Power, people, and finance emerge as critical levers for SME scale at Nigeria Business Summit 2026
Power, people, and finance emerge as critical levers for SME scale at Nigeria Business Summit 2026 Small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) will only scale sustainably if Nigeria confronts structural constraints around power, skills, and access to finance according to panelists at the Nigeria Business Summit 2026, during a session titled ‘The SME Economy: Advancing Trends and Opportunities’. The session brought together perspectives from business operators, policymakers, and SME development institutions to examine why many enterprises re…
2027 AND BEYOND, IS OWO PLAYING POLITICS OF SELF-DIMINISHING?
2027 AND BEYOND, IS OWO PLAYING POLITICS OF SELF-DIMINISHING? The recent story about a supposed battle between Owo and Ose for the federal constituency seat, though faintly covered and poorly presented, appears to be a contrived and hypocritical narrative, likely sponsored by certain vested interests. Despite being framed as a collective agitation from the people of Ose, the story is nothing more than a thinly veiled political campaign that should have been ignored for its shallowness. However, allowing such falsehoods to go unchallenged risks…
Coinage Fund Management Ltd Secures SEC Approval, Positions to Redefine Wealth Creation and Portfolio Management in Nigeria
Coinage Fund Management Ltd Secures SEC Approval, Positions to Redefine Wealth Creation and Portfolio Management in Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria — Coinage Fund Management Ltd (“Coinage Fund”), an Africa-focused investment management firm, has officially received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria to operate as a Fund/Portfolio Manager. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s mission to democratize access to professional wealth management and reshape the future of investment advisory across Nigeria an…
Dangote Group Slams False Claims on Refinery Financing, ‘Rift’ with Elumelu
Dangote Group Slams False Claims on Refinery Financing, ‘Rift’ with Elumelu Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu, describing the report as entirely baseless. In a statement issued by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company said neither Dangote nor the Group made the claims attributed to them, stressing that the publication misrepresents both personal and corporate positions. The Group also re…
WEMA BANK CELEBRATES 81ST ANNIVERSARY AND 9TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALAT
WEMA BANK CELEBRATES 81ST ANNIVERSARY AND 9TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALAT …Set to Reward Hundreds of Customers, Launch 5 for 5 Season 5 Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has simultaneously marked its 81st anniversary and the 9th anniversary of ALAT on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Adopting a different approach from its grand 80th anniversary celebration in 2025, Wema Bank is set to celebrate its 81st anniversary this year by giving back to its customers. The Bank’…
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Access Holdings Delivers Over ₦1 Trillion PBT, Signals Strategic Shift from Scale to Value
Access Holdings Delivers Over ₦1 Trillion PBT, Signals Strategic Shift from Scale to Value Lagos, Nigeria – April 30, 2026: Access Holdings Plc has reported audited results for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, which marks a significant turning point in its corporate journey as it shifts from a growth model defined by scale to one increasingly anchored on value creation, efficiency, and earnings quality. The Group delivered a resilient performance during the year, navigating a transitional operating environment while demonstrating t…
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NCSP Marks Workers’ Day with a Call for Dignity, Collaboration, and Shared Prosperity
NCSP Marks Workers’ Day with a Call for Dignity, Collaboration, and Shared Prosperity As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate International Workers’ Day 2026, the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) is celebrating the people whose hard work, resilience, and expertise continue to drive economic transformation, innovation, and stronger bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and China. emphasized that this year’s commemoration goes beyond celebrating labour; it serves as a reminder that sustainable growth and long-term develop…
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