The Jericho Businessmen Club (JBC) has launched the Future-Ready Youth Digital Bootcamp — an initiative designed to equip young people in Ibadan, Oyo State, with essential digital skills to thrive in the global tech economy. The three-day intensive bootcamp, which began on November 12 at
Nigeria is at the centre of two major global initiatives that promise real benefits for citizens — a $1 billion World Bank job creation loan and fresh climate investment opportunities under the COP30 framework. Both initiatives have the potential to create jobs, expand businesses, and open doors for Nigerians ready to take advantage of them. […]
Nigeria has taken a bold step towards digital transformation and economic independence with the commissioning of Africa’s largest fibre optic cable factory and the continent’s first fibre-reinforced plastic manufacturing facility. Built by Coleman Technical Industries Limited in Sagamu, Ogun State, this development strengthens Nigeria’s competitiveness under the African
The Federal Government has announced that the National Housing Data Centre (NHDC) will be fully operational by December 2025. Led by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, this initiative aims to revolutionise Nigeria’s housing and real estate sector by providing credible, evidence-based data to guide policy, investment, and development decisions. The
Nigeria has achieved a major milestone by successfully synchronising its national electricity grid with the West African Power Pool (WAPP) network. The test, conducted between 5:04 a.m. and 9:04 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, connected Nigeria, Niger Republic, and parts of Benin and Togo to the rest of West Africa under a single operational […]
In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s creative economy and foster community engagement, Ecobank Nigeria has teamed up with the Yaba Art Museum of Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) to launch the Lagos Pop-Up Museum. The cultural exhibition will run from November 8, 2025, to February 10, 2026, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in […]
Photo Credit : Emirate Facebook Page Connecting Nigeria Back to the World After nearly two years of suspension, Emirates Airlines has officially announced the resumption of its Lagos–Dubai flights, along with cargo services. This development marks a new era of improved connectivity between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), reopening vital economic, tourism, and
Dangote Cement Plant, Obajana, has kicked off its 2025 Sustainability Week with a powerful message of unity, growth, and empowerment. Under the theme “Sustainable Progress: Celebrating Growth and Partnerships,” the initiative blends sportsmanship, education, and community development — showing how businesses can create lasting impact beyond profit. A Celebration of
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has introduced a groundbreaking Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) in Nigeria, valued at US$175 million, to run from 2024 to 2028. The initiative aims to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial base, support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), expand value chains, and promote clean energy and digital
Nigeria has taken a major step toward improving public health by updating its mpox (monkeypox) management guidelines and expanding awareness to prevent community transmission. This action, led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and supported by the World Bank, aims to ensure that […]

















