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SMEDAN unveils N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs

SMEDAN has unveiled a N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs, disbursing it through cooperatives and associations to boost working capital and improve loan recovery nationwide.

FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade and investment

The Federal Government plans to intensify industrial growth, trade expansion, investment and non-oil exports in 2026, focusing on turning policy into measurable economic outcomes.

Lekki Port Phase 2 construction set to begin, says Lagos government

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says construction on Phase 2 of the Lekki Port will start soon, boosting cargo capacity and strengthening the state's maritime position.

Sugar tax will worsen manufacturers’ plight, LCCI warns

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry warns that the Senate's Sugar-Sweetened Beverage tax bill could worsen the challenges facing Nigeria's manufacturing sector.

Coroner adjourns inquest into Chimamanda’s son’s death to October 8

The coroner's inquest into the death of Chimamanda Adichie's 21-month-old son has stalled until October 8 after Euracare secured a High Court order staying proceedings.

Court halts coroner’s inquest into death of Chimamanda’s son

A Lagos High Court has suspended the coroner's inquest into the death of author Chimamanda Adichie's son, pending a challenge to its legality.

Soyinka Raises Alarm Over Security Battalion Around Seyi Tinubu

Wole Soyinka questions the large security escort around Seyi Tinubu and urges the Presidency to rethink the use of state protection.

Nigeria’s Urban Transport Makeover: Cities Turn to Sustainability to Tame Gridlock

KEY POINTS Nigerian cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt are adopting electric buses,...

Five Nigerian Cities Experiencing the Fastest Rising Cost of Living in 2025

KEY POINTS Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo, and Jos are the top five Nigerian...

Lagos to Introduce Special Vehicle Plates for Persons with Disabilities

Lagos introduces special number plates for persons with disabilities to improve vehicle identification and inclusivity

Five Dead, 13 Rescued After Lagos Building Collapse

Five people were killed, and 13 were rescued after a building collapsed in Lagos. Eyewitnesses say signs of distress were ignored before the collapse.

Over 1,000 Investors Stormed CBEX Office Over Lost Investments

Investors protest at CBEX Lagos office after losing millions in a Ponzi scheme, demanding accountability

Peter Obi Demands Action on Genocidal Threats in Lagos

Peter Obi calls for immediate investigation and action against genocidal threats targeting Igbos in Lagos, emphasizing the need for unity and strong leadership to counter divisive rhetoric.

Lagos Market Traders Struggle Without Amenities: A Call for Change

Approximately 2,000 women who trade in Mushin and Oyingbo markets, Lagos State’s bustling commercial...

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SMEDAN unveils N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs

SMEDAN has unveiled a N500m zero-interest fund for MSMEs, disbursing it through cooperatives and associations to boost working capital and improve loan recovery nationwide.

FG unveils 2026 push for industrial growth, trade and investment

The Federal Government plans to intensify industrial growth, trade expansion, investment and non-oil exports in 2026, focusing on turning policy into measurable economic outcomes.

AfCFTA lifts Nigeria’s intra-African trade by 21 percent to $9.02billion in 2025

Nigeria's intra-African trade rose 21 percent to $9.02bn in 2025, as the AfCFTA unlocked new export markets and lower trade barriers, an Afreximbank report says.

Nigeria sets date for next evacuation flight from South Africa

Nigeria's government will return another group of citizens from South Africa on Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant protests set to begin June 30.