A milestone moment awaits on November 21, 2025, as Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), with support from Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and Sterling One Foundation host the Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA) Demo Day to showcase the innovation and growth potential of women-led enterprises in Nigeria. The Demo Day will serve as the final stage of the WIRA program, providing women entrepreneurs who have undergone weeks of hands-on business development training, mentorship, and investment readiness coaching the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a room of targeted investors, development finance institutions, and strategic ecosystem partners. WIRA was launched to…
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The Infinix Black Friday Fiesta is getting hotter, with Nigerians enjoying all the goodness of discounts, giveaways and instant gifts. Infinix is showing up with energy, rewards, and experiences that make this month feel more like a celebration than a shopping routine. If you have been wondering what’s in it for you here’s all the reasons you don’t want to sit out on this Black Friday Fiesta movement. 1. Big Savings on Smartphones and Accessories Infinix is offering impressive discounts this season, with up to 20% off select smartphones and accessories throughout November. Devices such as the Hot 60i, Smart…
JMG Limited, Nigeria’s premier provider of integrated electro-mechanical solutions in Nigeria, proudly joins the global community in celebrating this year’s International Men’s Day, a milestone that allows people worldwide to come together and express gratitude for the positive impact of the men in their lives, acknowledging the valuable contributions they make to the society for the benefit of everyone JMG marked International Men’s Day with a memorable event which held in alignment with this year’s global theme, “Celebrating Men and Boys”. The celebration focused on appreciating the men within the organisation while promoting awareness on key areas of men’s health.…
Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has intensified his infrastructural development drive with new projects, as Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) awards the contract of N1,773,559,976.65 for the construction of Ikenga-Isuofia-Igboukwu Discharge Channel. The Council made the approval at the 23rd ANSEC meeting held at the Light House, Awka, on Monday, 17th November 2025, where other projects of vital importance were also discussed. According to the State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the Council also approved the supply & installation of 32kva solar power system at Country Club of Solution Fun City, Awka and the construction of Solution Park & Pay Garage…
Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) under Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has approved the annual premium for the provision of asset insurance policy coverage for the new government house, named ‘Light House Awka,’ through a long-term agreement of five years in the first instance. The Council has also made provision for the supply and installation of additional furniture at the Government House Theatre and the Multi-purpose Hall of the Light House, Awka. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, stated that the agreement was reached at the 23rd ANSEC meeting held at the Light House, Awka, on Monday, 17th November 2025.…
Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) under Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has called for university autonomy in choosing vice chancellors. The Council also welcomed the recently appointed Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Professor Ugochukwu Anyaehie, wishing him an eventful term. The Council made the decision at the 23rd ANSEC meeting held at the new government house named the Light House, Awka, on Monday, 17th November 2025. According to the State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the Council also deliberated on other state issues of significant importance, such as an agreement to make the Christmas season exciting and memorable for the…
FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce its upcoming SMEConnect Webinar scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. The SMEConnect Webinar is one of the ways FirstBank delivers its capacity building of its value propositions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is designed to empower SMEs with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to thrive in today’s competitive business landscape. The upcoming webinar themed “Strategies for SMEs: Securing Your Business Under the New Tax Law” will guide participants through the upcoming changes in tax regulations, ensuring they are well-equipped to comply with the…
Women of Substance, founded by renowned media consultant Chief Ify Onyegbule (Ada Di Ora Mma), is set to host the maiden edition of the “Sisters’ Hangout”—a strategic networking and empowerment gathering for women across diverse sectors, designed to foster collaboration, visibility, personal growth, and impactful partnerships. Scheduled as an exclusive lunch-table conversation for Women, by Women, and powered by Women, the Sisters’ Hangout brings together established and emerging voices in journalism, business, education, media, fintech, philanthropy, data science, food services, and grassroots development. The Hangout has already confirmed an extraordinary lineup of accomplished women, each bringing unique perspectives and deep…
Long-term PPP project to reduce fuel costs, enhance transport reliability, and advance sustainable infrastructure Atlas Core Energy and Logistics Limited has announced it is constructing Oyo State’s first-ever Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refueling station, a flagship project executed under a long-term 20-year public-private partnership with the Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service (PTS). The initiative marks a significant milestone in accelerating the state’s clean energy transition and strengthening transportation reliability across the region. The CNG station, located within the PTS operational yard in Ibadan, is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, with full operations beginning in January 2026. The…
As one governor, one minister, 21 organisations set to receives WorldStage Economic Summit Awards For Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has confirmed his participation in the WorldStage Economic Summit 2025 which will hold this Friday, November 21, 2025 at The Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited, 2/4 Customs Street, Lagos by 10AM. Olukoyede, under whose leadership the EFCC has made unprecedented progress in the fight against economic and financial crimes by recovering over N566 billion alongside other currencies and assets in the last two years will speak on ‘Anti-Corruption Efforts of the EFCC to Boost Ease…