Fashion

Davido collaborates with PUMA to create a new clothing line

Superstar afro beats singer, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has announced the release of his highly-anticipated PUMA collection. The singer, who has been absent from the public scene for several months, returned with new projects set to be rolled out in the coming weeks. The singer announced that his fashion collection created in partnership with popular fashion brand, PUMA, is set…
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Technology

Gender equality will improve GDP by 50% – NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency said that gender equality in the digital space could increase the Gross Domestic Product of the country by over 50 per cent. The Director-General NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa said this on Friday at the closing ceremony of its…
Blockchain

Faster Internet expected as broadband hits 50%

Broadband penetration is set to hit 50 per cent before the end of 2023, expanding fast Internet access to Nigerians. In the Nigerian National Broadband Plan (2020 – 2025), the Federal Government set a 50 per cent broadband penetration target for 2023. In its policy document, the government set a broadband penetration target of “50 per cent of eligible individuals with provision for physically…
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Brands & People

Cadbury Honors Talent Winners

Cadbury Nigeria Plc has said that winners of Season 4 of its Bourn Factor School Talent Competition have emerged. The company, in a statement, noted that the winners emerged from different states across the country. It disclosed that the competition, which has been running…
Real Estate

FCMB, firms partner on housing loans

First City Monument Bank says it has partnered with real estate firms, Brains & Hammers Limited and Brooks Assets & Resources Limited, to provide affordable housing for salary earners and self-employed residents in Lagos State. A statement by the bank said the…
Business Explorer

TEF-supported entrepreneurs earn $2.3 billion - report

African entrepreneurs trained and supported by the Tony Elumelu Foundation have generated $2.3 billion in revenue since 2015. The announcement was made Wednesday in a brochure edited to mark the 60th birthday of TEF founder Tony Elumelu. According to the brochure’s report, about 1.5 million entrepreneurs have been trained and supported by the fund to date. Elumelu spoke of the African…
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Real Estate

US system, bank invests $274 million in affordable housing

The United State Government’s Prosper Africa initiative has announced the close of $274min long-term financing for the housing sector in Nigeria and other West African countries. TO achieve this goal, Prosper Africa is partnering with Bank of America Securities Inc, Brean…
Brands & People

LAPO MfB rewards its clients.

Lapo Microfinance Bank has rewarded its customers with cash prizes in its raffle draw promo. During the live draw that took place at its head office in Lagos, Lapo said it organised the event to encourage savings culture among Nigerians. At the promo, 170 winners got…
Fashion

Business development requires good knowledge - Fashionpreur

The Chief Executive Officer, Mykmary Fashion House, Micheal Onyemah, has said that a sound knowledge of the principles of business is needed to make entrepreneurs succeed. He made this disclosure at his Lagos office over the weekend. He said, “It takes more than just creativity and passion to succeed as a fashion entrepreneur. “It requires a solid understanding of business principles and…
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