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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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Nigeria, EU Open Talks on Landmark Science and Innovation Partnership

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El-Rufai Files ₦1bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Illegal Abuja Home Search

KEY POINTS El-Rufai is suing anti-corruption and law-enforcement authorities for ₦1 billion over an...

Fire Disrupts Flights at Lagos Airport Terminal 1

KEY POINTS A fire on the upper floors of Lagos airport’s Terminal 1 disrupted...

AAC Rejects FCT Area Council Poll Results, Alleges Widespread Irregularities

KEY POINTS AAC rejected the FCT Area Council election results, calling the process manipulated...

Atiku Blames Low FCT Poll Turnout on ‘Intimidation and Shrinking Democratic Space’

KEY POINTS Atiku says low turnout in FCT council elections signals intimidation and weakening...

Court Postpones Tukur Mamu’s Case Challenging Terrorist Label

KEY POINTS The Abuja Federal High Court adjourned Tukur Mamu’s lawsuit challenging his terrorist...

FG Defends Oil Revenue Executive Order

KEY POINTS The federal government says Executive Order 9 enforces constitutional rules on revenue...

Anambra Government Shuts Nnewi Auto Parts Market for One Week Over Sit-At-Home Noncompliance

KEY POINTS Anambra authorities shut NASPA Market in Nkwo Nnewi for one week starting...

ICPC Arraigns Ebonyi Accountant Over Alleged N61m Money Laundering Scheme

KEY POINTS ICPC arraigned an Ebonyi State government accountant over alleged N61 million money-laundering...

Tinubu Pledges State Police to Tackle Nigeria’s Insecurity

Tinubu says Nigeria will establish state police to curb insecurity and reiterates that his 2023 campaign promises will not be delayed.

Joint Revenue Board Says 98 Percent Report Tax ID Portal Use

Joint Revenue Board says more than 98 percent of taxpayers report seamless use of the new Tax ID portal launched in January 2026.

Fidelity Bank Expands Women’s Skills Initiative With HerFidelity 2.0

Fidelity Bank unveils HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0, combining vocational training and business mentorship to support women entrepreneurs.

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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.