Business Report

   Lagos based real estate developer Gate & Carter has announced a new residential project in Ikate, Lekki, adding to a pipeline that has positioned the company as one of the more technology-focused developers operating in the city's mid-to-upper residential market. Medallion Apartments Lekki will be a multi-floor mid-rise building offering a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom units. The developer has set a November 2026 completion target. Pricing has not been disclosed, though Gate & Carter is marketing pre-completion units at what it describes as early buyer rates. The project sits in Ikate, a district that has attracted growing developer interest as Lekki's commercial and residential footprint expands westward. Gate & Carter is pitching the development at Lagos professionals and families seeking apartments with integrated technology, a segment the company has built its brand around since its founding roughly six years ago. On the technology side, the building i...

 By Tunji Bola Tunji Olaseinde, the founder and chief executive of Lagos based smart-home developer Gate & Carter Limited, has announced the launch of Future Inc., a new company targeting Nigeria's electricity deficit and security challenges through two separate commercial divisions. The announcement marks a significant expansion of Olaseinde's business interests beyond real estate. Gate & Carter, which he founded roughly six years ago, built its reputation developing technology integrated residential properties across Lagos, among them a smart apartment building in Lekki Phase 1, ultra-luxury waterfront homes along Cowrie Creek, and CLAY Beach Resort, a wellness development currently under construction on the private island of Ilashe. Future Inc. is organised into two divisions. The first, Future Energy, will sell solar power systems to households and businesses and finance purchases through instalment payment plans, an arrangement the company says is designed to lower...

Nanoy Homes’ one-year anniversary event was more than a milestone celebration, it was a deep dive into the realities shaping Abuja’s real estate market today. Hosted at Harris Hotel, Wuye and anchored by the ever blazing MC & Compere – Alinonu Chibuzor, who also was the Creative Director and Production Manager of the entire event. The event gathered a diverse audience of staffs, investors, clients, affiliates, and industry professionals, all with one shared interest: understanding where the next opportunities lie. At the center of the event was a powerful idea, Abuja’s growth is not random. It follows a pattern. And those who understand that pattern are often the ones who benefit the most. During the panel session, industry leaders discussed how areas once considered “too far” gradually become prime investment zones. This shift is driven by a combination of infrastructure development, population expansion, and increasing demand for more affordable yet strategic locations. For many ...

A new chapter has begun in Abuja’s creative industry as Mrs. Tolulope Oladipupo, Chief Executive Officer of Alveena Events and Victoria O Signature Events, has been elected as the inaugural President of the Association of Creative Event Designers, Abuja (ACEDA). Her emergence, which followed the association’s election held on March 26, 2026, is widely seen as a defining moment for stakeholders within the capital’s event design ecosystem, with expectations high for structural growth and global visibility. Accepting the mandate, Oladipupo pledged to reposition the industry through innovation, sustainability and strategic collaboration, noting that her administration would be guided by a forward-thinking blueprint tagged “Vision to Velocity.” “I am honoured and grateful for the trust placed in me. My focus is on member advocacy and protection, ensuring a balanced relationship between designers and clients, and setting a sustainable global blueprint for our industry. Together, we will upho...

The Route to Market (RTM) West Africa Summit will return in June 2026 as a leading platform for shaping consumer-centric growth and strengthening market resilience across the region’s fast-evolving FMCG landscape. Building on the success of its 2025 edition, the summit will convene industry leaders, manufacturers, distributors, and technology providers in Lagos to address critical challenges and unlock new growth opportunities in West Africa. The 2025 edition, held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, set a benchmark for industry collaboration, attracting over 1,000 attendees, 25+ expert speakers, and 5+ exhibiting companies. The event delivered over 21 hours of networking and connected stakeholders from more than 200 companies serving over 1.8 million retail outlets across the region. Key sessions in 2025 featured leading voices across finance, FMCG, and technology, addressing macroeconomic pressures, digital transformation, consumer behavior, and supply chain optimization. Industry le...

Tobiloba Akanni SoniBaze Digital, a full-service digital marketing and media agency based in Abuja, has issued a direct warning to Nigerian businesses that continue to operate without a professional online presence, arguing that in today's search-driven economy, a poor or absent website is not a minor inconvenience it is a daily revenue loss. The agency, which holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Sortlist and is listed among Nigeria's leading digital agencies on TechBehemoths, has observed that a significant proportion of businesses across Abuja and the wider FCT still rely primarily on social media or word of mouth as their main customer acquisition channels, with no website, an outdated one, or one that fails to function properly on mobile devices. Nwafor Chinecherem, founder of SoniBaze Digital, said the consequences of this gap are more serious than most business owners realize. "Every day that a business does not appear on the first page of Google for what it sells, it is l...

