Meta’s $220m fine: SMEs face uncertainty as WhatsApp shutdown looms
Meta Platforms Inc. is facing a $220 million fine imposed by Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, raising concerns that the tech giant could... Read more.
NNPC trains 1,000 South-West farmers in climate-resilient agriculture
…Three-day training begins in Oyo State The NNPC Foundation has commenced a three-day agricultural training programme aimed at equipping 1,000 vulnerable... Read more.
FG endorses $25bn Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline, plans revival of abandoned projects
President Bola Tinubu has thrown his full support behind the $25 billion Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline project, describing it as a key part of his administration’s... Read more.
SMEDAN partners Fidelity Bank to empower 40m MSMEs
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has partnered with Fidelity Bank Plc to improve access to finance and support for over 40... Read more.
Meta launches Llama Startup Program to support early-stage AI companies
…Support for early-stage startups Meta has announced a new initiative called the Llama Startup Program. This programme is designed to assist early-stage startups... Read more.
SMEs called to prioritise sustainable waste practices as economy rebounds
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria have been encouraged to adopt sustainable waste management practices as the country’s economy continues to recover.... Read more.
Lagos State records N582.45bn revenue in Q1, spends N522bn
Lagos State generated N582.45 billion in the first quarter of 2025. This figure represents 79 percent of its quarterly revenue target of N728.90 billion, and 20... Read more.
SMEs hold the key to AfCFTA’s success, says new report
A new report by the Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has underlined the role of small and medium-sized industries (SMIs) in driving the African Continental... Read more.
IMF cuts Nigeria’s 2025 growth forecast to 3.0% as oil revenues decline
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2025 to 3.0 per cent. This marks a drop from the earlier 3.4 per cent... Read more.
SMEs urged to prioritise long-term vision over short-term profit
…As small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seek to grow in a competitive and unpredictable environment, experts are highlighting the importance of long-term... Read more.
