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Non-Oil exports soar to ₦9.2trn as Lagos plans new industrial policy launch
L-R: Head, Trade Facilitation, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Hajiya Amina Alawal Aliyu; President, Badagry Chambers of Commerce, Alhaji Yaya Oladimeji; Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, Lagos State, Mrs Folashade Kaososarat Bada Ambrose; Internal Consultant, NACCIMA, Mrs Oyefunke Oworu and Director…
Read More »Pharma industry revival: Anyakora calls for development of dedicated manufacturing hubs
Professor Chimezie Anyakora (Middle) speaking at the conference. Michael Olumide As industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders converge in Lagos for the ongoing 3rd Pharma West Africa Conference, discussions have intensified around the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing in Africa. The gathering has become a strategic platform for addressing persistent challenges…
Read More »EDC, SMEDAN, stakeholders unite to enhance Agric SME competitiveness
L-R: Dorcas Damilola Awojobi, Judith Bassey, Dele Junaid, Oluwaseun Adeyemi, Sarah Afolabi Olagoke, and Ridwan Mudashiru, all beneficiaries of Enterprise Development Centre’s (EDC) AGRIC-SMEs Bootcamp and Pitch Competition held at EDC head office, Ajah, Lagos, recently. Michael Olumide Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University has entered into a strategic…
Read More »AWBFA 2026: Lagos gears up to spotlight Africa’s women in banking
Michael Olumide Anticipation is building for the inaugural Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards (AWBFA 2026), billed for May 8 in Lagos, as stakeholders hail it as one of the most ambitious initiatives dedicated to celebrating women shaping the continent’s financial future. Organised under the theme “Redefining…
Read More »Vehicle imports: SON, NADDC unveil new compliance framework
Stanley Ihedigbo Federal Government, through the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), has addressed growing public concerns surrounding the newly introduced SON-NADDC Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme (VehCAP), assuring stakeholders that the initiative is designed to enhance safety and streamline processes, not disrupt…
Read More »JMG promotes solar adoption, sustainability with engineering walk in Lagos
L-R : Customer Support Manager, Ogunsanya Anthonia; Plant Manager, Fouad El Chami; Chief Commercial Officer, JMG Limited, Rabi Jammal; Account Manager, Kemi Maria Ajose and Head of Marketing, Oluwatomi Faniran, during the JMG Smart Engineering and Solar Appreciation Walk in Lagos, recently. Michael Olumide In a bold move to promote…
Read More »Abbey Mortgage Bank hits N3.13bn profit before tax milestone in 2025
Chinedum Ukaegbu Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc has reported a profit before tax of N3.13billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong growth in its core earnings and its continued commitment to increasing shareholders’ value. The bank disclosed this in its audited financial results released to the…
Read More »New manifesto empowers enterprises to adapt faster, stay aligned, turn strategy into action
Michael Olumide PMI Agile Alliance has unveiled the Manifesto for Enterprise Agility, a bold new leadership guide designed to help organisations navigate frequent disruption, stay aligned, and turn strategy into actionable outcomes. Global research by PMI highlights a growing imperative for reinvention: 93% of senior executives report the need to…
Read More »32 Banks meet new capital thresholds without disruptions, says CPPE
Stanley Ihedigbo Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the orderly and successful implementation of the country’s bank recapitalisation programme, calling it a major milestone in strengthening the nation’s financial system. In a recent statement, CPPE noted that the recapitalisation…
Read More »Agrofood Nigeria 2026 projects €222bn food industry potential, calls for transformation
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…
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