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5th Cycling Lagos Webinar: Experts Call for Investment, Policy Enforcement to Unlock Nigeria’s Recycling Potential
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Environmental advocates, waste managers, recycling practitioners and private-sector stakeholders have called for stronger policy enforcement, increased investment, long-term financing, improved infrastructure, technology adoption and behavioural change to…
FirstBank Empowers SMEs with Practical Sales Strategies at Upcoming SMEConnect Webinar
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Olusegun AlebiosuMD/CEO FirstBank  FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce the forthcoming edition of its SMEConnect Webinar, scheduled for Tuesday,…
CSCS Reviews Selected Fees to Boost Market Participation, Ease Transaction Costs
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), Nigeria’s premier capital market infrastructure, has announced revised pricing across selected services as part of ongoing efforts to reduce transaction friction,…
PZ Cussons Records ₦260.46bn Revenue, Profit After Tax Jumps 349%
…Proposes ₦ Dividend Per Share BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the 2026 financial year, recording ₦ billion in revenue and a…
NIMC Unveils New Act, Assumes Expanded Role As Nigeria’s Digital Trust Authority
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially unveiled its new enabling legislation, the NIMC Act 2026, which introduces an expanded mandate that transforms the Commission…
NAICOM Unveils Insurance Sector Strengthening Programme, Targets Deeper Penetration
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has launched the Insurance Sector Strengthening Programme (ISSP), a strategic initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s insurance industry into a more inclusive, innovative,…
Nigeria Cannot Have Strong Economy Without Security– Gbenga Daniel
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has said Nigeria cannot achieve a strong economy without adequate security, just as lasting security…
2027 Elections: Sanwo-Olu Says Nigeria’s Future Depends on Economy, Security, Credible Polls
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for a peaceful and credible 2027 general election, saying the country’s economic reforms, security situation and democratic stability will…
Sanwo-Olu, Lai Mohammed, Gbenga Daniel, others to attend 7th Freedom Online lecture Thursday
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Thursday, will deliver the 7th yearly lecture of Freedom Online newspaper. Theme of the event, which holds in Ikeja, Lagos,…
Union Bank’s alpher empowers 98 women entrepreneurs with skills, mentorship, funding
By Ngozi Onyeakusi L-R: Head alpher, Union Bank of Nigeria, Mrs. Aderonke Chukwudeme; Founder, Bequeenz Beauty, Ms. Esther Harmony Elois; Founder, Atas Nutraboom Nutrition, Ms Oluwakemi Olaniyan; Founder, Gadesh &…
