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The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Nigeria, in partnership with Tripoint Travel Limited and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan-Atlantic University, has concluded the Nigerian leg of the GEC+ Africa Regional Pitch Competition, with three outstanding startups earning the opportunity to represent the country in Cape Town, South Africa, later this year.
SUNU Health Nigeria Limited, a leading Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), has reaffirmed its support for the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) one-hour authorisation response directive as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery across Nigeria.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn N947.0 billion from the financial system through its Open Market Operations (OMO) bills auction, in a fresh move to rein in excess liquidity.
Creative industry leaders have called for increased and targeted investment in women to unlock the full economic potential of Nigeria’s creative sector, warning that persistent gaps in funding, leadership, infrastructure and visibility continue to limit growth in one of the country’s most dynamic industries.
The MasterChef Nigeria kitchen was filled with fire, flavour and fierce competition as contestants took on a creative Afro-Italian challenge during White Apron Day, where although no one faced elimination, there was still plenty at stake.
Airtel Kenya has appointed Senegalese telecommunications executive Djibril Tobe as its new Managing Director, signalling a new chapter for the country's second-largest mobile network operator as it seeks to strengthen its market position and accelerate growth.
STEM Africa Fest, West Africa's largest experiential science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) festival for children and young people, will return for its sixth edition with an expanded footprint across Nigeria.
WhatsApp has begun allowing users to reserve usernames ahead of the global rollout of its long-awaited username feature, giving people a new way to connect without sharing their phone numbers.
TBWA\Concept Unit Nigeria has announced a leadership transition and a new business strategy aimed at redefining the future of advertising, innovation and talent development in the country.
At this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, human creativity appeared to wrest back some of the spotlight from artificial intelligence (AI), even as the technology remained a dominant force across conversations in the French Riviera.
Bosch has announced that Dr. Christian Fischer will become chief executive from 1 July, replacing Stefan Hartung in an unexpected leadership transition at the world’s largest automotive parts supplier.
The average yield on Nigerian Treasury bills rose by 27 basis points as increased sell pressure swept through the secondary market, driven by investor reactions to rising inflation and recent adjustments in primary market rates.
Abuja is set to gain a landmark waterfront attraction as Akida Hills begins the development of a major leisure and tourism destination at Jabi Lake, with a first-of-its-kind dancing musical fountain in West Africa expected to become its centrepiece.
OpenAI has moved to reduce its dependence on Nvidia by unveiling a custom artificial intelligence chip developed in partnership with Broadcom. The chip, named Jalapeño, is designed to cut computing costs by around 50% compared with conventional AI graphics processing units.
Providus Bank and Unity Bank have formally completed their merger, creating a new financial institution, ProvidusUnity Bank Limited, with customers already receiving official notifications reflecting the transition.
Lafarge Africa Plc has officially rebranded as HBM Nigeria Plc, marking a significant milestone in its corporate transformation and signalling a new chapter under its new ownership structure.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African countries to unite in protecting the continent’s mineral wealth, urging members of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) to end the exploitation of Africa’s critical minerals and prioritise local value addition.
The Federal Government has appointed Dr Donald Ofili as the substantive Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
Nigeria’s stock market gained ₦1.64 trillion on Tuesday, driven largely by a surge in Airtel Africa shares and the additional listing of shares by Ellah Lakes following its debt-to-equity conversion programme.
Real Madrid and Emirates have renewed their long-standing partnership in a deal reportedly worth €100 million, securing the airline’s position as the club’s main sponsor until 2031 and extending one of football’s most established commercial relationships.
Low-tech, low-cost health interventions could prevent around 400 million falls at home, 8.5 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 2.4 million dementia cases by 2040, while generating up to $5.8 trillion in healthcare savings and $645 billion in productivity gains, according to a new World Economic Forum report.
TBWA\Concept Unit has appointed George Isitua-Onukwu as its new Chief Executive Officer as the Lagos-based creative agency embarks on a strategic transformation aimed at expanding beyond traditional advertising services.
Cutix Plc, one of West Africa’s leading cable manufacturers, is strengthening efforts to improve electrical safety and combat the proliferation of substandard cables in Nigeria through innovative technologies designed to protect lives, property and critical infrastructure.
Emirates has unveiled a series of summer travel offers aimed at encouraging passengers to make the most of a holiday or stopover in Dubai, including complimentary stays at the five-star JW Marriott Marquis and access to hundreds of exclusive discounts across the city.
As she prepares to make history as the first female President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Dr Fiona Ahmed Ahimie has launched the LeadHER Mentorship Session, an initiative aimed at inspiring and equipping the next generation of female leaders across Nigeria.
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), has launched a strategic six-day engagement in Casablanca, Morocco, as preparations gather pace for the landmark 10th edition of Africa’s biggest music awards platform.
Nigeria added an estimated 900,000 new internet users in April, pushing broadband subscriptions to a record 120 million and raising broadband penetration to 55.6 per cent, according to the latest industry statistics released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organisation (ITC-ILO) to strengthen human capacity development and enhance professional standards within Nigeria’s maritime sector.
Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) will reopen two existing bonds worth a combined N1.2 trillion for subscription at its monthly auction scheduled for 22 June, as the government intensifies efforts to finance its domestic borrowing programme.
The Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) has opened applications for PRISMS Young Voices 2026, inviting communications professionals and final-year students under the age of 30 to take part in one of the sector’s leading initiatives for emerging talent development.
Michael has surpassed Bohemian Rhapsody at the global box office, achieving a significant milestone for music biopics and reaffirming the enduring worldwide appeal of legendary music icons on the big screen.
MTN Ghana has announced substantial cuts to its fibre broadband tariffs, reducing the cost of several home internet packages as demand grows for more affordable and accessible internet services across the country.
Toyota has officially entered Kenya’s fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market with the launch of the fully electric Toyota bZ4X SUV, signalling the Japanese automaker’s ambitions to strengthen its presence in East Africa’s evolving mobility sector.
Foreign exchange markets are increasingly vulnerable to sudden reversals as traders continue to concentrate heavily on the US dollar and carry trade strategies, according to a new market analysis by JustMarkets.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has initiated a private share placement targeting up to $1 billion, marking a major step towards a potential stock market listing and underscoring the scale of its expansion ambitions.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its crude processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day, surpassing its official nameplate capacity of 650,000 barrels per day in a significant operational milestone for Africa’s largest refinery.