  How Celevend Is Solving Nigeria's Event Vendor Problem: A Platform Built for Trust and Transparency By Ayodele Oyeniyi  From wedding photography to catering to venue booking one app simplifies event planning across 24 service categories with verified vendors, real portfolios, and secure payments. Planning an event in Nigeria still means navigating fragmented vendor networks, uncertain pricing, and the risk that your hired photographer won't show up or your caterer will deliver subpar work. The friction is real. Without a centralized platform, event planners whether couples planning weddings, families organizing naming ceremonies, or diaspora Nigerians coordinating from abroad rely on referrals, social media profiles, and hope. Vendors operating independently on Instagram and WhatsApp have no way to systematically reach customers or maintain booking accountability. The Celevend Solution Celevend addresses this directly. The mobile marketplace connects customers actively plann...

 By Ayodele Oyeniyi As streaming demand shifts toward authenticity, Fayne Thri’s “Gone Dead” highlights how artists from Eastern Nigeria are using personal transformation and regional identity to stand out in a saturated Afrobeats market.Artists from Nigeria’s eastern corridor are increasingly redefining their creative direction by merging regional identity with personal evolution, contributing to a broader diversification of the country’s music landscape. Traditionally dominated by Lagos and Abuja-based acts, the Nigerian music industry is witnessing a gradual redistribution of influence as artists from non-coastal regions introduce sounds shaped by local culture, language, and individual life experiences.One of such artists is , an Enugu State-based rapper, singer, and songwriter whose recent release, reflects both artistic growth and regional grounding.  Hailing from Aninri Local Government Area, Thri’s music blends hip-hop, Afrobeats, and soul while incorporating Eastern N...

Firm combines real estate, tech, and emerging markets to help clients navigate uncertain economyTraditional investment playbooks are failing. Markets shift faster than portfolios can adapt, and investors increasingly realize that betting everything on one sector or one strategy is a losing game. Damian Capital Group is solving this problem head-on. The firm operates across four distinct investment lanes: real estate and infrastructure, technology and digital innovation, emerging market ventures, and traditional financial assets. This approach directly addresses what institutional investors have learned the hard way: concentration kills returns. Data from major asset managers confirms it portfolios built on diversification outperform single-sector bets by significant margins, especially during downturns.What makes Damian Capital Group stand apart is its execution.  Rather than chasing trends, the company uses research-backed analysis to identify where real opportunity lives. Real es...

Canadian-based gospel artist Tina Njoku turns her personal journey into music and impact through the Tina Njoku Support Community Gospel artist and songwriter Tina Njoku is set to release her deeply personal EP titled “STORY,” a six-track project that reflects her journey from pain to purpose while introducing a growing mission focused on faith, compassion, and community impact. The EP features six songs — David Dance, Story, Paid in Full, Holy Spirit, and Beautiful each capturing a different phase of Tina’s life and spiritual journey. Together, the tracks form a narrative of transformation, tracing her path from a girl with no clear direction to the woman she is becoming today. More than just a musical release, “STORY” represents Tina Njoku’s testimony. The project speaks about her experiences with hardship, uncertainty, and moments when her relationship with God was questioned. She openly acknowledges that she is not perfect, yet believes she was called despite her imperfections. Thi...

  Three Years of Structure, Strategy and Steady Growth: The Dexta Africa Story Three years ago, Dexta Africa Limited began with a simple but ambitious conviction: that real estate in Nigeria could be done differently — with structure, discipline, and long-term institutional thinking.   Today, as the company marks its third anniversary, that conviction has evolved into a growing portfolio of developments across Lagos and Ogun States, strengthened governance, and rising investor confidence within one of Africa’s most complex property markets.   Building in a Deficit Economy   Nigeria’s housing deficit remains estimated at over 20 million units, according to figures referenced by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. Rapid urbanisation, population growth, and infrastructure expansion continue to drive demand for both serviced land and residential housing.   Yet opportunity in the Nigerian real estate sector has always been accompanied by volatility. Between 2023 an...

 The Nexus Community by Workium has launched operations in Abuja, Lagos, and Ibadan within a 90-day period, establishing city-based hubs aimed at organizing access to international employment opportunities for African professionals. The rollout comes amid sustained global labor shortages across sectors such as healthcare, technology, skilled trades, logistics, and hospitality. While interest in working abroad remains high across Nigeria and other African countries, access to verified information and compliant recruitment channels has often been inconsistent. Nexus was introduced as a structured response to that gap. Rather than operating solely as an online forum or event series, the initiative functions through city chapters led by designated community managers. These chapters convene professionals seeking employment abroad and provide guidance on regulatory requirements, occupation-specific demand, documentation standards, and employer expectations in various destination countrie...

  If education is the foundation of national development, what happens when that foundation excludes millions of girls? Across Nigeria, nearly nine million girls are not in school, not because they lack intelligence, curiosity, or ambition, but because the system designed to protect and educate them has quietly stepped aside. Their absence is so widespread that it has begun to feel normal. Empty desks no longer shock us. Lost futures barely register…But what kind of country accepts the disappearance of almost half of its daughters from the classroom and calls it business as usual? On a dusty road in northern Nigeria, a girl balances a tray of sachet water on her head and walks past a school compound. Laughter spills from inside the classrooms. A bell rings. Lessons begin. She does not stop. She never does. Multiply her story by nine million. Across Nigeria, nearly nine million girls are not in school, not because they lack intelligence, curiosity, or ambition, but because the syste...

