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16 potential successors to Pope Francis

16 potential successors to Pope Francis

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will succeed Pope Francis after the conclave beginning this week remains just that — speculation.

Stakeholders task Tinubu, Wike on public health sector

Stakeholders task Tinubu, Wike on public health sector

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Stakeholders in the health sector has called on President Bola TInubu and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, to beam their searchlights on the public health sector particularly hospitals in the FCT. Professor Julius Oviawe, a hospital administrator in Abuja lamented that patients are now seeking medical […]

Benue govt unveils Sports Marketing and Lottery Board

Benue govt unveils Sports Marketing and Lottery Board

…eyes improved IGR By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue State Government has formally unveiled the State’s Sports Marketing and Lottery Board to boost the Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, of the state. Performing the unveiling Monday in Makurdi, the Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity, Terkimbi Ikyange said the event marked a new life for sports marketing […]

Promoting a Safer Future: Nigerdock marks global workplace safety, health day

Promoting a Safer Future: Nigerdock marks global workplace safety, health day

By Godwin Oritse Nigerdock commemorated the World Day for Safety and Health at Work with a town hall event, recognizing its employees’ steadfast commitment to upholding and advancing the company’s safety culture. The event was significant as it coincided with Nigerdock’s recent landmark milestone – the achievement of 17 million man-hours without any Lost Time […]

Manufacturing Africa, TLG Capital partner to boost Nigerian manufacturing

Manufacturing Africa, TLG Capital partner to boost Nigerian manufacturing

UK’s Manufacturing Africa and TLG Capital are collaborating to strengthen Nigerian businesses’ eligibility for financing through Africa Growth Impact Fund II (AGIF II), which has raised $75 million towards its $200 million target. Supported by the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), Swedfund, Norfund, and Bpifrance, the fund seeks to channel capital into promising manufacturing businesses […]

BoI disburses N2.25bn to 16,696 MSMEs in Gombe

BoI disburses N2.25bn to 16,696 MSMEs in Gombe

The Bank of Industry (BoI) has disbursed N2.25 billion to support 16,696 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Gombe State. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of BoI, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, who disclosed this a meeting with the Gombe business community, said the disbursement is part of the N200 billion Federal Government Loan Scheme for MSMEs and […]

Lagos pays out N1.17bn loans to 4,600 MSMEs in 2024

Lagos pays out N1.17bn loans to 4,600 MSMEs in 2024

•Reports 91% repayment rate The Lagos State government through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) disbursed N1.17 billion loans to 4600 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in 2024 in its drive to reduce unemployment in the state.  Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, who disclosed this at a media briefing to […]

Unilever reports products sales boost as PBT rise 147% in Q1’25

Unilever reports products sales boost as PBT rise 147% in Q1’25

Unilever Nigeria Plc has reported increase in sales of food, personal care, and other products in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1’25) leading to a 146.67% increase in its profit before tax (PBT) of N10.7 billion compared to N4.3 billion recorded in the same quarter of 2024 (Q1’24). This was revealed in the company’s financial results […]