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AXA Mansard, Herconomy Launch 2026 Enterprise Challenge to Empower Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs

By Elizabeth Ugbo AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has renewed its partnership with Herconomy to host the 2026 Enterprise Challenge, aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The initiative will take…

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East Africa Attracts $4.1bn Investment as Kenya Leads Private Capital Drive

By Elizabeth Ugbo East Africa attracted $4.1bn in investments between 2021 and 2025, according to data released at the 22nd Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit in Kenya, where over…

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FHA Land Dispute: Developers Petition Tinubu, Demand Probe of Oyetunde Ojo

By Elizabeth Ugbo A coalition of real estate developers in Abuja has petitioned President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly over alleged misconduct by FHA boss Oyetunde Ojo. The developers…

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Edun’s Exit and Oyedele’s Rise: What It Means for Nigeria’s Economy

By Elizabeth Ugbo The removal of Wale Edun and the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele by President Bola Tinubu have triggered fresh debate about Nigeria’s economic direction. The leadership change followed…

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Iran Pushes Strait of Hormuz Plan Amid US Tensions

By Elizabeth Ugbo Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi led a 72-hour diplomatic mission across Pakistan, Oman, and Russia to promote a new proposal. The plan aims to reopen the Strait…

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Gunmen Kill Pastor, Wife and Two Children in Plateau Attack as Farmlands Are Destroyed

By Elizabeth Ugbo Gunmen attacked Gako Village in Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State, late Sunday night, killing a pastor, his wife, and two children during a violent invasion that…

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Gunmen Abduct Pupils in Kogi Orphanage Attack as Security Forces Rescue 15

By Elizabeth Ugbo Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked an orphanage and school in Zariagi, near Kabba Junction in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, on April 26, 2026,…

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Achimugu Denies Sanwo-Olu Link to Wealth Amid EFCC Probe

By Elizabeth Ugbo Aisha Achimugu, founder of Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, on Monday denied in Nigeria that her wealth is linked to Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, explaining…

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Northern Nigeria’s Growth Hinges on Pro-Business Policies — Abdullahi

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Kwara-based entrepreneur, Yusuf Babatunde Abdullahi, has urged governments at all levels to adopt pro-business policies to unlock Northern Nigeria’s economic potential. He made this call in…

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Victor Boniface Returns to Bremen Squad After Injury Layoff

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigerian striker Victor Boniface returned to Werder Bremen’s matchday squad on Sunday in their 1–1 draw against Stuttgart after recovering from knee surgery, as the Bundesliga side…

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