Access to capital, visibility, and credible investor pathways remains one of the most persistent barriers facing women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Addressing this gap came into sharp focus on November 21, 2025, when the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), with support from Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Sterling One Foundation, convened investors, ecosystem leaders, and high-potential women-led enterprises for the Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA) Demo Day in Ilupeju, Lagos. The event reinforced DBN’s strategic role in deepening Nigeria’s MSME ecosystem, with a deliberate emphasis on unlocking growth opportunities for women founders who continue to play an outsized role in…
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By TIm Akano Leo Stan Ekeh (LSE) is an extraordinary human being. He is extremely hardworking, hugely brave, and massively intelligent. He is a shrewd businessman, but with a Cathedral-size heart of butterfly. I’m a product of LSE’s generosity. But not only me, I am close enough to know. We are uncountable. I was always with him after office hours in his office twenty years ago when he was constructing a church in his place of birth. He was so committed to details and beauty that when the church was roofed and he went for inspection and discovered some misalignment,…
Lagos is set to experience a refined take on Christmas celebrations as ‘The Mood Market by Riella Luxé’ hosts its First Edition Christmas Fair on Monday, December 22, 2025. The one-day lifestyle fair will take place at the rooftop venue of Maison Fahrenheit VI, running from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., with free entry for members of the public. Conceived as a lifestyle-led festive experience rather than a conventional market, the event is designed to offer a softer, more intentional approach to Christmas shopping and social engagement. Set against the backdrop of the Lagos skyline, the fair blends curated retail…
FirstCap Limited, a premier investment banking business and a wholly owned subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc, acted as Joint Issuing House and Placing Agent on the Veritasi Homes & Properties Plc’s Series 1 Bond of ₦10 billion under its ₦30 billion Bond Programme duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Bond Programme is designed to support the development of Project Oyster Towers, located within Eko Atlantic City. Proceeds from the Series 1 Bond issuance are expected to be applied towards the construction of 30 luxury residential units, forming part of an 82-unit residential development comprising one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and…
TD Africa has reaffirmed the strength of its corporate governance framework and internal control systems following the successful prosecution and conviction of a former employee involved in the theft of company assets. The organisation stated that integrity—both in mindset and operational processes, remains a non-negotiable pillar of its corporate culture, underpinning a strict zero-tolerance stance against fraud, theft, and all forms of misconduct. According to the company, the former staff member, Mr. Friday Udoh, was last week convicted by a Lagos State Magistrate Court for stealing company-owned laptops from TD Africa’s warehouse facility. The case arose after an internal investigation,…
As part of its year-end drive to deepen customer engagement and celebrate everyday digital banking, PalmPay has unveiled a ₦400 million festive rewards campaign that will see users earn cash prizes and win fully sponsored international travel experiences for simply using the PalmPay app for their daily transactions. Scheduled to run from December 17, 2025, to January 8, 2026, the campaign transforms routine payments and transfers into opportunities for exceptional rewards. It aligns with PalmPay’s broader Purple December brand campaign, which marks the culmination of the company’s flagship brand initiatives and community-focused activities for the year, reinforcing its commitment to…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has dismissed recent calls by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and a former governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Alhaji Sani Shinkafi demanding the sack of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, describing the attacks as politically motivated, misplaced and diversionary. In a statement issued on Tuesday, and signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA described the threats of nationwide protests by NANS over demands for Matawalle’s removal as reckless, unserious and far removed from the core mandate of a student body. The group accused NANS of…
Forward Edge Consulting has unveiled Cyber1000, a pioneering initiative aimed at equipping 1,000 participants with free, foundational cybersecurity training through its Bootcamp 5.0 program. The program targets one of the most pressing challenges in Africa’s digital landscape: the shortage of structured entry points for beginners eager to pursue careers in cybersecurity. As demand for cybersecurity professionals grows across Africa and globally, many aspiring learners struggle not from a lack of talent, but from a lack of guidance. Early exposure to specialized tools and roles often leaves newcomers overwhelmed, prompting many to abandon their aspirations before building the critical foundations they…
In a decisive move to close widening cybersecurity gaps across Sub-Saharan Africa, CyberSafe Foundation, with funding support from Google.org, is set to launch Resilio Africa, a three-year regional initiative designed to bolster the digital resilience of critical community institutions and the millions of people who depend on them. The programme responds to a sharp rise in cyber threats targeting public-facing and nonprofit institutions across the continent. Through Resilio Africa, CyberSafe Foundation will strengthen the cybersecurity posture of 200 Critical Community Institutions (CCIs) by providing free technical tools, risk assessments, threat intelligence, and structured incident-response frameworks. The intervention is projected to…
Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has urged a rethinking of the Kano State’s economic pathway, advocating innovation, technology adoption and strategic collaboration as the new engines of sustainable growth. Delivering his remarks at the Kano Startup Weekend, Inuwa underscored the need for Kano to leverage its historic strengths while adapting to the realities of the 21st-century economy. He acknowledged the state’s enduring status as the commercial heartbeat of Northern Nigeria and the broader Sahelian region, built over centuries on trade, enterprise and a rich pool of human capital. According to him, those same…