Severe wildfires fueled by successive heatwaves and high winds are sweeping across Southern Europe, forcing the evacuation of over 200,000 residents and tourists across southwestern France and central Spain. In response to the escalating crisis, Spain has declared its first national emergency for a wildfire as major blazes converged outside[Read More…]
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Crackdown on Unfair Prices: Lagos & FCCPC Target Store Tags and Refund Rules
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), in collaboration with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), is set to convene a joint stakeholder engagement to address issues surrounding price tagging, product labelling, and compliance with return and refund policies. The engagement is aimed[Read More…]
Nestlé Nigeria Launches Nationwide MILO Promo Targeting Over 2 Million Winners
Nestlé Nigeria has announced the launch of a major nationwide consumer promotion through its flagship brand, MILO. Running from July through September 2026, the three-month campaign will reward over two million Nigerian consumers with airtime, cash prizes, and six brand-new vehicles. To ensure equal opportunity for consumers across the country,[Read More…]
LASCOPA Recovers Over N260 Million and $10,000 for Consumers in 2026 Enforcement Drive
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has successfully recovered over N260 million and $10,000 on behalf of aggrieved consumers during its ongoing 2026 regulatory enforcement drive. The financial redresses, achieved through direct interventions involving commercial banks, electricity distribution companies (DisCos), and domestic and international airlines, were secured following complaints[Read More…]
From Hustle to Enterprise: CREDICORP Launches YouthCred for Nigerian Entrepreneurs
Nigeria’s young entrepreneurs are not waiting for jobs; they are trading, building, crafting, and serving customers every day. What has kept their hustle from becoming enterprise is not ambition, but access: working capital, a credit history, and a formal route into the financial system. Today, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation[Read More…]
Oborevwori Congratulates New NBA President, Two Deltans On Election Into National Executive
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a milestone for the legal profession and a victory for merit, excellence and gender inclusion. The governor[Read More…]
Delta Technical Team Commends Progress on Asaba Waterfront, Niger City Projects
The Delta State Technical Team supervising the Asaba Waterfront City and Niger City projects has expressed satisfaction with the pace of work at the two flagship developments, while urging contractors to accelerate key aspects of the projects to ensure timely delivery. The team made the assessment during an inspection tour[Read More…]
Kano Literacy Reforms Earn Global Recognition at UK Parliament
Kano State’s education reforms have received international recognition at the Parliament of the United Kingdom, with education leaders commending Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to improving literacy through sustained government investment, evidence-based policies and measurable learning outcomes. In a statement signed by the Director -General, Media and Publicity Government House,[Read More…]
Seed Network Nigeria Equips Over 100 Business Leaders with Practical AI and Design Thinking Skills
Seed Network Nigeria successfully hosted an exclusive workshop on Design Thinking: Human-Centered Innovation in the Age of AI, bringing together over 100 participants, including Seed members, their leadership teams, and guests, for a highly engaging learning experience facilitated by Rajan Patel, Director of Entrepreneurship and Management Programs at Stanford Seed.[Read More…]
Zeeoma Opens U.S. Market Access for African Creative Brands, Awards ₦7 Million in Funding at Inaugural Lagos Pitch Day
Zeeoma has successfully concluded the inaugural edition of The Open Door Lagos, selecting four standout Nigerian creative brands for expansion into the United States market alongside ₦7 million in non-equity business funding. The Open Door initiative by Zeeoma serves as a bridge for exceptional African entrepreneurs, offering curated marketplace placement[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]