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New Business Ethiopia Apr 21, 2026

European Bank to Help Ethiopia Improve Agriculture with €110 Million Funding

The European Investment Bank’s international development arm, EIB Global, is set to provide €110 million to help farmers in Ethiopia improve productivity, expand their businesses and cope with climate change, EIB said in a statement. The Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE)will channel the EIB Glo...
TechAfrica News Apr 21, 2026

ESET Unveils AI-Powered Security Tools to Protect Enterprise AI Interactions

ESET,  a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced upcoming AI protection capabilities designed to safeguard how employees interact with AI tools. Demonstrated at RSAC 2026 .........
TechAfrica News Apr 21, 2026

NDPC and CIoD Sign MoU to Strengthen Data Protection and Corporate Governance in Nigeria

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)  has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria (CIoD)  to strengthen collaboration .........
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 20, 2026

Three drunk truck drivers found at Apapa as terminal tightens safety controls

APM Terminals Apapa and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) found three truck drivers operating under the influence of alcohol after conducting breathalyser tests on 30 truck drivers at the entrance of the Apapa port. APM Terminals, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, began testing external ...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 20, 2026

Full list of products under Nigeria’s non-ECOWAS import ban 

The federal government of Nigeria has banned the importation of 17 essential goods from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), confining supplies of poultry, cement, pharmaceuticals and processed foods exclusively to regional partners. “Import Prohibition list (T...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 20, 2026

Africa Soft Power Summit to focus on linking finance, creativity and talent

Efforts to better connect Africa’s financial systems, creative industries and human capital are set to dominate discussions at this year’s Africa Soft Power Summit, as policymakers, investors and industry leaders gather for one of the continent’s most cross cutting forums. Now in its ninth yea...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 20, 2026

Nigeria can dominate AfCFTA with better logistics, experts say

Nigeria’s bid to turn its geographic advantage into trade dominance across Africa is being tested by stubborn inefficiencies in its ports and logistics chain, with industry leaders warning that delays and high costs could blunt the country’s edge under the African Continental Free Trade Agreemen...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 20, 2026

Gbenga Daniel barred from Ogun East APC caucus meeting

….as APC endorses Dapo Abiodun for 2027 Senatorial poll Tension within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State escalated on Monday after former governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, was denied access to the All Progressives Congress, APC Ogun East Caucus meeting...
New Business Ethiopia Apr 20, 2026

Ethiopia Reimagined: Ancient Wonders, Mega Lodges, Modern Gateways

By BEHAK / Travel Blog – Ethiopia is not a country that offers standardized tourism. Instead, it presents a mosaic of experiences shaped by geography, culture, and local systems. For first-time visitors, this diversity can be both challenging and rewarding. Understanding the context in advance...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 20, 2026

Alia counters JAMB, says eight eight kidnapped victims were UTME candidates

Contrary to what the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) earlier said that the kidnapped students in Benue were not its candidates, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue Stats has countered the claim, saying that eight out of the 15 kidnapped victims were on their way to write the examination....
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 20, 2026

Digital Products will bridge the financial inclusion gap in Nigeria

In recent years, Nigeria has made significant strides towards enhancing financial inclusion, yet a substantial portion of the population remains financially excluded. The unbanked and underbanked segments, particularly in rural areas, continue to face barriers that prevent them from accessing essent...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 20, 2026

JAMB releases results for second, third days of 2026 UTME

…1.89 m results so far released The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who sat for the second and third days of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), bringing the total number of results released so far to 1,897,692. Fab...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 20, 2026

Beyond oil, Nigeria eyes Islamic economy in $1trn growth plan

Nigeria’s aspiration to build a $1 trillion economy is increasingly being positioned as a product of sound policy planning and fiscal discipline, however, an investigation into the Country’s economic framework suggests that achieving that target may depend less on ambition and more on how effect...
BusinessDay Nigeria Apr 20, 2026

Bandits abduct monarch, wife, one other in Kwara

Panic has gripped Olayinka Community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State following the abduction of a traditional ruler, his wife, and another resident in a brazen overnight attack by suspected bandits. The assailants stormed the Palace of Oba Salman Olátúnjí Aweda in the early hours...
TechAfrica News Apr 20, 2026

Nigeria Digitizes Academic Credential Authentication in Major Policy Shift

The Federal Ministry of Education  has officially automated the authentication and evaluation of academic credentials, moving the entire process to a digital platform. This initiative .........
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