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#StartupSouth: Unlocking Southern Nigeria’s Future with Boundless Connectivity-Stakeholders Share Insights
At the tenth edition of #StartupSouth held in Port Harcourt, discussions around innovation, policy frameworks, and infrastructure development all revolved around a pivotal concept: connectivity...

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Tech
2 days ago2 days ago

At the tenth edition of #StartupSouth held in Port Harcourt, discussions around innovation, policy frameworks, and infrastructure development all revolved around a pivotal concept: connectivity as the key to future success. Historically, the South-South and South-East zones of Nigeria have been eclipsed by Lagos, which remains the dominant force in the nation’s startup and tech...

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CBN’s 27% Rate Cut Falls Short in Relieving Credit Struggles, MSMEs Stakeholders Warn
The Organised Private Sector (OPS) has welcomed the recent 27 percent reduction in interest rates but maintains that this measure alone falls short of alleviating...

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Politics Today
2 days ago2 days ago

The Organised Private Sector (OPS) has welcomed the recent 27 percent reduction in interest rates but maintains that this measure alone falls short of alleviating the credit challenges faced by businesses. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), emphasized that manufacturers require borrowing rates in the single digits-around five percent-to effectively boost...

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Kwara Insecurity: Amb. Samuel Bill Urges Government and Stakeholders to Unite for Lasting Peace
As insecurity intensifies across Kwara State, especially in the southern region, renowned Peace Ambassador Amb. Dr. Samuel Olanrewaju Bill has urgently appealed to all tiers...

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Politics Today
4 days ago4 days ago

As insecurity intensifies across Kwara State, especially in the southern region, renowned Peace Ambassador Amb. Dr. Samuel Olanrewaju Bill has urgently appealed to all tiers of government and relevant stakeholders to implement swift and effective measures to restore safety and tranquility. In a statement released to the press in Abuja, Amb. Bill recalled that Kwara...

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Stakeholders Rally Against Shea Export Ban, Demand Inclusive Policy Making for Sustainable Growth
The recent Network of Practical Exporters of Nigeria (NPNEN) Town Hall was largely focused on the Federal Government’s temporary prohibition on exporting raw shea nuts....

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The recent Network of Practical Exporters of Nigeria (NPNEN) Town Hall was largely focused on the Federal Government’s temporary prohibition on exporting raw shea nuts. Attendees voiced strong concerns that this policy adversely affects local farmers, women entrepreneurs, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the sector. Representatives from the National Shea Products Association of...

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CORAN Calls for United Action Among Stakeholders to Drive Progress in the Downstream Sector
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has appealed for solidarity and collaboration among all participants in the downstream oil and gas industry....

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has appealed for solidarity and collaboration among all participants in the downstream oil and gas industry. The association specifically urged the Dangote Refinery and the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) to move beyond their current disputes for the sake of Nigeria’s refining...

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Stakeholders Demand Enhanced Safeguards for N24.6 Trillion Pension and N3.3 Trillion Insurance Assets
Key players within the insurance and pension sectors are advocating for enhanced regulatory measures to safeguard and grow Nigeria’s substantial pension fund assets, currently valued...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Key players within the insurance and pension sectors are advocating for enhanced regulatory measures to safeguard and grow Nigeria’s substantial pension fund assets, currently valued at N24.6 trillion, alongside insurance assets totaling N3.3 trillion. By the close of the 2024 fiscal year, the insurance industry’s asset base was recorded at N3.3 trillion, with projections indicating...

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Ministry and Stakeholders Unite to Combat Harmful Environmental Substances
In a bid to encourage the shift towards environmentally sustainable options, the Federal Ministry of Environment is partnering with various stakeholders to eliminate the use...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

In a bid to encourage the shift towards environmentally sustainable options, the Federal Ministry of Environment is partnering with various stakeholders to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals in refrigeration, air conditioning, foam production, aerosols, and fire safety industries. Speaking in Abuja during the 40th anniversary of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the...

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Stakeholders Unite to Boost Financial Access and Empower Agri-MSMEs
Key players in Nigeria’s agricultural industry have reiterated their dedication to enhancing financial access and Business Development Services (BDS) for micro, small, and medium enterprises...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Key players in Nigeria’s agricultural industry have reiterated their dedication to enhancing financial access and Business Development Services (BDS) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), aiming to stimulate growth within the nation’s agribusiness sector. This commitment was expressed during a collaborative stakeholder forum held in Abuja, themed “Strategies for Collaborative Growth of Agri-SMEs: Emphasizing...

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NDA MPhil LSS Graduates Challenged by Stakeholders to Lead the Fight Against Leadership Crisis
Graduates of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s (NDA) Master of Philosophy in Leadership and Strategic Studies (MPhil LSS) Course 5 have been urged by key stakeholders...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Graduates of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s (NDA) Master of Philosophy in Leadership and Strategic Studies (MPhil LSS) Course 5 have been urged by key stakeholders to actively engage in tackling Nigeria’s critical leadership issues. The appeal highlighted the necessity for these alumni to provide insightful guidance and mentorship to both current and emerging leaders, aiming...

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Ministries and Stakeholders Unite to Drive the Shift to Low Sulphur Fuels
The Federal Ministry of Environment is actively partnering with various government ministries, agencies, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, alongside other vital stakeholders, to...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

The Federal Ministry of Environment is actively partnering with various government ministries, agencies, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, alongside other vital stakeholders, to facilitate Nigeria’s shift towards the adoption of low-sulphur fuels nationwide. During the observance of the Third International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies in Abuja, Environment Minister Balarabe Abbas...

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