The Government Enterprise and Empowerment Program (GEEP) grants interest-free loans of between N10,000 to N300,000 in a graduating scale of N10,000; N20,000; N50,000; N100,000; and N300,000. Traders either start at N10,000 (TraderMoni), or N50,000 (MarketMoni), or N300,000 (FarmerMoni) depending on the scale of their current trade, and preparedness to meet the criteria at each level. When beneficiaries take a loan and pay back, they automatically qualify for the next higher amount. One of the primary goals of GEEP is to increase financial inclusion and support for citizens at the lowest base of the economic pyramid.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) believes the forthcoming African Nations Cup in Egypt will be safe for the participants despite the recent terrorist attacks in the host country.

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has endorsed the Nigeria Royal Summit holding on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The Guardian is packaging it in collaboration with an event management outfit, Ontogeny.

Kenya’s Alex Korio (2015 men’s champion), Simon Cheprot (2016 men’s champion) and Polline Wanjiku (2016 women’s champion) will lead over 35 international elite athletes to Nigeria today ahead of Saturday’s IAAF silver label Okpekpe international ...

Stakeholders in Nigerian football yesterday described the late Coach Solomon Ogbeide as one of the last remaining custodians of the country’s football culture, saying his demise has taken a lot out of the game.

Kano Pillars Handball Club maintained their 100 per cent record in the on-going Prudent Energy Handball League by recording their seventh win in the competition, which resumed yesterday in Abuja.

Software solutions provider, Vatebra Limited, recently debuts tech hub in Ajah. Sponsored by the Bank of Industry (BoI), the hub is aimed at pressing the country towards adoption of information technology.

Chinese technology company, Huawei, said it has made substantial contributions to the development and growth of Android around the world.The firm said it will continue to provide security updates and after sales services to all existing Huawei and Honor smartphone ...

The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), has re-introduced the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) visa stamp to non-oil exporters. This, according to the NEPC, was to ensure that exporters in the country....

Unity Bank has faulted the allegation against it by Special Presidential Investigation Panel for Recovery of Public Property (SPIPRPP), over the ongoing reconciliation of the affected ministries, departments and agencies...

The Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce, NACC, has said its 3rd African Food and Products Conference and Exhibition (AFPE) will help small businesses to gain access to new value chains and international markets.

An online branding and e-commerce firm, Creative Brands has made debut in Nigeria with commitment to make promotional products and corporate gifting options easier.