Bandits demand N500,000 from Benue farmer before harvesting crops
The farmer, whose identity was not disclosed, is a resident of Mbagena Council Ward in Kastina-Ala LGA, where suspected local bandits have allegedly been terrorising residents and imposing ransom demands on members of the community.
Manufacturing critical to $1tn economy target – Onafowokan
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Nigeria’s ambition of growing the economy to $1 trillion by 2030 is achievable if the government can prioritise manufacturing, value addition, affordable financing, and reliable power supply, said Managing Director of Coleman Technical Industries Limited, George Onafowokan.Speaking on government’s economic agenda, he said projections indicate Nigeria could grow its economy to $700 […]
FGC Idoani alumni charge entrepreneurs to be resilient, vision-driven
The Lagos Chapter of the Federal Government College, Idoani Alumni Association has urged entrepreneurs to be resilient and vision-driven to succeed in business. The charge was given during the chapter’s 3rd Business Symposium when the association raised N100 million grants for its members in Lagos at the weekend. Delivering the keynote address, Chief Executive Officer […]
Q2: Export value rose 24.35% despite solid mineral decline to $7.2mn
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Lilypond Export Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has grown its export value to 24.35 percent and $792.6 million in second quarter of 2026 compared to $599.60 million recorded same quarter in 2025, representing $192.96 million increase. Meanwhile, the Solid mineral exports recorded a sharp decline of $83.98 million to […]
How AIHS boss is building institutions in Africa’s housing challenge
His contribution has largely centred on building platforms and institutions through which governments, developers, mortgage institutions, investors, manufacturers, professionals, innovators and prospective homeowners can interact and pursue solutions to Africa’s housing challenges.
WordenHCD empowers over 2,000 NYSC members through nextgen entrepreneurs programme
By Elizabeth Osayande Lagos, Nigeria – In a bold effort to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs and tackle youth unemployment, WordenHCD, in partnership with Access Bank Plc, the Lagos Forward Network and the Lagos State Wealth Creation Office, has successfully launched the NextGen Entrepreneurs Programme, an enterprise development initiative designed to equip National Youth […]
