Polaris Bank has been recognised as Nigeria’s leading bank in lending to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises at the inaugural MSME Finance Awards 2024. The award was organized by Nairametrics …
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Nigeria plans 70% wheat self-sufficiency
Nigeria has achieved approximately 10 per cent self-sufficiency in wheat production, with ambitious plans to reach 70 per cent in the next five years. Former executive director of the Lake …
Read More »Stakeholders urged to support HPV vaccine rollout to combat cervical cancer
A management consulting firm, Sydani Group, has called for collaboration between the government and stakeholders to create widespread acceptance of the Human Papillomavirus vaccine to eliminate cervical cancer in the …
Read More »‘I’m married, don’t come close,’ Wizkid tells female fan
Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, sparked social media buzz after he told a female fan that he is married with children. The incident occurred during the Grammy-winning …
Read More »FG begins emergency repairs on Lagos-Abeokuta road
The Federal Government has initiated emergency repairs on the deteriorating 7 km stretch of the Lagos-Sango-Otta-Abeokuta road, a crucial route that has faced significant neglect in recent years. This announcement …
Read More »‘No talent’, Wizkid takes another swipe at Davido in fiery exchange
Afrobeats artiste, Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid, has once again stoked the flames of his long-standing rivalry with fellow artiste, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido, sparking a fresh war of words on …
Read More »One dies, two hospitalised during ‘wild’ sign out celebration at IMT Enugu
A female student lost her life in a car accident at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, during celebrations marking the end of final year exams. According to …
Read More »Marburg virus kills nine in Rwanda
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the Republic of Rwanda has confirmed 27 cases of Marburg Virus Disease and nine deaths as of September 30, 2024. The …
Read More »I am worth more than €100m — Osimhen
Victor Osimhen says he is worth more than a €100m valuation, adding that there are a few like him in football, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Napoli striker who recently …
Read More »JUST IN: Over 150 passengers missing in Niger boat accident
No fewer than 150 passengers are feared missing following a boat accident in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The ill-fated boat, which was carrying over 300 passengers—mostly women …
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