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EDC, Standard Chartered Foundation Mark 7 years of empowering Women in Tech

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  COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & INVESTMENT  Posted by allcitynews.ng  The Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University, in partnership with the Standard Chartered Foundation and Village Capital, has graduated 11 women-led businesses at the 7th edition of the Women in Tech Incubator and Accelerator Programme. The graduation ceremony, held at The Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, marked seven years of empowering women-owned tech and tech-enabled businesses in Nigeria. Since its launch in 2019, the programme has supported 60 women directly, with ripple effects impacting thousands across sectors including education, health, fashion, wellness, and supply chain management. Speaking at the ceremony, Director, Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, Dr. Nneka Okekearu,  pointed out that empowering women in technology goes beyond business. "When you empower a woman, you empower a nation. Over the last seven years, we have empowered numerous women in...

Industrial Growth Minus Lasting Economic Stability, A Mirage-SON Helmsman

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  COMMERCE, INDUSTRY & INVESTMENT   By allcitynews.ng  As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, the Director General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, has said that the country cannot achieve lasting economic stability without strict adherence to product quality. Okeke said this to mark the Nigeria's 66th anniversary, noting that the Federal Government's reforms had laid the groundwork for growth, but warned that the gains would not hold if local production was not backed by standards. The the statement made  available by the Director Corporate Affairs of the agency, Mrs Ethan Talatu, the helmsman reiterated his belief, saying "a nation cannot consume its way to greatness, but must produce its way there as, according to him, production without standardisation is an exercise in futility. "A nation cannot consume its way to greatness; it must produce its way there. However, production without standardisation i...

Key Takeaways from the 22nd Alpha Morgan Economic Review

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  Posted by allcitynews.ng  The 22nd edition of the bi-monthly Alpha Morgan Economic Review held on Wednesday 23rd September 2026. With Nigeria’s interest-rate landscape taking a significant turn from the last MPC, Alpha Morgan Bank brought together industry leaders and investors at the 22nd edition of its Alpha Morgan Economic Review to examine what the latest policy shift means for the economy, markets and investment decisions. The zoom session featured economic analyst Bismarck Rewane, who discussed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 350-basis-point reduction in the Monetary Policy Rate from 26.5% to 23%, and its implications for savers, borrowers, businesses and investors. The discussion covered the outlook for inflation, the naira and investment markets, interest rates, exchange rate stability, declining fixed income yields and growing interest in equities and IPOs, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery public offer. The Alpha Morgan Economic Review reflects Alpha Morgan’s ...

NEWS UPDATE @ DAWN OF SOME TOP PRINTED/ONLINE NEWSPAPERS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, WITH LINKS TO THE PUBLISHERS' ADDRESSES, TO GIVE YOU MORE ACCESS TO THE TOP & MAJOR HEADLINES, WHICH YOU PROBABLY MISSED ON MONDAY 28, TUESDAY 29, WEDNESDAY 30, SEPTEMBER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

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  AT THEIR DUTY POST-FREE READERS  ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA WELCOME TO THIS NEWS CRUISE CONTROL PLATFORM WHERE YOU  CAN TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD VIA READING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS WITHIN FEW MINUTES- COME ALONG, ENJOY THE RIDE                               NEWS UPDATE, WEDNESDAY,  30:09:2026 NEWS UPDATE, FRIDAY 02-10-2026 **News Update, Friday, 02/10/2026 **Independence Day: Nigeria has passed through its Red Sea, prosperity is next – President Tinubu   **Independence: Atiku challenges Tinubu over Nigeria’s ‘prosperity’ claim   **Independence Day: Reducing cost of living remains our central focus — Tinubu **Independence: Tough reforms necessary to rescue Nigeria’s economy – Tinubu  **At 66th Independence: Nigeria on path to stronger, more prosperous Nation - APC National Chairman Yilwatda **Independence: Nigeria had Stage Two cancer; You pushed it to Stage four and in...

COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL, ILUTITUN OLD STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES GOLDEN JUBILEE, MARKS 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE, LEGACY AND IMPACT

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Posted by allcitynews.ng  The Comprehensive High School, Ilutitun Old Students’ Association is delighted to announce the Golden Jubilee Anniversary of Comprehensive High School, Ilutitun, marking 50 remarkable years of academic excellence, character formation, leadership and service to humanity. Established five decades ago, Comprehensive High School, Ilutitun has remained an important institution in the educational development of Ilutitun and its environs.  Over the years, the school has produced graduates who have distinguished themselves in various professions and contributed meaningfully to the development of their communities and the nation at large. The Golden Jubilee celebration, scheduled for September 28 to October 4, 2026, is designed not only to celebrate the remarkable journey of the school but also to reconnect old students, celebrate past and present stakeholders, honour deserving individuals and further contribute to the continued development of the institution....

NEWS UPDATE @ DAWN OF SOME TOP PRINTED/ONLINE NEWSPAPERS, WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, WITH LINKS TO THE PUBLISHERS' ADDRESSES, TO GIVE YOU MORE ACCESS TO THE TOP & MAJOR HEADLINES, WHICH YOU PROBABLY MISSED ON SATURDAY 26, SUNDAY 27, MONDAY 28, TUESDAY 29, SEPTEMBER

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  WELCOME TO THIS NEWS CRUISE CONTROL PLATFORM WHERE YOU  CAN TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD VIA READING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS WITHIN FEW MINUTES- COME ALONG, ENJOY THE RIDE                         NEWS UPDATE, WEDNESDAY,  30:09:2026 ** News Update, Wednesday 30/09/2026 **Tinubu back in Nigeria after four-week holiday in Europe  ...says I’m strong, ready to work’  **Returning to fuel subsidy will kill NNPC, Presidency warns **Tinubu seeks Senate approval of NDDC's 2026 budget proposal **I persuaded Obi, Kwankwaso to join ADC despite Atiku fears – Babachir Lawal **APC National Chairman, Yilwatda, supports families of 37 custody death victims **Wike approves contracts for digitisation of FCT high courts **FG releases final approved textbooks for 2026–2028 **Tegbe rallies Oyo APC members, Tinubu support groups behind Tinubu, party candidates **Police arraign businessman over alleged N790m Alaba shops fr...

Dangote Refinery Extends Tentacles To East Africa, Kwairanga Urges Investors To Back Dangote Refinery IPO

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  By allcitynews.ng  The extension of its tentacles to East Africa, the Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, has urged investors in East Africa to support the Dangote Petroleum Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO). Even as describe the investment as an opportunity to strengthen African-owned capital and accelerate industrial development on the continent. Kwairanga made the call on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, during a high-level investor engagement on the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO held at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in Nairobi, Kenya. Speaking at the event, the NGX Group chairman said the growing cooperation among African countries was consistent with calls by leaders, including Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for greater African collaboration in addressing the continent’s developmental challenges. He said African entrepreneurs were increasingly responding to that vision thro...