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Cascador and Sterling Bank Launch $2M Fund to Redefine SME Lending in Nigeria

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• • Cascador and Sterling Bank Disrupt SME Lending in Nigeria with New Funding Initiative • Cascador and Sterling Bank Launch Breakthrough Funding for Nigerian Entrepreneurs Lagos, Nigeria: Cascador, Nigeria’s premier accelerator for mid-stage entrepreneurs, has announced a landmark partnership with Sterling Bank to launch a bold new debt funding model to unlock growth for Africa’s most promising ventures.  Backed by a $2 million Catalytic Fund, the partnership introduces flexible, founder-friendly financing for Cascador alumni; pairing low-interest debt with business mentorship, tailored repayment terms, and dramatically reduced collateral requirements. “This is a breakthrough moment for Cascador and for the entrepreneurs we serve,” said Dave DeLucia, Founder of Cascador. “Through our partnership with Sterling Bank, we’re deploying capital in a way that’s truly catalytic -pairing mentorship and education with access to capital that’s structured around the real-life cash flows of g...
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JANDOR, Ganduje attend the Inauguration of the National Agenda for Tinubu

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Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, yesterday joined the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, His Excellency, Dr. Abdulahi Umar Ganduje at the inauguration of the National Agenda for Tinubu 2027. The significant event was followed by a Formal Reception and Strategic Dinner organized in honour of the APC National Chairman and other members of the APC National Working Committee recently appointed as Board Chairmen of key Federal Government Parastatals. The gathering brought together political leaders, policymakers, and party loyalists from across the country to reaffirm support for the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and to lay the groundwork for the consolidation of national progress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dr. Adediran described Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje and others' appointments as a recognition and appreciation of their selfless service to the nation and exemplary leadership of the ruling party by President Tinubu.  JANDOR's  pre...
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Northern Group Alleges N200 Million Bribe From Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal to Frame Bello Matawalle*

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 * The Concerned Northern Forum (CNF) has distanced itself from a controversial press conference held on Monday in Kaduna, where its supposed chairman, Alhaji Aliyu Muhammad Sani, accused the Minister of State for Defence and former Zamfara Governor, Bello Matawalle, of financial mismanagement. In a sharp rebuttal on Tuesday evening, CNF Secretary, Abubakar Suleiman, described the event as a “shameful charade” allegedly sponsored with a N200 million bribe by agents of the current Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal.  He said the aim was to smear Matawalle and distract from the real rot within the Zamfara government. “Governor Dauda Lawal and his people have tried everything possible to tarnish Matawalle’s image. This time, they bribed a handful of desperate individuals with N200 million to hijack our platform and stage a scripted attack. We disown that charade in its entirety,” Suleiman said. He maintained that the CNF neither authorised nor participated in the press conference and ...
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Unity Bank Launches Genfi, Targets Children, Teens With Gamified Banking Platform

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    Lagos.05.05.25.  In a bold move to redefine promotion of financial literacy, Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, has unveiled GenFi, a new digital banking platform tailored to empower kids and teenagers between the ages of 8 and 18 with essential financial skills. The launch follows a report by the Central Bank of Nigeria, which found that only 38% of Nigerian adults are financially literate. This alarming statistic underlines the urgent need for early financial education. GenFi, therefore, aims to reverse this trend by offering young users the platform to manage money effectively, aggregate and track allowances or income, set and achieve savings goals, and develop smart spending habits with parental guidance. Speaking at the official launch event in Lagos, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (Ag) of Unity Bank Plc, Mr. Ebenezer Kolawole, said the launch of the Genfi App represents a significant milestone since Unity Bank’s foray int...
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Interswitch Leadership Visits FIRS Executive Chairman to Deepen Strategic Collaboration

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    The leadership of Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, at the FIRS Headquarters in Abuja.   The Interswitch delegation was led by the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mitchell Elegbe, and the Board Chairman and Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Ken Olisa. Also present at the meeting was the Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman and Coordinating Director of the FIRS Strategic Management Office, Tayo Koleosho.   The visit served as an opportunity to strengthen the relationship between Interswitch and the FIRS, reinforce ongoing collaboration, and reiterate Interswitch’s commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and support for national development efforts.   Speaking  concerning  the visit, Elegbe, remarked:   “ We recognise the critic...
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State of Emergency: Zamfara Governor Declares War Against President Tinubu, Matawalle

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  ***Builds ₦10 Billion War Chest to Wrestle ***Says Zamfara Won’t Be Like Rivers The Northern Patriots for Justice and Democracy (NPJD) has accused Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, of launching a political war against President Bola Tinubu and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over mounting calls for a declaration of a state of emergency in the state. In a statement issued in Kaduna on Sunday and signed by its president, Alhaji Ibrahim Shehu Gwandu, the group said Governor Lawal has pulled out ₦10 billion from local government funds to bankroll a nationwide and international propaganda campaign aimed at deflecting pressure from the presidency and portraying Zamfara as politically stable. “We have credible intelligence that Governor Dauda Lawal has withdrawn over ₦10 billion from Zamfara’s local government account to fund media propaganda, mobilise surrogate groups locally and internationally, and mislead the world into thinking Zamfara is not on the brink of coll...
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Glitz, Glam and Grandeur at Wema Bank’s 80th Anniversary Gala

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  The media is buzzing with news of the grand 80th anniversary celebration of Wema Bank, Nigeria's oldest indigenous, innovative bank and pioneer of Africa's first fully digital bank, ALAT.  Founded on May 2nd 1945, Wema Bank's rise to becoming the Bank for all generations has indeed been an admirable journey, marked by immense impact, remarkable resilience and a repertoire of innovative solutions that continue to redefine banking and financial services for all. The Bank's 80th anniversary celebration took place on Friday, May 2nd 2025, rounding off the 80-days to 80 countdown with a grand gala night.  The Wema at 80 Gala night was lit with heartfelt goodwill messages from Top Government officials, commendation from industry experts and show-stopping performances by A-list music stars.  Davido wowed guests with chart-topping hits like "Unavailable", "Feel" and "With You"; Wande Coal captivated the audience with his smooth Afrobeat vocals; 9...
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