E-commerce to surpass 500m users — Report

A newly released Jumia report has said that e-commerce in Africa is set to surpass half a billion users by 2025. The report titled “Top Trends Defining 2025’s E-commerce Future” highlighted that these trends signal new opportunities for inclusivity, innovation, and customer-centric strategies. According to the report, e-commerce is poised for a transformative year in
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A newly released Jumia report has said that e-commerce in Africa is set to surpass half a billion users by 2025. The report titled “Top Trends Defining 2025’s E-commerce Future” highlighted that these trends signal new opportunities for inclusivity, innovation, and customer-centric strategies. According to the report, e-commerce is poised for a transformative year in

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LCCI predicts lower interest rates in 2025

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has projected a reduction in interest rates in the coming months, as inflation shows signs of easing. Speaking at a press briefing for the chamber’s 2025 outlook on Thursday in Lagos, LCCI President Gabriel Idahosa noted that the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria is
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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has projected a reduction in interest rates in the coming months, as inflation shows signs of easing. Speaking at a press briefing for the chamber’s 2025 outlook on Thursday in Lagos, LCCI President Gabriel Idahosa noted that the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria is

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Court proscribes, declares Lakurawa terrorist sect

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, made an order proscribing the Lakurawa sect. The court also proscribed other similar groups in parts of Nigeria, especially in the North-West and North Central regions of the country. Justice James Omotosho made the declaration while delivering a ruling in a motion ex parte originating summons filed
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The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, made an order proscribing the Lakurawa sect. The court also proscribed other similar groups in parts of Nigeria, especially in the North-West and North Central regions of the country. Justice James Omotosho made the declaration while delivering a ruling in a motion ex parte originating summons filed

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Tinubu: Enhancing Welfare of Military Officers, Men Paramount to My Government

•Lauds CDS’ efforts, other armed forces personnel for their dedication to duty  •Inaugurates new defence complex, army barracks named after him Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has said…

ProvidusBank, EDC unveil fifth SME programme in Lagos, Abuja

Providusbank, in collaboration with the Enterprise Development Centre, has launched the fifth cohort of its flagship “Providus Bank SME Programme” in Lagos and Abuja, reaffirming its commitment to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises across Nigeria. Marking the bank’s fifth anniversary of fostering entrepreneurship, the programme was officially launched at a press conference held recently in
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Providusbank, in collaboration with the Enterprise Development Centre, has launched the fifth cohort of its flagship “Providus Bank SME Programme” in Lagos and Abuja, reaffirming its commitment to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises across Nigeria. Marking the bank’s fifth anniversary of fostering entrepreneurship, the programme was officially launched at a press conference held recently in

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FG targets $5bn revenue from annual Orisa congress

The Federal Government through the National Institute for Cultural Orientation has projected a revenue of over $5bn from the proposed Annual World Orisa Congress project. NICO announced on Thursday that the project could attract over one million visitors across the globe and boost investment opportunities for Nigeria. The World Orisa Congress is an affirmation of
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The Federal Government through the National Institute for Cultural Orientation has projected a revenue of over $5bn from the proposed Annual World Orisa Congress project. NICO announced on Thursday that the project could attract over one million visitors across the globe and boost investment opportunities for Nigeria. The World Orisa Congress is an affirmation of

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Govt restates commitment to technical education

The Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board has reiterated its commitment to providing gender-inclusive technical education to Lagosians. It also expressed its resolve to establish itself as the national leader in providing excellent and equitable technical and vocational training in Nigeria. Speaking at the annual management retreat with the theme “Technical and Vocational Training:
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The Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board has reiterated its commitment to providing gender-inclusive technical education to Lagosians. It also expressed its resolve to establish itself as the national leader in providing excellent and equitable technical and vocational training in Nigeria. Speaking at the annual management retreat with the theme “Technical and Vocational Training:

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Poverty drives public assets theft amid enforcement void

Poverty is driving theft and vandalism of public assets, but the major culprit is the lack of enforcement of existing read more Poverty drives public assets theft amid enforcement void

Nigeria Still Far from Solving Electricity Challenges, Declares NLC Chair, Joe Ajaero

•Says increase in tariffs dragging masses below poverty line, insists on dialogue Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja and Nume Ekeghe in Lagos President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe…

Budget Defence: NELFUND Has Disbursed N116.184bn Student Loans So Far, Says MD

•Gets N58.4bn budget envelope for 2025  •Senate rejects 2025 budget proposal of investment and security tribunal Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), disclosed yesterday in Abuja…

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