Nestlé Nigeria has launched a dairy demonstration farm in Paikon Kore, Federal Capital Territory, as part of its commitment to strengthening the local dairy industry. The company noted that the initiative, under the Nestlé Nigeria Livestock Development Project (NLDP), aims to enhance milk production and improve pastoralists’ livelihoods […]
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Exclusives
Senate Seeks N10bn Fund for Capital Market Investor Education
Senate Seeks N10bn Fund for Capital Market Investor Education The Senate has proposed a N10 billion special fund for investor education in the capital market as part of the 2025 budget. According to the Senate, the initiative aims to raise awareness among Nigerians and attract more investors to the market. […]
Neimeth’s WHO-Compliant Plant to Strengthen Africa’s Pharma Supply Chain Under AfCFTA- Okelu
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc has said that the construction of a state-of-the-art, WHO-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Amawbia, Anambra State, is a move poised to enhance Africa’s healthcare industry and solidify Nigeria’s role as a key player in regional pharmaceutical production. Speaking at a media parley in Lagos, the […]
Blockchain Technology Will Aid Market Regulation – SEC
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama has emphasized that the deployment of blockchain technology will improve efficiency and aid the regulation of the capital market. Agama stated this during a session with a delegation from Algorand Foundation, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. […]
Oando Publishes N4.1 Trillion Revenue and N65.5 billion Profit-After-Tax in FY 2024 Results
Oando PLC, Africa’s leading integrated energy company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Grpup (NGX) and Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), announced a strong financial performance for the Full Year (FY) 2024 with a 45% growth in revenue to N4.1 Trillion compared to N2.9 Trillion in FY 2023 results. The […]
Airtel Africa’s Data Penetration Climbs 13.8% To 71.4m as Customer Base Expands
Airtel Africa has reported a significant increase in its data and mobile money customer base in its nine months ended December 31, 2024. The company’s total customer base grew by 7.9 per cent to reach 163.1m, with data customer penetration rising by 13.8 per cent, bringing the number of […]
Over N2.4bn Disbursed For 2023 FG Projects, Yet No Contractor On Site-BudgIT
Tracka, BudgIT’s service delivery promotion platform, which allows citizens to collaborate, track and give feedback on public projects in their communities, has uncovered payments worth N2.4bn to seventeen contractors for fifteen projects across nine states, yet no contractor has commenced work on these sites. According to the organisation’s […]
CAP Records 57% Growth In PBT
Chemical and Allied Products Plc (CAP) Plc has released its unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the full year ended December 31st, 2024, to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). The company’s balance sheet remained resilient with total assets growing by 27 per cent to N19.58bn in in 2024 […]
Trump’s Policies Shifts: What They Mean For Nigeria, Africa’s Future-Analysts
Donald Trump’s recent speech and executive orders have sparked discussions about their potential implications for Nigeria and Africa. Analysts at Data Services and Resources Limited have highlighted key areas of impact, ranging from trade policies to energy, immigration, and global influence. The analysts noted that the U.S. administration’s protectionist […]
BudgIT Clarifies Findings On Sokoto State’s Fiscal Transparency Rankings
BudgIT, a civic tech organisation has noted recent publications across various media outlets that misrepresented its findings on Sokoto State’s budget and fiscal transparency. While we appreciate the media’s role in fostering dialogue, these reports inaccurately represent our analysis, compelling us to clarify the facts and reaffirm our position. […]