UK’S MOBILIST sells shares in InfraCredit to pension funds

The UK’s MOBILIST programme on Monday said it has successfully traded its investment in Nigerian credit guarantee company InfraCredit to five Nigerian pension funds, thereby helping to mobilise more local institutional investment toward infrastructure development critical to the country’s growth. MOBILIST’s exit represents the biggest trade in InfraCredit’s shares since its listing by introduction on…

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T2 emerges CIArb 2025 confab tech partner

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Nigeria Branch has announced T2 as the Exclusive Technology Partner for its Annual Conference and Gala Night 2025, scheduled to take place from 12th to 14th November 2025 at The Jewel Aieda, Hakeem Dickson Road, Lekki, Lagos. This year’s conference, themed “Connecting the Dots: Core Principles, Innovation, and Meaningful…

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Nigeria’s LPVT solar panels earn global certification

LPV Technologies’ locally manufactured solar panels have earned the prestigious TÜV SÜD certification, meeting the rigorous International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, marking a significant boost to the nation’s renewable energy sector. The company said in a statement yesterday that the milestone not only affirms the quality of LPVT’s solar modules but also signals a new…

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Nigeria’s bonds slip on Trump’s military action threat

Nigeria’s sovereign bonds slipped on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action in the country if it did not take action to protect Christians, but veteran investors said the fallout was likely to be limited. According to Reuters, longer-dated bonds fell the most, with the 2051 issue falling roughly 0.5 cents before retracing…

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Facebook brings community, creativity to life at Lagos Fashion Week

Over three exciting days at Lagos Fashion Week 2025, Facebook hosted its first-ever Facebook lounge experience, creating an immersive space that celebrated creativity, connection and community among young adults, designers, creatives, fashion enthusiasts and creators. This experience highlighted how more young adults are using Facebook to discover new interests, express themselves, and connect with the…

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Airtel Africa, ITU, RISA, Cisco on digital skills

Airtel Africa Foundation has partnered on a Joint Initiative with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) and Cisco on capacity and digital skills development, under the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative. The partnership aims to bridge the digital divide and promote digital inclusion by providing free Internet connectivity and digital skills…

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Nigeria to end to fish importation, says Oyetola

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, yesterday said the Federal Government, through the Federal  Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy  recognized the importance of seafood trade not only as an economic activity but also as a source of animal protein and a driver of industrial linkages. He therefore stated that ultimately, the…

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‘QNET committed to Nigeria’

A direct-selling firm, QNET, has stated its commitment to Nigeria through partnership, empowerment and giving back to the community. General Manager of QNET Nigeria, Ayokunmi Solesi, gave the commitment Wednesday during a webinar titled: “Beyond VCON: Media Insights from VCON 2025” to welcome back reporters that participated the forum which is a major convention for…

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