Sterling Bank Limited, a leading advocate for agricultural finance in Nigeria, has called on African nations to forge stronger partnerships, deploy catalytic financing, and ensure the practical implementation of policies to accelerate the continent’s agricultural transformation and achieve food security. ...
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Equities Market Opens Week In Red By N1.17trn Loss
The Nigerian equities market yesterday commenced the week on a downward trajectory, with a decline of N1.172 trillion. The All Share Index (ASI) lost by 1,853.82 points, representing a loss of 1.26 per cent to close at 145,159.77 points. Also, ...
Read More »‘Merchants, SMEs Can Use Multiple Point-of-sale Terminals’
The recent 2025 Agent Banking Guidelines, which limit Point Of Sale (PoS) agents to operating with one principal bank or fintech, do not affect businesses and merchants using PoS terminals for financial transactions, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ...
Read More »Continental Free Trade Area: Nigeria Rolls Out Preferential Tariffs
…Opens East African air cargo corridor The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has disclosed that Nigeria has begun implementing preferential tariffs for African-made goods and opened a dedicated air cargo export corridor to East Africa as ...
Read More »Itu Chairman Flags Off A-4-Week Skills Acquisition Program In ITU LGA
…promises council support towards youth empowerment and capacity building initiative On Monday 10th November 2025, the Executive Chairman of ITU LGA, Akparawa (Hon) Ubong Wilson Nkutt flagged off A 4 Week Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Program in ITU LGA. Represented ...
Read More »Vitafoam’s Pre-tax Profit Surges 1,751% On Operational Cost Reduction
Vitafoam Nigeria Plc has reported a profit before tax growth of 1,751 per cent in its unaudited financial results for the 12 months ended September 30, 2025. The unaudited results filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) showed that Vitafoam’s ...
Read More »Maxitrust MfB, Association Launch MAXI-WASH Loan
Maxitrust Microfinance Bank Ltd, one of Nigeria’s innovation-driven micro lenders, has launched a flagship funding package – MAXI-WASH – in demonstration of its commitment to health, dignity, and sustainable living in the country. Speaking during the launch of a grassroots-oriented ...
Read More »AIICO Insurance Revenue Rises To N99.8bn In 9 Months
AIICO Insurance Plc has reported Group revenue of N99.8 billion in its unaudited results for the interim period ended September 30, 2025. The company’s nine-month results showed that Group revenues increased 29.7 per cent year-on-year to N99.8 billion from N76.9 ...
Read More »MAN Calls For Urgent Reforms In Boosting Manufacturing Sector
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has emphasised the need for sustained government reforms to ensure the continued recovery and growth of the nation’s manufacturing sector. The president of MAN, Otunba Francis Meshioye, stated this at the Association’s third quarter ...
Read More »NCDMB Trains Over 10,000 Nigerians in High-Demand Oil Skills
The top-10 skills for the Field Readiness Program are: Sub-sea Engineers (wellheads, flowlines, umbilicals, sub-sea trees, etc.); Underwater Welders; Control and Automation Engineers (including cementing, well controls, and rig operations); Helicopter Pilots; Seamen/Sailors (including vessel mechanics/electricians); Production and Maintenance Engineers ...
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