Actress Sarah Martins and the Philantrophist Seyi Tinubu Recently, actress and philanthropist Sarah Martins made headlines not only for her grassroots charity work, but also for a turning-point moment in her journey. After behaving boldly by cooking and feeding homeless people on a Lagos street
Global financial optimism is on the rise as UBS, one of the world’s leading investment banks, has upgraded its outlook on global equities from “neutral” to “attractive.” The shift comes as the firm points to a surge in productivity gains driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a series of favourable economic policy shifts across key […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded the alarm, warning that global public debt could surpass 100% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2029 — the highest level since World War II. This means that governments around the world will collectively owe more money than the total value of all goods and services […]
As the world marked the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) reaffirmed its dedication to promoting education, leadership, and empowerment for young girls. The event’s theme, “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis,” highlights the resilience […]
In a time when many Nigerians are looking for ways to grow their businesses and improve their livelihoods, several local and international organizations have launched programs designed to empower entrepreneurs, startups, women, and young innovators. These grants and funding opportunities are not only helping people access capital but are also building the foundation for
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a $500 million loan to Nigeria as part of a broader $1 billion programme aimed at supporting economic and power sector reforms. The funding is designed to strengthen the government’s budget, promote infrastructure development, and boost energy supply across the country. According to AfDB executives, the loan reflects
Getting quick access to doctors in Nigeria can be stressful, especially with long wait times, high costs, and the shortage of medical professionals in many communities. To tackle this, Medplus, one of Nigeria’s largest pharmacy chains, has partnered with Mobihealth International to launch telehealth hubs across its outlets nationwide. With this innovation, Nigerians
Owning a home in Nigeria has long been a dream that feels out of reach for many. Traditionally, people had to pay huge sums up front, sometimes as high as ₦100 million in cash, before they could buy a house. But developers and mortgage institutions say things are changing. According to Terra Developers Ltd, individuals […]
Global delivery and courier platform, Glovo, has launched the Glovo Academy in Abuja to empower small businesses and strengthen Nigeria’s fast-growing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector. According to Kolawole Adeniyi, Head of Commercial at Glovo Nigeria, the company is not just focusing on big businesses but prioritising the growth of smaller ones.
President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, and other stakeholders to establish an endowment fund for the newly renovated National Theatre, now renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts. The President made this appeal in Lagos during the official reopening of […]