Thought Leadership Series

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By Vivian Imoh-Ita Investing in Women-Led Enterprises Is a Growth Strategy Nigeria Can’t Afford to Delay Across African banking, the conversation is shifting from “inclusion as intent” to “inclusion as performance.” Margin pressure, recapitalisation conversations, digitisation, and tighter risk expectations are forcing a hard question: where will sustainable, low-volatility growth come from in the next cycle? One answer is hiding in plain sight: women-led enterprises, underfunded, underserved, and consistently productive. In Nigeria’s informal economy, where cash flow is real but documentation is uneven, the institutions that win will be the…

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Oceangate Engineering to Appeal Federal High Court Asset Forfeiture Order, Denies Wrongdoing

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Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Limited has announced plans to appeal a ruling by the Federal High Court ordering the forfeiture of some of its assets, maintaining that neither the company nor its leadership was found guilty of any offence. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Company Secretary, Barr. Nnenna Onyeaso, described the court’s decision as a civil asset forfeiture based on suspicion rather than proof, stressing that the judgment did not establish any criminal liability against the firm. She said the company had already instructed its legal team…

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Sterling Bank Charts Way Forward for Nigeria’s Transport, Logistics Sector

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Industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, and innovators convened in Lagos today for the inaugural Nigeria Transport & Logistics Summit (NTLS) 2026, hosted by Sterling Bank at Eko Hotel & Suites, to forge actionable strategies for building a faster, more connected Nigeria through transport, mobility, and logistics. Held under the theme “Funding the Engine of Growth,” the summit positioned Nigeria’s transport and logistics sector as a critical but under-leveraged driver of productivity, regional integration, and economic growth. Transport, mobility, and logistics collectively form the backbone of the Nigerian economy, yet chronic underinvestment,…

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FirstBank Empowers SMEs with AI-Driven Growth Strategies, Hosts SMEConnect Webinar

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FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce the upcoming edition of the SMEConnect Webinar scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. The event will equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for business growth. This edition is strategically curated to inform and educate SMEs on how AI can be applied to scale their businesses in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy. The chosen theme, “AI for Business Growth: From Adoption…

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Court Jails Two Men 12 Years Each for Trafficking Biological Children, Others in Calabar

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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has secured the conviction of two men for trafficking eight children, including some of their biological children, for exploitation in Cross River State. The convicts, Mabum Arisha and Mutashu Mabum, were found guilty on 17 counts by the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar. Presiding judge, Justice L. Ojukwu, held that the duo recruited and handed over the children from Mfom 1 Village in Ogoja Local Government Area to an accomplice, identified as Ada Eze, who is currently at…

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Anambra Apprentice, Accomplice Arraigned for Alleged Murder of Employer, Theft of N8m

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The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned an apprentice, Chiemerie Anieke, and his alleged accomplice, Godwin Nnabuike Nwokporo, over the murder of his employer, Ikechukwu Simon Nwite, and the theft of millions of naira. Police said the incident occurred on February 16 in Fegge, Onitsha, when the apprentice allegedly killed the victim with a pestle during a confrontation over suspected theft and drug use. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department arraigned the suspects before the High Court in Onitsha on…

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Comedian Princess Slams Biola Adebayo Over Baba Ijesha Interview, Sparks Fresh Outrage

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Nollywood actress and comedian Princess has lashed out at fellow actress and podcaster Biola Adebayo over her controversial interview with convicted actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, describing the move as insensitive and harmful to a child sexual assault victim’s family. Princess, whose foster daughter was the victim in the case involving Baba Ijesha, criticised Adebayo in a video posted on Instagram, questioning her decision to give a platform to a convicted offender to make claims about the victim’s family. She accused Adebayo of prioritising views and online engagement over empathy, alleging that…

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Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Sacks Shehu Sagagi as Commissioner

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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sacked the Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry, Shehu Wada Sagagi, with immediate effect. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Sagagi has been directed to hand over the affairs of the ministry to the Director of Commerce pending further directives from the government. Governor Yusuf, however, commended the former commissioner for his contributions during his tenure, particularly in political engagement, religious affairs, and the development of small…

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Adebayo Adelabu Apologises to Nigerians Over Power Outages, Vows Supply Boost Within Two Weeks

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Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians for the persistent electricity outages recorded across the country in the past month, acknowledging the severe impact on households, businesses, schools and industries. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister attributed the crisis largely to disruptions in gas supply, pipeline maintenance issues and liquidity constraints within the power sector, noting that many of the challenges were beyond the government’s immediate control. Adelabu, however, assured that efforts were underway to restore stability, revealing that repairs to key…

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Heavy Security as Ex-Governor El-Rufai Arraigned Over N432 Billion Corruption Allegations in Kaduna Story:

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A heavy security presence marked proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna State on Tuesday as former Governor Nasir El-Rufai appeared for arraignment over allegations of corruption and misappropriation of over N432 billion in state funds during his eight-year tenure. Several armed security operatives were deployed to the court premises, while the entire Aliyu Akilu Road leading to the NDA bus stop was cordoned off. Vehicular movement in the area was restricted, with traffic diverted to alternative routes to ease congestion around the court complex. El-Rufai, who arrived at…

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