November 18, 2025/CSL Report The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released its Business Expectations Survey (BES) for October 2025, providing insights into the outlook across key sectors—Industry, Services, and Agriculture. The findings show sustained optimism about Nigeria’s macroeconomic prospects, with the overall business confidence index rising to 38.5 points […]
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Access Bank Launches SME Academy to Reduce High Failure Rate Among Nigerian Small Businesses
November 14, 2025/Access Bank Plc Access Bank has launched the SME Academy, a new initiative designed to tackle Nigeria’s high rate of small business failures by equipping entrepreneurs with essential skills, knowledge, and resources for sustainable growth. The programme was unveiled on Wednesday in Lagos, reinforcing the bank’s long-term commitment […]
What are Holiday Shoppers Putting on Their Lists? Earlier Starts and Smarter Carts
Mastercard’s first-ever Shopper Snapshot, conducted with The Harris Poll, provides a peek into the behaviors shaping this holiday season Image Credit: Mastercard November 13, 2025/Mastercard By Sarah Levitsky Specialist, Global Communications, Mastercard Holiday shoppers are opting for convenience over chaos, planning earlier, comparing smarter and maximizing their budgets with loyalty […]