 Meet the young consultant transforming how African businesses tell their stories By Bolaji Oyindamola Tinubu  |  Founder & Lead Consultant, Resolve and Resolute Something is shifting in Nigeria's business landscape. Quietly, but unmistakably. A new generation of entrepreneurs and consultants is demanding more from brands — more clarity, more authenticity, more strategic intent. And at the centre of this shift is a question that is fast becoming the defining business challenge of our time: does your brand actually matter? For Bolaji Oyindamola Tinubu, this question is not rhetorical. It is the founding philosophy of Resolve and Resolute, a strategic marketing agency built on the conviction that African brands are capable of world-class excellence — but only when they commit to world-class strategy. A Generation Demanding More Nigeria's younger demographic — the consumers who now drive purchasing decisions across every sector — are not moved by jingles or celebrity end...

   What if online shopping in Nigeria consistently delivered confidence, speed, and premium value? That is the problem 9Royalmart Global was created to solve.Founded to redefine the e-commerce experience in Nigeria, 9Royalmart is built on a simple but powerful promise: verified products, fast delivery, professional customer service, and fair pricing every time.  In a market often challenged by uncertainty and delays, 9Royalmart positions itself as a trusted alternative where shoppers can buy with clarity and peace of mind.At the heart of 9Royalmart is a mission to make quality products accessible, affordable, and reliable for every Nigerian shopper. From cameras, projectors, lights, musical equipment, gym equipment, home appliances, kitchen appliances, security surveillance tools, Handheld inject Printer, kneel Massager or office and industrial printing equipment or other essential tech products.  The platform ensures that customers do not have to choose between pri...

Studio 5 at Radio House in Abuja came alive with bold ideas and urgent conversations as Click Naija Online Channel hosted a compelling edition of Unite Naija: The Podcast, bringing together some of Nigeria’s most influential civic voices to interrogate the future of political inclusion in the country. Themed 2027 Elections in View: Women and Youth Participation in Nigerian Politics, A Work in Progress or a Far Cry?, the discussion examined whether Nigeria has genuinely advanced beyond symbolic inclusion to meaningful representation of women and young people in governance. Among the distinguished panelists was Aisha Yesufu, widely recognized as a co convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement. Joining her was Chioma Rosemary Onyekaba, multibrand CEO of B.B.F Printing Press and a Future Awards Africa 2025 nominee. Also featured were Esther Agbarakwe, climate advocate and policy influencer, Aisha Salaudeen, journalist and gender equality advocate, alongside other respected voices shaping ...

  Building online influence today is no longer slow; it can be done quickly using  automation  and smart systems.As brands and creators compete for attention in an already crowded digital space, platforms like Metrowage are helping users grow faster and more efficiently. Instead of relying on  traditional marketing agencies , which can be slow and expensive, these platforms use automated tools to deliver  social media engagement  at scale.  The focus is on making growth easier and faster, with systems that handle orders, deliver results quickly, and follow set workflows.Metrowage makes this process simple. By offering multiple payment options, it is accessible to users in different regions. Its pricing is designed to be affordable, helping small businesses, creators, and freelancers achieve  measurable growth  without spending too much.  Automation ensures that orders are handled without delays, letting campaigns react to trends in ...

 The future of customer support is here, and it’s powered by artificial intelligence. Ruachost has officially announced the launch of its newly developed AI assistant, a system trained extensively on the company’s internal knowledge base to deliver instant, accurate, and context-aware responses to customer inquiries. The innovation positions Ruachost at the forefront of intelligent digital infrastructure support across Africa. The AI assistant has been comprehensively trained on Ruachost’s hosting systems, support documentation, and operational framework to ensure that customers receive precise first-response answers; whether related to hosting plans, troubleshooting, technical configurations, or service guidance. Unlike traditional automated chat systems, the Ruachost AI analyzes each query, breaks it down, understands context, and delivers responses tailored specifically to the user’s situation. The system is designed to reduce human delay, minimize errors, and eliminate prolonge...

The World Humanity Commission (WHC) has announced the appointment of Ambassador Dr. Richy Onolememen as High Commissioner for Africa and Special Representative of the Commission in Nigeria, following a comprehensive selection process that culminated in a high-level panel review at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. Dr. Onolememen formally defended his application before the Commission’s selection panel, comprising senior officials, policy experts, and special envoy of the Presidency of the World Humanity Commission. The panel session formed a critical component of the Commission’s merit-based and transparent process for appointing senior leadership to advance its humanitarian and diplomatic mandate across Africa. During the engagement, Dr. Onolememen articulated a strategic vision focused on strengthening Africa’s voice within the global humanitarian architecture, deepening regional cooperation, and expanding the Commission’s operational impact in Nigeria. His presentation emphasized sustain...