AfDB approves $31m to boost climate resilience in four African countries
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved over $31 million in funding under its “African Climate Action Window” (CAW)... Read more.
Nigerians to pay more for ATM withdrawals as CBN adjusts charges
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced an upward review of ATM transaction fees, effective from 1 March 2025. The policy, outlined in a circular signed... Read more.
EU allocates €200,000 in humanitarian aid after Ethiopia earthquake
The European Union has allocated €200,000 in humanitarian aid to assist communities affected by recent earthquakes in Ethiopia. The funding will support the Ethiopian... Read more.
Uganda’s $1.14 billion coffee industry, opposition calls for funding halt
The Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has called on the government to stop any further financial support to Inspire Africa Coffee until the terms... Read more.
What Jack Ma’s retirement means for African SMEs in 2025
Jack Ma’s retirement sent ripples across the global business community in 2018. As the founder of Alibaba, he was not just a business leader but a symbol of innovation,... Read more.
Huda Kattan’s turned $6,000 to a $1.2 bn beauty empire
Huda Kattan, the founder of Huda Beauty, has become one of the most influential figures in the global beauty industry. Her journey from a makeup enthusiast to the... Read more.
Grants in Nigeria offering lifeline to entrepreneurs and NGOs
Nigeria offers numerous grant opportunities for entrepreneurs, NGOs, and community-focused projects, providing crucial funding for transformative initiatives. Unlike... Read more.
FG unveils ₦198bn loan fund for MSMEs, offers up to ₦100m per business
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a ₦198 billion syndicated loan fund to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.... Read more.
9 challenges SMEs face in securing business funding
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital to economies worldwide, yet they consistently face challenges in securing the funding necessary for growth and... Read more.
Jasper SME Hub to train 50,000 Nigerian entrepreneurs for business growth
Jasper SME Hub, a key advocate for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, has announced an ambitious initiative aimed at training 50,000 entrepreneurs.... Read more.
