By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has extended a US$10 million finance facility to Azania Bank of Tanzania to improve access to funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the country’s export value chains. The facility, announced in Dar es Salaam on Thursday, is being provided under Afreximbank’s Export SME Development […]
Pastor Eze Joins Heirs Life Board As Independent Non-Executive Director
By NEWSCOUNT Desk Heirs Life Assurance has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze, Founder and Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry, as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board, with the appointment taking effect from August 10, 2026. The appointment brings Eze, a prominent religious leader with a strong public profile and extensive experience in […]
Gold Reef Villa Estate Luxury Homes Takes Centre Stage At MC Bob’s Star Studded Abuja Comedy Show
By George Ozalla Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, played host to an evening of laughter and conviviality on Sunday, July 12, 2026, as renowned comedian MC Bob staged the 2026 edition of his annual comedy show, The Lies They Told Us When We Were Young. The event attracted an […]
Lokpobiri, Ekpo, Ojulari Chart Nigeria’s Energy Future as DMG Hosts 25th NOG Conference
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (BATICC), Abuja, wore a colourful and business-like atmosphere as thousands of delegates, ministers, chief executive officers, investors, diplomats, regulators, engineers, exhibitors, visitors and technology experts from across the world converged on the nation’s capital for the 25th anniversary edition of the Nigeria […]
Phone Manufacturers Ready to Establish Factories in Nigeria Will Get Presidential Waivers, Says NCC Board Chairman
By George Ozalla Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, has assured global smartphone manufacturers of presidential support and special investment incentives if they establish production facilities in Nigeria, declaring that the Federal Government is prepared to remove major barriers to local device manufacturing.Olorunnimbe made the commitment […]
Gold Reef Villa Headlines MC Bob’s Comedy Show
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla Gold Reef Villa, the property and hospitality brands founded by businessman and philanthropist High Chief Ifekudu, has emerged as the headline sponsor of the forthcoming edition of MC Bob’s Magnificent Comedy Show, a development that has further raised interest in an event already commanding attention within business, entertainment and […]
DBN Marks International Women’s Day, Calls for Greater Support for Women Entrepreneurs
By George Ozalla The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) on Thursday celebrated the 2026 International Women’s Day with a high level gathering of policymakers, financial experts, entrepreneurs and development partners in Abuja, urging stronger institutional support and improved access to finance for women-led enterprises across the country.The event, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, brought […]
Nigeria Signs Agreement to Host Intra-African Trade Fair 2027
By George Ozalla Nigeria has formally signed the hosting agreement for the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair, positioning Lagos as the venue for one of Africa’s largest trade and investment gatherings aimed at expanding commerce across the continent.The agreement was signed in Lagos on March 9 between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the African Export-Import […]
NCC Mulls 14-Day Notice Before SIM Deactivation
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is considering a proposal that would require telecommunications operators in the country to give subscribers a minimum of 14 days’ notice before deactivating their Subscriber Identity Module cards.The proposed measure is part of a wider regulatory effort by the commission to strengthen consumer protection and improve the […]
DPH Trains Business Owners in Abuja, Deepens Executive Capacity for Structured Growth
By Chukwudi George Ozalla “Growth does not answer to luck; it answers to structure, discipline and leadership prepared for the future,” a philosophy often associated with Aliko Dangote, Africa’s foremost industrialist and founder of the Dangote Group, framed the tone of a high level executive session hosted in Abuja by Deutsche Partners Holding (DPH), where […]
