Marketing sector attracts $26.39m foreign inflows as confidence returns
Nigeria’s marketing industry has seen a total of $26.39 million in foreign investments since 2023, reflecting a cautious return of investor confidence after a... Read more.
UK, Interswitch executives meet in Lagos to discuss fintech, trade opportunities
…Delegation visits Lagos headquarters Interswitch Group, a leading integrated payments and digital commerce company in Africa, hosted a delegation from... Read more.
SMEs generate 80% of jobs, account for nearly half of Nigeria’s GDP
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are often described as the backbone of Nigeria’s economy. Despite their modest size, they provide nearly 80 per cent of national... Read more.
Naira climbs to six-month high of ₦1,514.86/$ on liquidity, reserves support
The naira rose to a six-month high of ₦1,514.86 per dollar at the official foreign exchange (FX) market, supported by growth in liquidity and external reserves.... Read more.
Forum urges decent work, education access for young people in Sahel
The fourth edition of the Annual West Africa and Sahel Youth Forum took place in Dakar, Senegal, from 26 to 28 August 2025. The three-day gathering, organised... Read more.
FG, youth groups partner to strengthen SMEs, community
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with youth-led associations and humanitarian organisations to strengthen capacity and drive community... Read more.
WTO commits $50m to support Nigerian women in digital trade
…$50m support for women entrepreneurs The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has launched the first phase of its Women Exporters in Digital Economy (WEIDE)... Read more.
FG kicks off WEIDE programme to empower 10,000 women exporters
…New initiative for women in export The Federal Government has launched the Women in Export Development Initiative (WEIDE) to support 10,000 women-owned... Read more.
FG rolls out national skills programme to equip 20 million youth for jobs by 2030
The Federal Government has launched a national skills programme designed to connect 20 million young Nigerians to jobs and business opportunities by 2030.... Read more.
Nigerian SMEs look abroad as UAE and Singapore lead in wealth security
A new Wealth Report 2025 by global mobility platform Multipolitan has revealed that Abu Dhabi and Dubai are now leading destinations for wealthy Nigerians,... Read more.
