Noor Takaful Insurance wants to work more closely with brokers to provide ethical coverage options across Nigeria. Vice Chairman Aminu Tukur addressed partners at the Radisson Blu in Ikeja and said the firm values trust and shared success. The company processed 4.3 billion naira in premiums through relationships with more than 200 brokers over 12…
Cross River State received recognition from the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria for its support for domestic products. Deputy Governor Peter Odey accepted the award on behalf of Governor Bassey Otu at the Adeola Odutola Lecture in Lagos on behalf of the administration. Association President Francis Meshioye praised policies that favor local manufacturers and generate employment…
Gigbanc has created a fellowship program to help African freelancers earn at least 3,000 dollars each month. The 12-week initiative accepts 20 participants who work in design, coding, and content creation. Applications close on Nov. 15 through the company website. Chief Executive Paul Omoregie said the program connects talented professionals with mentors and international clients….
FCMB Group presented details of its 160 billion naira capital raise to market participants on October 13, 2025 at the Nigerian Exchange Group. Group CEO Ladi Balogun said the funds would help the bank meet the Central Bank’s 500 billion naira requirement for international banking licenses. The exchange has helped FCMB raise 863 million dollars…
A farmers and fishermen association from the Niger Delta wants international oil companies to compensate communities with $100 billion for environmental destruction. The Niger Delta Farmers, Fishermen, and Seafood Dealers Association cited oil spills, gas flaring, and acid rain as threats to regional livelihoods. National President Imoh Okoko and Secretary Sunny Eleas said heavy maritime…
The Petroleum Training Institute in Effurun has cautioned African nations against rapid divestment from fossil fuel resources. Dr. Samuel Onoji, the institution’s principal and chief executive, said the continent holds 125 billion barrels of crude oil and more than 600 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. He urged governments to invest in research for environmentally…
Lagos State has partnered with European institutions to overhaul its water transport system through the Omi Eko Project. The French Development Agency committed 130 million euros, the European Investment Bank provided 170 million euros, and the European Union contributed 60 million euros in grants. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the initiative represents a transformation of infrastructure…
Northbrix has introduced CyBrixTeam.ai, billing it as the first Agentic Integrated Marketing Environment designed to reshape how companies approach marketing. The platform debuted on October 15 at the Moonshot conference in Lagos at the Eko Convention Centre on Victoria Island. CyBrixTeam.ai operates as an autonomous system that consolidates marketing functions such as strategy development, market…
Anambra State started paying grants to participants in the One-Youth-Two-Skills Plus program for the Awka North and Awka South areas. Recipients got money to launch small enterprises after completing training in trades such as baking and rice processing. Nkechi Menkiti received 380,000 naira for her confectionery business, while two rice farmers each got 350,000 naira…
Codefest Nigeria Hackathon Award and Expo 2025 seeks entry into the Guinness World Records as the longest and largest participation event of its kind. The competition started on October 1 and will finish on November 20 at the University of Lagos campus in Yaba. More than 100 teams spent seven days developing technology solutions for…
