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Business & EconomyBolaji Samuel - November 24, 20200

FinTech Investments in Q3 2020 Drop by 16% Quarter-over-Quarter to $12.15 Billion

The total value of fintech investments worldwide sank to $12.15 billion in Q3 2020, a 16% drop compared to Q2 2020. The amount was...

Business & EconomyBolaji Samuel - November 24, 20200

Pokemon Go Lifetime Revenue Crosses $4 Billion as Year-To-Date Revenue Surges by 30%

The year 2020 has been the most profitable year for Pokemon Go since its launch in 2016. The mobile game generated $1 billion in...

Beverages: Alcoholic & Non-AlcoholicBolaji Samuel - November 24, 20200

Golden Guinea Breweries Plc Reports N18.88m PAT in Q3 2020

The Umuahia, Abia State-based Golden Guinea Breweries Plc has released its unaudited financial statements for the year ended September 30th, 2020. The brewer recorded Revenue...

Business & EconomyVetiva Research - November 24, 20200

Nigeria Gross Domestic Product: COVID-19 drags economy further by 3.62%

The Nigerian economy slid into its second recession in five years, following the 3.62% y/y contraction recorded in Q3’20 (Q3’19: +2.28% y/y). The economy...

Telecom & IT

Entertainment & LifestyleBolaji Samuel - November 23, 20200

MTN partners with Gameloft on exciting new platform

In partnership with Gameloft, a leader in the development and publishing of mobile games, MTN Nigeria has announced the...

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Telecom & IT

Glo named most popular Nigerian brand for 2020

Bolaji Samuel - November 23, 2020 0

Africa's foremost branding agency, HKLM, is celebrating two branding wins this month: Globacom (Glo), Nigeria's second largest telecommunications operator (HKLM helped launch the brand...

Telecom & IT

Nigerians pay heavy price as laptop scarcity bites harder

Bolaji Samuel - November 22, 2020 0

The ongoing scarcity of laptops and personal computers (PCs) may worsen as industry experts are now projecting that the prevailing paucity may persist until...

Telecom & IT

Six strategies to increase young women’s access to digital jobs

Bolaji Samuel - November 19, 2020 0

The digital economy can create new job opportunities for young women and help address the persistent gender disparity in the labour market. Jobs involving remote,...

Telecom & IT

COVID-19 Adds $15 Bn to Games Market, Engagement Skyrockets

Bolaji Samuel - November 19, 2020 0

In our new Global Games Market Report quarterly update, we forecast that the games market will grow 19.6% to $174.9 billion this year. This number is $15.6 billion higher than...

Business & Economy

Business & EconomyBolaji Samuel - November 24, 20200

CBN retains MPR at 11.5%, Holds other Key Parameters Constant

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of Nigeria concluded its two-day policy meeting which is the last for...

Business & Economy

Custodian Completes Acquisition of UACN’s 51% Stake in UPDC

Bolaji Samuel - November 24, 2020 0

Custodian Investment Plc has completed the acquisition of the 51 per cent majority equity stake in UACN Property Development Company (UPDC) Plc from UAC...

Business & Economy

Traders’ Voice… A Recession, For How Long?

Comercio - November 24, 2020 0

Recession! I think we all saw this coming. The Nigerian economy declined for the second consecutive quarter by 3.6% YoY in the third quarter...

Business & Economy

Again, Nestle’s parent company acquires additional shares of Nestle Nigeria worth ₦143million

Bolaji Samuel - November 24, 2020 1

Nestle S.A, Switzerland, the parent company of Nestle Nigeria Plc and the majority shareholder of the company, has further increased its stake in the...

Business & Economy

2021 Budget: Ogun Govt Insist on Value for Money

Bolaji Samuel - November 24, 2020 0

Ogun State Government, on Monday, disclosed that in the year 2021 Budget, the great emphasis would be placed on the relative value and cost...

SME Corner

SME CornerBrand Spur - November 23, 20200

Here Are The Most Profitable Startups That Will Bring You Big Gains In 2020

As the pace of technological advancement increases, the scope for the evolution of newer start-ups is on the rise....

SME CornerBolaji Samuel - November 18, 20200

LBS alumnus, Mike Ewewie is solving Nigeria’s poverty problem through shoes

Mike Ewewie comes from a family that has been involved in the shoemaking business for 25 years but on...

