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Rising insecurity threatens Nigeria’s food supply as farming communities abandon farmlands

Rising insecurity threatens Nigeria’s food supply as farming communities abandon farmlands

Escalating insecurity across Nigeria’s major agricultural regions is disrupting food production, worsening supply chain challenges and driving millions closer to food insecurity, according to recent reports...

Nigerians turn to solar as rising diesel costs, unstable grid drive energy shift

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Nigerians turn to solar as rising diesel costs, unstable grid drive energy shift

Faced with persistent power outages and soaring fuel costs, households, businesses and institutions across Nigeria are increasingly abandoning diesel generators in favour of solar energy systems,...

Monieverse Revolutionizes Cross-Border Payments, Empowering Nigerian and African Businesses to Trade Globally

Business4 months ago

Monieverse Revolutionizes Cross-Border Payments, Empowering Nigerian and African Businesses to Trade Globally

Lagos, Nigeria — Monieverse, one of Africa’s emerging financial technology platforms, is redefining how businesses send and receive international payments by delivering secure, fast, and...

MRS slashes petrol price by N50/Litre as Dangote Refinery cuts fuel costs

Business4 months ago

MRS slashes petrol price by N50/Litre as Dangote Refinery cuts fuel costs

Motorists in Abuja have received fresh relief as MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, one of the major marketers supplied by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, reduced...

Nigerian Stock Market suffers Historic N13.29tRn loss in June selloff

Business4 months ago

Nigerian Stock Market suffers Historic N13.29trn loss in June selloff

The Nigerian stock market recorded its steepest monthly loss in history in June 2026, with investors losing an estimated N13.29 trillion in market value following...

Breaking; CBN revokes licences of 46 Microfinance Banks over regulatory breaches

Business4 months ago

BREAKING: CBN revokes licences of 46 Microfinance Banks in major regulatory crackdown

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 Microfinance Banks (MFBs) over their failure to meet regulatory requirements, in a move...

NCC chief highlights trust as key to Nigeria's digital transformation

Business4 months ago

NCC pushes faster fibre-to-home rollout to drive Nigeria’s $1tn economy target

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for accelerated deployment of Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) infrastructure across the country, saying expanded broadband connectivity is critical to...

The fraud called ‘Band A’ electricity tariff

Business4 months ago

DisCos generate ₦630.93bn as Nigeria’s electricity customers rise to 12.16 million in Q4 2025

Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) generated a total of ₦630.93 billion in revenue during the fourth quarter of 2025 as the country’s registered electricity consumer...

Petrol price may fall to N1,000 per litre as marketers signal fresh cuts

Business4 months ago

Petrol price may fall to N1,000 per litre as marketers signal fresh cuts

Nigerians may soon enjoy another reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, as filling station operators and...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a Women's Leadership Mentorship Programme aimed at empowering female professionals, nurturing future leaders and promoting gender inclusion within Nigeria's telecommunications and digital sectors. The initiative, unveiled by the Commission, is designed to provide structured mentorship, leadership development and career guidance for women, while strengthening the capacity of female professionals to take on strategic leadership roles across the industry. Speaking at the launch, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, said the programme reflects the Commission's commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where talent, innovation and merit are encouraged irrespective of gender. He noted that women continue to make significant contributions to the telecommunications industry, adding that creating opportunities for mentorship and professional development would help bridge the leadership gap and inspire the next generation of female executives. According to him, the mentorship programme will connect experienced leaders with emerging female professionals, providing participants with practical guidance, leadership coaching and exposure to best practices in management, innovation and policy development. Maida said the initiative aligns with the Commission's broader human capital development strategy and supports national efforts to promote gender equality, diversity and inclusion in both the public and private sectors. He encouraged participants to take full advantage of the opportunity by building meaningful professional relationships, expanding their knowledge and developing the confidence required to excel in leadership positions. The NCC boss also reaffirmed the Commission's commitment to creating an enabling environment that supports professional growth, innovation and equal opportunities for all employees. Participants at the launch described the mentorship programme as a timely initiative that would help equip women with the skills, networks and confidence needed to navigate leadership challenges and contribute more effectively to the growth of Nigeria's digital economy. Stakeholders noted that beyond career advancement, the programme is expected to strengthen institutional capacity, encourage knowledge transfer and promote a more inclusive leadership culture within the telecommunications sector.

Business4 months ago

NCC launches women’s leadership mentorship programme

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a Women’s Leadership Mentorship Programme aimed at empowering female professionals, nurturing future leaders and promoting gender inclusion within...