Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has officially launched its highly anticipated Freedom Sale, coinciding with the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The two-week promotional campaign, which commenced on October 1st, offers shoppers across the country a unique opportunity to enjoy rock-bottom prices and mega deals on genuine products. This annual promotion underscores Konga’s commitment to celebrating Nigeria’s independence alongside its people, while delivering unmatched value to consumers nationwide. The Freedom Sale spans both online platforms and retail outlets nationwide, ensuring accessibility for every Nigerian shopper. “The Freedom Sale is our way of joining all Nigerians in marking this remarkable 65th…
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For many small business owners in Nigeria, access to funding remains a major hurdle. But a new initiative is changing that story. PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading neobank, has announced the first set of beneficiaries of its Hustle Grant campaign, a programme created to empower entrepreneurs and give their ventures a vital push toward growth. Launched on August 28 and running until September 29, the Hustle Grant goes beyond financial support. It represents PalmPay’s commitment to walking hand-in-hand with everyday Nigerians, helping them turn their hustle into sustainable enterprises that make a tangible difference in their communities. In this first round, four…
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced that Chief Samuel Ortom, former Governor of Benue State, will serve as one of the panelists at the upcoming GOCOP 2025 Conference. The conference theme is “Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.” A press statement by GOCOP publicity secretary, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, disclosed that the panel discussion will feature esteemed panelists, including Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi, Registrar, Baze University, Abuja; Prof. Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, 2025 Director, Institute of Continuing Education (UNILAG); and Alhaji Lanre Issa-Orilu, Director-General, National Orientation Agency. The conference, he said, will take place on October 9, 2025,…
Coalition of Global South leaders escalates international campaign for reparations, proposing formal UN mechanisms Western nations came under sharp criticism at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly as leaders from the Global South renewed pressure for reparative justice over the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism. The session was marked by a historic and coordinated demand for accountability, with African leaders making it clear that silence on historical crimes was no longer acceptable. Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, in his capacity as the African Union Champion for Reparations, set the tone with a forceful address that placed the…
The Nigerian construction sector was placed under the spotlight at a two-day workshop hosted by the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), FCT Chapter, where stakeholders explored “Policy Shifts and Industry Trends.” The gathering became a platform for charting a new course for the industry, with a strong emphasis on innovation and technology. Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, who delivered a keynote address at the event, challenged the sector to shift “from blueprints to bytes.” He urged industry players to embrace digital tools that can transform project delivery, drive productivity, and reposition Nigeria’s…
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on Thursday offloaded 34 per cent of its stake in Unity Bank Plc to Providus Bank. Analysts say this has strengthened the business combination deal between Providus and Unity Bank. The 34 per cent total equity stake in Unity Bank was transacted through a crossed deal on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to the preferred bidder, 24 hours ahead of their Court-Ordered Meeting to approve the scheme of merger. The transaction was completed involving four billion Unity Bank shares at N1.66 per share, amounting to over N6.5 billion in value.…
–Conference To Champion Responsible AI In Africa ‘AI in Nigeria’, the nation’s leading force in artificial intelligence advocacy and development, has announced the third edition of its flagship annual conference, InnovateAI. The 2026 conference will be a defining moment in the country’s technological evolution, with the theme: “Responsible AI beyond Innovation.” Building on the successes of its previous editions, InnovateAI 2026 is poised to shape the national conversation on the critical issues of ethics, security, and governance in artificial intelligence. The inaugural InnovateAI 2024, themed “Adapting AI for Nigeria,” successfully catalysed policy discussions and attracted over 4,000 physical attendees, including…
By Ope Adeoye If you run a school, a clinic, a co-operative, or a service business in Nigeria, you know the pattern. You deliver value now, then spend days or weeks chasing the cash that keeps the doors open. Some customers pay instantly. Others pay after reminders. Too many pay long after you have covered the cost of delivery. That gap between earned revenue and received cash is where small businesses suffocate. This is not a side story. MSMEs account for the overwhelming share of Nigerian businesses and a very large share of employment and GDP. When late payments lock…
Teachers from across Nigeria have hailed the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for its ongoing drive to transform education through digital literacy. The excitement followed the commencement of a two-day physical training programme for teachers drawn from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in Abuja on September 18, 2025, under the Agency’s flagship Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative. Participants said the programme was nothing short of transformative. “This has broadened my understanding of digital applications in the classroom,” remarked Tanko Abdulkareem, a teacher from Kuje Area Council. He added that the skills…
Hundreds of women across Africa are set to benefit once again from Access Bank’s flagship entrepreneurial initiative, the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-Ton, as the 2025 edition officially opens for applications. Applications commenced on Friday, September 19, 2025, and will run until Friday, October 3, 2025. Speaking at the press conference in Lagos, the Group Head, Women Banking, Nene Kunle-Ogunlusi, highlighted the impact of the programme since its inception, noting that the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-Ton “has empowered hundreds of women with business training, mentorship, and access to funding since its launch in 2019.” According to her, this year’s edition is designed to create even…