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Cross River Approves 500 Entrepreneurs for Single-Digit SME Loans

Cross River Clears 500 for SME Loans at 5% Interest

Cross River State approves 500 entrepreneurs for SMEDAN-Sterling Bank loans at 5% interest rate. Governor Otu's initiative aims to boost small businesses and economic growth across the state.

Akume Urges Africa to Lead Tech-Driven Energy Revolution

Akume: Africa Must Lead Tech Energy Revolution

SGF George Akume urges African leaders to embrace emerging technologies for energy transformation. Nigeria positioning as competitive energy economy through Tinubu's reforms.

MMC 7.0: African Energy Leaders Unite for Industrial Revolution

MMC 7.0: Energy Leaders Converge in Lagos

Top African energy executives gather at MMC 7.0 in Lagos to discuss sustainable energy's role in powering Africa's industrial revolution and equitable trade. Join the conversation December 4-5, 2025.

98% of Nigerian Workers to Be Exempt from Income Tax in 2026

98% of Nigerian Workers Exempt from Income Tax

Nigeria's new tax reforms will exempt 98% of workers from personal income tax starting January 2026. Learn how SMEs and low-income earners benefit from VAT exemptions and other incentives.

UK Shifts Stance: New North Sea Oil and Gas Drilling Permits Issued

UK Allows New Oil and Gas Drilling in North Sea

Britain's Labour government signals a policy shift, permitting limited oil and gas extraction in existing North Sea fields despite a prior ban on new licenses. Discover the details.

BOI Launches Business Clinic to Rescue Nigeria's MSMEs From Collapse

BOI Unveils Business Clinic to Save Nigerian MSMEs

Bank of Industry launches structured Business Clinic model to address MSME survival crisis. Only 20% of Nigerian businesses survive past 5 years. New program targets 24,000 enterprises by 2027.

Kano Yam Seller Explains Why He Married Five Wives Amid Hardship

Why I Married Five Wives - Kano Yam Seller

Ibrahim Yahaya, a Kano man selling fried yam in Warri, reveals why he married five wives and how Tinubu's economic policies affect his business. Read his survival story.

Nigerian Tailor's 24-Hour Dress Delivery Earns Viral Customer Praise

Tailor's 24-hour dress delivery gets viral praise

A Nigerian tailor delivered a custom dress within 24 hours and received overwhelming praise from her customer via voice note. The customer became the center of attention at an event and received money sprays due to the stunning outfit.

Africa Gets Just 2.3% of $2.4trn Global Renewable Energy Investment

Africa Receives Only 2.3% of $2.4trn Clean Energy Funds

Global renewable investment hits $2.4 trillion but sub-Saharan Africa gets only $18 billion, raising concerns about energy transition inequality. Nigeria and oil-dependent economies face urgent need to adapt.

Ukraine Secures US LNG Deal with Greece to Replace Russian Gas by 2027

Ukraine-Greece Energy Deal Boosts US LNG Imports

Ukraine secures vital US LNG imports through Greece's Trans-Balkan pipeline as EU plans Russian gas ban by 2027. Zelensky announces January deliveries amid ongoing energy security challenges.

Nigeria's Baking Crisis: 80,000 Bakeries Close in 4 Years

Nigeria Baking Crisis: 80,000 Bakeries Shut Down

Nigeria's baking industry faces collapse as over 80,000 bakeries closed since 2020 due to high production costs, energy crisis, and insecurity. Learn how this affects jobs and bread prices.

Lagos SMEs Drive Solar Shift with New Financing for Clean Energy

Lagos SMEs Adopt Solar with New Financing

Lagos stakeholders are creating new financing pathways to help small businesses switch from diesel to solar power. This initiative aims to cut energy costs and boost productivity for Nigerian SMEs.

VP Shettima, Tony Elumelu Headline SMEDAN 2025 GROW Nigerian Conference

Shettima, Elumelu Lead SMEDAN 2025 MSME Conference

Vice President Shettima and Tony Elumelu will headline SMEDAN's 2025 GROW Nigerian Conference in Lagos from November 16-18. Features policy sessions, exhibitions, and ₦20m pitch competition.

FG's New Capital Gains Tax: 0-30% Rates to Protect Small Investors

New Capital Gains Tax Rules Protect Small Investors

Federal Government clarifies new progressive Capital Gains Tax rates from 0% to 30% starting January 2026. Small investors get exemptions while large corporations face higher rates. Learn how this affects your investments.

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