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"1 app Technology inc. receives recognition for its contribution to Regulatory innovation and financial inclusion at the 2026 Reg Tech Conference and expo"  Nigerian fintech company, 1app Technologies Inc., has been recognised for its contributions to regulatory innovation and financial inclusion at the 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo held at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The conference, themed “Building Trust, Infrastructure and Policy for a Borderless Africa,brought together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, technology companies, investors and other industry stakeholders to examine the future of Africa’s digital economy and financial ecosystem. 1app participated in the conference as an exhibitor, where it showcased its growing range of financial solutions aimed at improving access to affordable, secure and borderless financial services for individuals and businesses across Africa. Among the solutions demonstrated were ser...

   For most successful bakeries, restaurants, fast-food outlets or packaged water business is a production system that depends largely on the quality and suitability of the equipment in use. From machines used for mixing, processing and production to refrigeration and other systems required for daily operations, the right commercial equipment can significantly influence productivity, efficiency and a business’s ability to meet growing customer demand. It is within this space that Adambay Kitchen Equipment has carved a niche for itself, supplying commercial and industrial machinery to businesses across the food, beverage and hospitality sectors. Founded by Adam Musa Muhammed, Adambay Kitchen Equipment provides equipment and setup solutions for entrepreneurs establishing new businesses as well as existing operators seeking to upgrade their facilities, improve production processes or expand their capacity. Located at 19 Olojo Drive, Ojo, along Alaba International Market, Lagos, t...

 As diaspora capital and high-net-worth Nigerian investors increasingly turn to land as a hedge against currency volatility, real estate developer, investor, and author Sam Egwurube II has introduced CIGA: Strategic Land Acquisition Framework, a methodology for evaluating land investment in Nigeria's emerging development corridors. The framework was formally unveiled at an Inaugural Private Executive Briefing held in Abuja, alongside the master plan for The Grove Bwari — A Premier Resort Estate, the project Egwurube uses as the framework's principal case study. Nigeria's land market has expanded rapidly in recent years, with growth corridors around Lagos, Abuja, and Ogun State recording double-digit annual appreciation as infrastructure projects extend into previously undeveloped areas. That expansion has been accompanied by a persistent challenge industry analysts continue to flag: the difficulty of distinguishing early-stage opportunity from speculative risk, particularly...

  From left: Adenike Adegoke - Chief Operating Officer, Novac Group and Great Igbokwe - Founder & Project Lead, RaisED  Financial technology provider Novac Payments Solutions Limited and Education technology firm RaisED have concluded the initial six-month operational pilot of their collaborative direct-to-university payment and settlement framework.   Executed under an institutional partnership established earlier this year, the collaboration focused on eliminating financial leakages in tertiary education funding by deploying dedicated fiat settlement infrastructure for university fee payments, commencing at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.   Under the operational framework, Novac provided the underlying settlement rails that enabled programmatic, discounted fee clearances directly into accredited university bursary revenue accounts. The mechanism was engineered to support verified indigent students identified through campus administrative audits, which show t...

  Building an online presence is easier than building an online sales journey that actually works. A business can have online visibility and still struggle to turn attention into purchases. This is one of the gaps Florens Kairos Digitals is focused on addressing. Founded by Udeoha Franklin and officially launched in 2026, the full-service digital marketing agency works around the idea that online growth should not stop at visibility. The real value comes from creating a clear path that moves potential customers from discovering a business to understanding its offer and eventually taking action. Many businesses concentrate heavily on the first stage of that journey. They want more website traffic, more followers, more impressions and better search rankings. Those things are useful, but they only create an opportunity. What determines the commercial value of that opportunity is what happens after the customer arrives. A potential customer may find a business through Google, visit its...

  Berger bus stop is more than a place to catch a bus. It is a major gateway connecting Lagos with Ogun State and a reference point for thousands of commuters. Its transport importance also shapes the housing market around it, making the surrounding neighbourhoods relevant to anyone balancing rent with daily travel. What is Berger bus stop? Berger is widely recognised as one of the major transport gateways on the Lagos-Ogun axis. Its importance comes from the volume of people moving between metropolitan Lagos, nearby Ogun communities and other destinations. For commuters, the hub offers access to a wide network of routes. For businesses, that foot traffic creates a strong commercial environment. For residents, however, proximity to a transport hub can mean noise, congestion and intense pedestrian activity. The exact location of a home therefore matters as much as the neighbourhood name. The surrounding neighbourhoods Ojodu Berger is the most direct residential reference point, bu...