FCMB-backed Agritech Startups Target Expansion into East Africa
FCMB-backed Agritech Startups Target Expansion into East Africa Nigerian agritech startups supported by First City Monument Bank are preparing to expand into other African markets as part of a broader push to scale homegrown agricultural technology solutions across the continent. FCMB noted in its AgriTech Alumni Impact Report that ventures such as AgroCist and Crop2Cash have demonstrated the potential to scale their solutions beyond Nigeria into other African markets. The report traces the evolution of the bank’s agritech programme from i…
How Primate Ayodele Warned Kenya Against Aircraft Crash In June (PROOF)
How Primate Ayodele Warned Kenya Against Aircraft Crash In June (PROOF) Seven people, including five Americans, were killed when a safari helicopter crashed Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, according to local police and the State Department. The helicopter crashed at 9:13 a.m. while flying from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area in Samburu County, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, which said in a statement that an investigation was underway. It said there were seven people on board -- six pass…
ABU Opens Its Stage to Nigeria’s Next Music Stars as BIGI, Fearless Bring Soundcity OnTour to Zaria
ABU Opens Its Stage to Nigeria’s Next Music Stars as BIGI, Fearless Bring Soundcity OnTour to Zaria Soundcity OnTour brings a three-day mix of live music, talent discovery and a ₦1 million campus prize to Kaduna Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, is set to become the latest stop in a nationwide search for Nigeria’s next music stars as Soundcity OnTour arrives on campus from August 18 to 20, with BIGI and Fearless Energy Drink bringing music, entertainment and talent discovery to Kaduna. The Zaria activation is the 15th stop on the 20-campus tour,…
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ZENITH BANK TO HOST 10TH INTERNATIONAL TRADE SEMINAR, TARGETS GROWTH IN NIGERIA'S NON-OIL EXPORTS
ZENITH BANK TO HOST 10TH INTERNATIONAL TRADE SEMINAR, TARGETS GROWTH IN NIGERIA'S NON-OIL EXPORTS Zenith Bank Plc will host the 10th Edition of its International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, bringing together leading policymakers, regulators, exporters, manufacturers, investors and other key stakeholders to explore practical strategies for unlocking value and accelerating growth in Nigeria's non-oil export sector. Themed “Unlocking Value and Harnessing Growth in Non-Oil Export”, the virtual seminar wi…
8 Housemates Face Eviction as Abi Emerges Head of House in Big Brother Naija Season 11
8 Housemates Face Eviction as Abi Emerges Head of House in Big Brother Naija Season 11 In one of the most unpredictable turns of the season, eight housemates Yusuf, Araga, Temi Nkem, Goddessa, Cassi, Nomy, Tram, and Gerard are up for eviction this week following a high-stakes nomination process that reshaped the game and left viewers stunned. The eight housemates emerged from this week’s nomination process, which followed a wager task briefing and a Head of House battle that changed the eviction line-up more than once. Abi Wins Head of Ho…
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MultiChoice Nigeria Clarifies Ownership Structure, Reaffirms Local Operational Autonomy Under Canal + Group
MultiChoice Nigeria Clarifies Ownership Structure, Reaffirms Local Operational Autonomy Under Canal + Group MultiChoice Nigeria has outlined how its corporate governance and local strategy operate following its acquisition by global entertainment group CANAL+. Speaking on the company’s corporate architecture, Kemi Omotosho, Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, explained that while the business operates as part of an international group, its leadership, strategy, and daily operations remain firmly rooted in Nigeria. Following th…
FG Commissions Upgraded Ijora, Apapa Substations, Adds 208MW to Grid in Lagos
FG Commissions Upgraded Ijora, Apapa Substations, Adds 208MW to Grid in Lagos In line with the resolve of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to solve structural problems that have long constrained the power sector, the Federal Government on Monday commissioned two upgraded transmission substations in Lagos, providing an additional 208 megawatts of bulk transmission capacity to one of the country’s most economically active corridors. At Ijora, two new 100MVA transformers lifted the substation’s capacity from 90MVA to 230MVA, an additional 112MW. A…
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