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Jim Ovia’s $5 Million Bet Built Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Giant

Jim Ovia’s $5 million bet in 1990 built Zenith Bank into Nigeria’s most profitable lender, with over $3.3 billion in shareholders’ funds today.
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FG Threatens Contract Cut on Ibadan-Ilesha Road Project

Nigeria’s works minister warns contractors on the Ibadan-Ilesha expressway to begin urgent palliative repairs or risk losing half of the project scope.
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MTN Nigeria Plans to Raise N72.1 Billion in Commercial Paper Series 10

MTN Nigeria, the leading telecommunications company in the country, has announced its intention to...
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How African Startups’ Failures Shook Investor Confidence In The Tech Ecosystem

The African tech ecosystem has been hit by a wave of failures and scandals...
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Nigerian Embassies Face Financial Strain Due to Federal Government’s Funding Delays

Nigeria's foreign missions worldwide are confronting severe financial constraints, exacerbated by the Federal Government's...
Business

Nigeria Aims to Boost Startup Ecosystem with $5 Billion Target

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has set an ambitious goal to help its startups raise...

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Jim Ovia’s $5 Million Bet Built Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Giant

Jim Ovia’s $5 million bet in 1990 built Zenith Bank into Nigeria’s most profitable lender, with over $3.3 billion in shareholders’ funds today.
News

FG Threatens Contract Cut on Ibadan-Ilesha Road Project

Nigeria’s works minister warns contractors on the Ibadan-Ilesha expressway to begin urgent palliative repairs or risk losing half of the project scope.
News

Sowore Sues Police Chief Over Alleged Rights Violations

Activist Omoyele Sowore has sued Nigeria’s police chief, alleging unlawful arrest, detention, and rights violations linked to a protest in Abuja.
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NYSC to Standardise Protocols for Corpers With Disabilities

NYSC introduces a standardised protocol to ensure inclusive handling of corps members with disabilities during the orientation course and service year.

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