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Unity Bank has continued to empower small-scale traders and shop owners across Nigeria through its initiative called Shop Collateralised Facility, SHOCOF. The initiative, an innovative loan product, is part of the bank’s efforts to promote SMEs and strengthen support for operators in the informal sector. So far it has disbursed…

  The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB), will be celebrating 30 years of reputation management in September, 2026. ACAMB which recently refreshed its brand, is an umbrella body that comprises corporate communication and marketing professionals in the banking sector. The event will coincide with the…

Nigerians have been urged to pay closer attention to their dietary habits, particularly by reducing the intake of salt and sugary foods, as part of efforts to safeguard public health and reduce the growing burden of non-communicable diseases. This call formed the centerpiece of discussions at the Mirror Newspaper Conference…

  By Amechi Obiakpu The Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN), rose from a stakeholders workshop on combating illicit trade in Nigeria’s spirits and wines, with the position that consistent regulation enforcement and sustained awareness campaign are among the key factors to combating illicit trade. The one-day event which…

  Nestlé Nigeria is celebrating 15 years of impact with the graduation of twenty young trainees from the Flowergate Technical Training Centre. This milestone reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to youth empowerment through the development of technical and vocational skills among young Nigerians. The Nestlé Technical Training Centre is part…

  The fifth edition of the Yale Model African Union (YMAU) concluded successfully in Accra, bringing together over 300 delegates, policymakers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs from across Africa and the diaspora for three days of dialogue, innovation, and collaboration. Held from March 13–15, 2026, under the theme “Imagine, Challenge &…

  SYNAPSE Project is targeting to empower 2,500 young people across Europe and Africa. The SYNAPSE Virtual Exchange Project is a bold three-year international initiative which connects young people across Italy, Spain, Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Ethiopia, and Malawi to co-create solutions for today’s most pressing global challenges. Co-funded by the…

Project Management Institute (PMI) Sub-Saharan Africa, is taking this year’s PMI Global Summit Series to Cape Town from 14 to 15 September, 2026. This decision follows the landmark gathering in Kigali that brought together over 1,000 project professionals, industry leaders, and government officials. According to the organiser, it will hold…

Nigeria’s digital media ecosystem recorded a 26.2% decline in total readership traffic in 2025, according to the newly released SquirrelPR RANKED 2026 Report, signalling a major shift in how audiences consume news and how influence is measured across the industry. According to the report, total traffic across Nigerian digital media…

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, is set to receive prestigious recognitions for its sustained contribution to Nigeria’s fast evolving sports industry at the forthcoming Sports Industry Awards Nigeria. The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 19, in Lagos. Organised…