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- Man United finalise Pochettino deal after Carrick dismissal
Manchester United are finalising a deal to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager following the dismissal of Michael Carrick, read more Man United finalise Pochettino deal after Carrick dismissal
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 17:26 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Banks’ N55.7trn loan book awaits recapitalisation lift
Nigeria’s banking sector is yet to record a significant increase in customer lending despite completing its recapitalisation exercise, with loans read more Banks’ N55.7trn loan book awaits recapitalisation lift
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 17:24 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- How CanalBox is Democratising Internet Service Through Fibre
For too long, fast internet in Nigeria has been a luxury. Households ration data, students cluster around Wi-Fi hotspots to do assignments, and small businesses lose customers because a video call freezes. The country is online – 154.72 million internet subscriptions and 55.67% broadband penetration as of April 2026 – but truly fast, reliable, home […] The post How CanalBox is Democratising
Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 17:01 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Export value chain operators key to Nigeria’s non-oil export ambitions – Institute
The Institute of Export Operations and Management (IEOM) has said that Nigeria’s ambition to grow its non-oil export sector will read more Export value chain operators key to Nigeria’s non-oil export ambitions – Institute
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 16:32 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Nvidia appoints Harvey C. Jones as first-ever board chairman
Nvidia has appointed Harvey C. Jones as its first-ever chairman of the board, creating a first ever board chairman position read more Nvidia appoints Harvey C. Jones as first-ever board chairman
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 16:29 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Bakassi deep seaport, a game-changer for Nigeria – Otu
Ahead of its symbolic groundbreaking on Friday, November 13, 2026, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross read more Bakassi deep seaport, a game-changer for Nigeria – Otu
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 16:26 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Okpebholo showcases capital projects for media scrutiny ahead of second anniversary
AS part of activities to mark his second anniversary in office, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commenced an inspection read more Okpebholo showcases capital projects for media scrutiny ahead of second anniversary
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 16:25 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Colette Kress: Meet Nvidia’s interim CEO steering multi-trillion dollar AI growth
Colette Kress, the longtime Chief Financial Officer of American semiconductor giant Nvidia, has been appointed interim Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of company co-founder Jensen Huang on November 12, 2026. The post Colette Kress: Meet Nvidia’s interim CEO steering multi-trillion dollar AI growth appeared first on Nairametrics .
Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 16:25 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- FCT distributes 3,530 textbooks, 357 digital devices to 35 schools
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has distributed 3,530 copies of Let’s Read textbooks and 357 digital learning devices to read more FCT distributes 3,530 textbooks, 357 digital devices to 35 schools
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 16:16 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns as company appoints Colette Kress interim CEO
Nvidia has announced the immediate resignation of its co-founder, Jensen Huang, as President and Chief Executive Officer, ending his 33-year leadership of the American semiconductor company. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns as company appoints Colette Kress interim CEO appeared first on Nairametrics .
Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 15:49 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Edo borrowed over N172bn without accountability, PAGG alleges
The Peoples Action Group of Good Governance (PAGG) has raised concerns over the growing debt profile of Edo State, alleging read more Edo borrowed over N172bn without accountability, PAGG alleges
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 15:33 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns, appoints Colette Kress interim successor
Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia, has resigned with immediate effect after 33 years leading the US read more Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns, appoints Colette Kress interim successor
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 15:30 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- FG clears 21-Month pension backlog, funds workers’ benefits until December 2029
The Federal Government has cleared a 21-month backlog in accrued pension rights for enrolled federal workers, funding their entitlements up to December 2029, according to the National Pension Commission (PenCom). The post FG clears 21-Month pension backlog, funds workers’ benefits until December 2029 appeared first on Nairametrics .
Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 15:24 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Meet Colette Kress, Nvidia’s interim CEO replacing Jensen Huang
Colette Kress, Nvidia’s chief financial officer for more than a decade, has been appointed interim chief executive officer following the read more Meet Colette Kress, Nvidia’s interim CEO replacing Jensen Huang
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 15:21 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- NDIC moves to tighten valuation, disposal rules for failed banks’ assets
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) is developing a comprehensive asset-management policy to tighten controls over the identification, valuation, documentation read more NDIC moves to tighten valuation, disposal rules for failed banks’ assets
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 15:19 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- MKH Properties Unites 500+ Partners to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Real Estate Growth
MKH Properties Limited has reinforced its commitment to building stronger relationships with real estate professionals, bringing together 500+ at its read more MKH Properties Unites 500+ Partners to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Real Estate Growth
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 15:16 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Delta approves over N1.2trn 2027 budget, roads, other projects
The Delta State Executive Council has approved a 2027 Appropriation Bill of N1,236,874,981,081 trillion for onward transmission to the State read more Delta approves over N1.2trn 2027 budget, roads, other projects
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 14:31 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- DMO raises N5.06 billion from November savings bonds, down 17.4%
The Debt Management Office (DMO) raised N5.06 billion through its November 2026 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond offer, representing a 17.4% decline from the N6.12 billion allotted in October. The post DMO raises N5.06 billion from November savings bonds, down 17.4% appeared first on Nairametrics .
Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 14:19 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- NITDA’s Builders Festival draws 1,500+ applicants as focus shifts to commercial solution
More than 1,388 startups competed for just 30 places at the Builders Festival launched by the National Information Technology Development read more NITDA’s Builders Festival draws 1,500+ applicants as focus shifts to commercial solution
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 14:07 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Fohat Solutions, Canada’s SKYTRAC partner to boost Nigeria’s aviation, defence tech
…Alliance targets satellite surveillance, military aviation, local technology development Fohat Solutions Limited, a Nigerian integrated solutions provider, has entered into read more Fohat Solutions, Canada’s SKYTRAC partner to boost Nigeria’s aviation, defence tech
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 14:04 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- FG to mandate WAEC, NECO for all senior secondary students from 2027
The federal government intends to introduce compulsory examinations for senior secondary school students, as the National Assembly moves to amend read more FG to mandate WAEC, NECO for all senior secondary students from 2027
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 13:52 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- 2026 Nsirimo Praise Day: We are on a journey of spiritual revival – Onyemaizu
Pius Chinenye Onyemaizu is one of the coordinators of Nsirimo Autonomous Community Praise Day Programme coming up on December 29, read more 2026 Nsirimo Praise Day: We are on a journey of spiritual revival – Onyemaizu
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 13:45 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Nigeria’s rising debt costs expose shallow capital market, S&P warns
Nigeria’s debt burden has increased faster than its revenue capacity over the past decade, with interest payments now consuming a read more Nigeria’s rising debt costs expose shallow capital market, S&P warns
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 13:32 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Court orders extradition of Nigerian to US over alleged wire fraud
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the extradition of Temitope Seyi Omotade, a Nigerian, to the United States read more Court orders extradition of Nigerian to US over alleged wire fraud
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 13:25 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- BOA targets 400,000 farmers with N200bn dry-season farming support
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has earmarked N200 billion to finance dry-season farming for 400,000 farmers nationwide, in a fresh read more BOA targets 400,000 farmers with N200bn dry-season farming support
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 13:23 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- 20 Years On, Enterprise Development Centre’s SME Conference Goes Pan-African
Enterprise Development Centre of Pan-Atlantic University marks the 20th edition of its annual SME Conference by relaunching it as the read more 20 Years On, Enterprise Development Centre’s SME Conference Goes Pan-African
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 13:22 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Zimbabwe targets MSCI index listing to draw foreign capital
Zimbabwe is seeking inclusion in a major global equity index for stocks listed on its US dollar-denominated Victoria Falls Stock read more Zimbabwe targets MSCI index listing to draw foreign capital
BusinessDay · 12 Nov 2026, 13:09 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- AfDB, AFD sign five-year deal to expand infrastructure financing across 14 African countries
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 2026–2031, building on a partnership that has supported 17 jointly financed projects across 14 African countries since 2021. The post AfDB, AFD sign five-year deal to expand infrastructure financing across 14 African countries appeared first on Nairametrics
Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 12:13 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- Moniepoint, Tosin Eniolorunda Foundation reward OAU Final-Year students with millions for innovative and practical projects
Moniepoint and Tosin Eniolorunda Foundation have awarded ₦1 million in prizes to three final-year Mechanical Engineering teams at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) for outstanding innovative projects tackling practical challenges in agriculture, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.The awards followed the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s final-year project exhibition where
Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 12:03 WAT Nigeria (NGX)
- World Bank proposes $250 million financing for Kenya’s irrigation projects
The World Bank has proposed $250 million in financing for Kenya's irrigation projects to expand farmers' access to water, improve agricultural productivity and strengthen food production. The post World Bank proposes $250 million financing for Kenya’s irrigation projects appeared first on Nairametrics .
Nairametrics · 12 Nov 2026, 11:55 WAT Nigeria (NGX)