SME CornerBolaji Samuel - November 9, 20200

Standard Chartered Launches the 2nd edition of its Women in Tech programme to support Nigerian Female Entrepreneurs

November 09, 2020 – Standard Chartered Bank (Nigeria) Limited today launched the second edition of its SC Women in Technology...

SME CornerOreoluwa Aderinkomi - October 26, 20200

How to apply for Kwara State N500m SME funds

The Governor of Kwara State Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq tweeted that he visited the sites of some of the businesses that...

SME CornerBolaji Samuel - October 21, 20201

Free 250,000 FG/CAC Business Names Registration for MSMES

Business formalisation Support of the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Survival Fund As part of Federal Government’s post-Covid-19 Pandemic...

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Elites Fans Celebrate As Erica Nlewedim Bags Double Endorsement Deal With Star Radler and Legend Extra Stout

Bolaji Samuel - November 19, 2020 0

Elite Fans have taken to social media to congratulate Ex BBN-Housemate and Nollywood actress, Erica Nlewedim, over her double endorsement deal with Star Radler...

Beverages: Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic

Seen Star Radler’s Citrus New Look And New Red Fruit Variant? Here’s Why You Should Try It!

Bolaji Samuel - November 18, 2020 0

Star Radler premium tasting beer has just unleashed the next best antidote for thirst with its double refreshment offering. The flavoured alcoholic beer unveiled...

Beverages: Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic

1000 Ogijo Women Graduate From Coca-Cola Empowerment Programme

Brand Spur - November 18, 2020 0

As part of continued efforts to upskill and empower women across underserved communities in Nigeria, Coca-Cola’s women empowerment programme tagged “Catalyst for Change” has...

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Business & EconomyBolaji Samuel - September 15, 20200

List of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Sort Codes & Branches (with addresses) in Nigeria

The sort code is a number that usually identifies both the bank and the branch where an account is held. The sort code is usually used when transferring...

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List of Access Bank Sort Codes & Branches (with addresses) in Nigeria

The sort code is a number which usually identifies both the bank and the branch where an account is held. The sort code is...

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How To Block Your Bank Account And SIM Card In Case Of Emergency

Losing your phone and wallet or having them stolen can be very frustrating. However, in case that happens to you, there is no time...

Business & EconomyBolaji Samuel - September 15, 20200

List of First Bank of Nigeria Sort Codes in Nigeria

The sort code is a number that usually identifies both the bank and the branch where an account is held. The sort codes are usually used when...

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List of Guaranty Trust Bank Sort Codes & Branches (with addresses) in Nigeria

The sort code is a number that usually identifies both the bank and the branch where an account is held. The sort code is...

Business & EconomyBolaji Samuel - October 5, 20203

Here is a list of all Microfinance Banks’ USSD Codes in Nigeria.

A Microfinance bank is a type of bank that offers small loans, or microloans, to individuals, entrepreneurs and small businesses. These banks typically function...

Agro News

Retail - Brick & Click

Customers meet farmers supplying Shoprite store farm-fresh produce

Bolaji Samuel - November 23, 2020 0

Nigerian farmers will have the opportunity to sell their fruit and vegetables directly to Shoprite customers on Saturday, 28 November, as part of the retailer’s ‘Meet the Farmer’ initiative. Shoprite Adeniran in Lagos will host a fresh produce supplier from...

Agro NewsBolaji Samuel - November 19, 20201

Lagos to partner FAO to enhance Coconut Production

The Lagos State coconut value chain, conservatively put in excess of N350 billion yearly, is set to be activated as the State partners the...

Agro NewsUnited Capital Research - November 17, 20200

Rising Food Prices: Should the border closure be reversed?

Earlier, the NBS released inflation figures for October 2020 with food inflation printing at 17.38%y/y. Recall that the Nigerian authorities shut its land borders...

Agro NewsBolaji Samuel - November 16, 20200

FAO’s Food Outlook: Developing countries buoy global food trade

Global trade in food products has proven remarkably resilient during the pandemic, with developing countries even managing to increase export revenues, according to a...

Agro NewsBolaji Samuel - November 16, 20200

Food Inflation in Nigeria hits 17.38% in October

Nigerian Inflation Rate Rises on Surging Food Costs Food inflation in Nigeria rose in October to 17.38 percent, compared to 16.66 percent in September 2020,...

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