20,000 riders on personal accident insurance, with cover for medical costs and temporary disability as Nigeria’s delivery market expands.
Governor Alex Otti said Abia will prioritise projects residents can feel directly, as the state begins Enyimba Hotel reconstruction and advances wider infrastructure renewal in Aba.
Following Transgrid Enerco’s move to acquire controlling shares in Eko Disco, new chairman Olubunmi Peters has begun high-level engagements as Lagos residents and businesses await visible power supply improvements.
Sahara Group has launched M.A.D With Football 5.0 to connect employees across regions, saying the programme supports inclusion, collaboration and its One-Sahara workplace culture.
