World Bank Approves $500m for Nigerian MSMEs
The World Bank has greenlit a $500 million package to boost credit access for Nigeria's MSMEs. The FINCLUDE project targets women-led and agribusiness firms to drive growth and jobs. Read more.
The World Bank has greenlit a $500 million package to boost credit access for Nigeria's MSMEs. The FINCLUDE project targets women-led and agribusiness firms to drive growth and jobs. Read more.
The Bureau of Public Procurement has saved Nigeria over one trillion naira in one budget cycle through price reforms. This historic achievement is being celebrated as a major win for transparency and fiscal discipline. Read more about this landmark feat.
A Nigerian woman reveals her husband slashed their monthly home allowance from N600,000 to N200,000. Discover her immediate response and the online buzz it created. Watch the video for details.
Ojodu LCDA Chairman David Odunmbaku presents a N9.8bn 2026 budget focused on education, health, and infrastructure. The plan aims to build resilient communities through digitalization and capital projects.
Anambra's Auditor-General reveals N750 million is unaccounted for in 2024, an improvement from N2.5bn in 2023. Experts call for transparency and citizen engagement to curb corruption.
Anambra's Auditor-General reveals N750 million is missing from 2024 state funds, an improvement from N2.5bn in 2023. Experts call for transparency and citizen engagement to curb corruption.
The House of Representatives has approved new, higher campaign spending limits for all elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections. Find out the new ceilings for presidential, governorship, and other candidates.
Accion Microfinance Bank pushes for digital onboarding and value-chain financing to unlock credit for Nigeria's informal sector, crucial for 80% of jobs. Read the key reforms needed.
SMEDAN applies to CBN to launch a microfinance bank for direct SME funding. Agency also targets formalising one million businesses and unveiling a new MSME policy in 2026.
A Nigerian lady's TikTok video showcasing a large sum of money she saved in a container has gone viral, inspiring netizens with her financial discipline. See her story and reactions.
Lagos prepares for Traders Fair 2026 on April 10. Join top finance experts for seminars on Forex, Stocks, AI, and networking. Free entry at Lagos Continental Hotel.
A Nigerian female pastor's viral sermon claims a wife's salary is her husband's property. Her controversial views on marital finance have ignited fierce online reactions. Read the full story.
Jaiz Bank achieves a historic milestone by becoming the first African financial institution onboarded as a primary dealer by the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM).
Lagos State announces a week-long MSME trade fair to empower small businesses, foster economic inclusion, and create jobs. Event runs from December 8-14 at Surulere National Stadium.
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) wins the 2025 Best SME Focused Bank award from CIBN, holding a dominant 24% of industry SME lending. Discover how they fuel Nigeria's top economic sectors.
AfDB and FIN lead high-level talks on building a safer cashless economy in Africa. Key focus: digital trust, infrastructure, and financial inclusion. Read the outcomes.
British International Investment and FCMB partner to provide a $50 million credit facility, with 70% targeting MSMEs in Northern Nigeria and 30% for women-owned businesses nationwide. Read more.
UK PACT launches a national project to equip Nigerian businesses with tools to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution from transport, aiming to save lives and boost green growth.
The CIBN has announced a new Annual Ethics and Professionalism Summit, aligning with the UN's International Day of Banks on December 4th. Discover how this initiative aims to strengthen trust and sustainable finance in Nigeria's banking sector.
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria commemorates the UN day, highlighting banks' role in sustainable development and cybersecurity amid rising digital threats. Read more.
At the 2025 Social Innovators Programme, LEAP Africa declared Africa a global innovation centre driven by youth. Discover the award winners and key insights.
Asian markets lost early gains despite strong Fed rate cut bets. Tokyo rose, but Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Seoul fell. Get the latest on global market volatility.
Indigenous contractors block the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, demanding payment of N760 billion for completed 2024 projects. The protest disrupts government activities as financial distress deepens.
The Bank of Industry disbursed over ₦1.27 trillion across 14 sectors in 2024, supporting 900,000 jobs. The bank is expanding green finance and renewable energy investments to drive Nigeria's industrial transformation.
The CPPE warns that the Senate's plan to increase excise duty on non-alcoholic drinks is economically disruptive and threatens jobs. They urge its withdrawal. Read more.
African countries spent $90B on debt servicing in 2024 while climate finance falls short. G20 summit must deliver debt relief to unlock Africa's green transition and global climate security.
NADF signs MoU with Leadway Assurance and Verdure Climate to provide insurance packages for agricultural loans, enhancing climate resilience for smallholder farmers across Nigeria.
Leading commercial banks unite behind MMC 7.0 to mobilize capital for African entrepreneurs. Join the event on Dec 4-5 in Lagos to unlock funding opportunities.
The Federal Government launches REVOP, a tech-driven revenue system to eliminate financial leakages and ensure real-time tracking of all public funds for national development.
OPay, Nigeria's top fintech firm, secures two major awards for financial crime prevention and governance, reinforcing its commitment to a secure digital finance ecosystem for millions.