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  By allcitynews.ng  Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, innovation and entrepreneurship with the successful hosting of the grand finale of the InnovateX Hackathon, its flagship innovation challenge powered by Blaze by Ecobank in partnership with Heave Ventures and Verve. Held in Lagos on Friday, the competition brought together some of Nigeria’s brightest undergraduate innovators, culminating in the emergence of Team Vhorde as the overall winner. Other top-performing teams were E-Nation (first runner-up), Konvoy (second runner-up), Kredo (third runner-up), and Aselabs (fourth runner-up). All 20 finalist teams received cash prizes in recognition of their innovation and outstanding performance. Team Vhorde received N5 million, while the first and second runners-up were awarded N4 million and N3.5 million respectively. Even the team placed 20th received N500,000, reflecting Ecobank’s commitment to encouraging innovation at every level. In total, t...

  Dr. Olasupo Olusi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Industry (BOI Bank of Industry (BOI) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Olasupo Olusi will highlight the role of funding in supporting Nigeria’s manufacturing sector at the 2026 CICAN annual workshop and awards ceremony. Olusi, who will attend as Special Guest of Honour, is expected to discuss BOI’s financial support for manufacturers and other businesses, as well as its efforts to strengthen local production, expand industrial capacity and support the Federal Government’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The event will take place on Thursday, November 19, at Protea Hotel in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. Its theme is “Implications of Mandatory ESG on Nigeria’s Business Climate Ahead of the 2030 Deadline Date.” In an invitation letter dated October 26 and jointly signed by CICAN National Chairman Comrade Taiwo Ademola Hassan and Secretary-General Comrade Olufemi Orioye, the associat...

  FREE READERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA AT THEIR POINT OF ENJOYMENT OF ALL NEWSPAPERS WELCOME TO THE ONLINE NEWS CRUISE CONTROL PLATFORM WHERE YOU  CAN READ ALL LOCAL & GLOBAL NEWS IN A JIFFY- COME ALONG, ENJOY THE RIDE                               NEWS UPDATE,  TUESDAY,  NOVEMBER 3, 2026 **FG tightens payroll rules, blocks unverified enrolments **2027:Tinubu says Allah has answered his prayer to continue as Nigeria’s President **I prayed for wisdom to lead Nigeria before 2023 election — Tinubu **Wike tackles opponents of Rainbow Coalition, says they can't unite their families **Tinubu reaffirms commitment to Project Nigeria **₦50,000 Cash Support Begins: FG explains how beneficiaries are selected **Oyo APC Governorship candidate pledges education, healthcare reform **Kyari: 33.5m food insecurity projection not political forecast  **Otti set to attract US, International investors to Ab...

  Posted by allcitynews.ng  The Industry Newspaper Limited, publisher of The Industry Newspaper (theindustryng.com), has unveiled the lineup of panelists and moderator for the second edition of its flagship leadership event, The Industry Top 50 Men of Impact 2026. The event, themed “RESPONSIBILITY & IMPACT: The Role of Men as Builders of Brands, Businesses, and Society,” is scheduled to be held on Thursday, 5th November, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The red carpet begins at 2:00 p.m. Now in its second edition, The Industry Top 50 Men of Impact is an annual roll of honour celebrating 50 distinguished Nigerian men who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in building enduring brands, thriving businesses, and a better society. This year’s edition will feature two sessions: a one-hour high-level panel discussion and the official presentation of certificates to the 50 honorees. According to the organisers, this year’s panel was carefull...

  By allcitynews.ng  The leadership of  National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stormed African Medicines Agency in Rwanda campaign against fake, expired or substandard products. As such, the Federal Republic of Nigeria finally submitted its instrument of ratification of the AMA Treaty in just concluded meeting of 34th Member state of the African Union.  This represents a historic milestone in the advancement of medicines regulation and public health across the African continent. Her Excellency Commissioner of Health and Humanitarian Affairs & Social Development of the African Union, Ambassador A. Twum-Amoah, made this known, during the Inaugural African Medicines Agency (AMA) Week which took place in Kigali, Rwanda from Sunday 25th to Friday 30th of October, 2026. The AMA week conference was anchored by the Director General, Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, the Governing Board, representative of the Confreence of State Parties and AU Spec...

  ASSOCIATION OF FREE READERS OF NIGERIA, ENJOYING NEWSPAPERS WELCOME TO THE CRUISE CONTROL PLATFORM WHERE STAYING IN YOUR COMFORT ZONE, CAN READ BOTH LOCAL & GLOBAL NEWS IN A JIFFY- COME ALONG, ENJOY THE RIDE                              NEWS UPDATE,  SATURDAY,  31-10-2026 **Tinubu’s Saudi Arabia Pilgrimage Sparks Political Debate Over Transparency and Leadership **Tinubu orders release of 300 containers of electricity equipment stranded at Nigerian Ports **Tinubu explains why he can't stop borrowing **Atiku Demands Accountability from INEC Over Alleged Voter Register Irregularities **INEC Outlines Measures to Ensure Credible and Peaceful 2027 Elections **Opposition Leaders Intensify Calls for Political Unity Ahead of 2027 **ADC Accuses INEC of Undermining Electoral Credibility Ahead of General Elections **Obasanj...