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…Eleven women-led, tech-enabled startups advance to a 12-week accelerator of capacity building and mentorship The Standard Chartered Foundation, in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan-Atlantic University, and Village Capital, has announced the top 11 finalists selected for the Accelerator Phase of the Women in Tech Accelerator Nigeria programme. The annual philanthropic initiative supports […]

Youri Tielemans scored a controversial penalty in the 125th minute as Belgium staged a comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time and book their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The Aston Villa midfielder kept his composure from the spot deep into stoppage time […]

Nigeria’s insurance industry strengthened its financial position in 2025, with total assets climbing to N4.8 trillion and gross premium income (GPI) exceeding N2.3 trillion for the first time, reflecting stronger underwriting capacity, regulatory reforms, improved risk retention and accelerating digital transformation across the sector. The industry’s total assets rose by 7.4 per cent from N4.5 […]

Behind the rise of Nigeria’s most valuable pharmaceutical companies is a group of chief executives turning economic challenges into growth, lifting their firms’ market value and strengthening investor confidence. The healthcare sector comprises several subsectors, including healthcare manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, and laboratories. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that Nigeria’s healthcare sector, […]