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Wema Bank secures €50m EIB facility to support SMEs

Wema Bank has secured a €50m financing facility from EIB Global to expand credit for small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on youth- and women-owned businesses.

Okowa Visits EFCC Over N1.3 Trillion Probe

KEY POINTS • Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa visited the EFCC’s Lagos office over an ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of about N1.3 trillion. • The probe reportedly centres on 13 per cent derivation funds received by Delta State between 2015 and 2023 during...

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Wema Bank secures €50m EIB facility to support SMEs

Wema Bank has secured a €50m financing facility from EIB Global to expand credit for small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on youth- and women-owned businesses.

Okowa Visits EFCC Over N1.3 Trillion Probe

KEY POINTS • Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa visited the EFCC’s Lagos office over...

Fidson hails BoI and EIB roles in expanding pharmaceutical manufacturing

Fidson Healthcare has commended the Bank of Industry and EIB for concessionary financing that has driven its growth in pharmaceutical manufacturing, jobs and green production.

NIWA moves to clean up waterways and boost blue economy investment

NIWA has launched a comprehensive clean-up of Nigeria's inland waterways to tackle pollution, improve navigation safety and attract investment into the country's blue economy.