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L-R: First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, H.E Helen Eno-Obareki; Managing Director, fairtrade Messe, Paul Marz; Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Lagos State, Ms Ruth Abiola Olusanya; Managing Director, Financial Derivatives Company Ltd, Bismarck Rewane; Ambassador, Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria, H.E. Bengt van Loosdrecht and President, Manufacturers’ Association…

Stanley Ihedigbo Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s rollout of the National Single Window (NSW) for Trade, a strategic digital platform designed to simplify import and export processes while strengthening Nigeria’s trade ecosystem. Scheduled to commence operations on 27th March 2026, the…

Stanley Ihedigbo All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with equipment manufacturing companies in Brazil to facilitate the lease and deployment of modern agricultural machinery to farmers in Nigeria. The agreement, which is expected to significantly boost farm mechanisation across the country, covers the…

Chinedum Ukaegbu Five-day Oracle Primavera P6 training programme, sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and executed by Mathnebi Nigeria Limited, has successfully concluded in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The training programme, brought together 50 participants drawn from various organisations and professional backgrounds. It was designed to equip…

Michael Olumide Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has affirmed the capitalization of Alpha Morgan Bank, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s growth trajectory and reinforcing its commitment to building a strong, resilient, and future-ready financial institution. The affirmation underscores the bank’s compliance with regulatory requirements and highlights its strategic…

Michael Olumide Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Nigeria has reiterated the need for stronger collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BOI) to advance support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during a courtesy visit to the bank’s management. Visit to Mr. Oluwatoyin Ahmed Edu, the newly appointed Executive Director for…

Stanley Ihedigbo In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the pan-African financial powerhouse Ecobank Group, has unveiled a significantly enhanced edition of its acclaimed gender financing initiative, Ellevate by Ecobank, aimed at accelerating the growth and success of women entrepreneurs across the country The upgraded…

Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) has announced the resumption of normal business operations at its corporate headquarters in Abuja following a fire outbreak that disrupted activities earlier in the week. According to the General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation, Magdalene Omosimua, the Corporation said operations will fully resume…

Stanley Ihedigbo Managing Director, Pernod Ricard Nigeria, Michael Ehindero, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to sustainability, emphasizing that responsible business practices and minimizing environmental impact are at the core of its operations and strategic growth. He stated that as a member of the Pernod Ricard Group, a global leader in…

Stanley Ihedigbo In a move to accelerate Nigeria’s industrial development, the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has reiterated its commitment to working closely with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), spotlighting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as critical engines of the country’s next industrial leap.…