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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...

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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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.