By Busola Bamidele The Lagos State Government has secured the hosting rights for the 2025 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, a move expected to boost opportunities for small businesses in the creative sector.Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, … Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Lagos to host 2025 BON awards, SMEs in creative industry to benefit By Busola Bamidele on September 2, 2025 By Busola Bamidele The Lagos State Government has secured the hosting rights for the 2025 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, a move expected to boost opportunities for small businesses in the creative sector. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, alongside Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, received the BON Awards team led by Founder and Chairman Advisory Board, Mr. Seun Oloketuyi, at Marina, Lagos, on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Announcing the development on its official X handle, the Lagos State Government said hosting the BON Awards reflects its commitment to positioning Lagos as the hub of Nigeria's creative economy. Read also: Lagos to host 2025 BON awards, SMEs in creative industry to benefit NAFDAC warns against take Oxytocin, risks to mothers, babies NITDA urges Nigerians to register for GITEX Nigeria tech expo Presidency target SME jobs in 2025, demands transparency in social programmes Adamawa seals energy mobility deals to boost jobs, SMEs Now in its 17th year, the BON Awards is Nigeria's longest-running film industry awards ceremony. Its Lagos edition is projected to create jobs, open up markets for SMEs in fashion, catering, media, event services, and entertainment, while reinforcing Lagos as the epicenter of Nollywood. Officials say the hosting will not only celebrate creativity but also expand business opportunities for entrepreneurs across the value chain of the creative economy.

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By Busola Bamidele The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the circulation of unregistered or falsified Oxytocin injections, warning that they endanger the lives of mothers and newborns.In a… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader NAFDAC warns against take Oxytocin, risks to mothers, babies By Busola Bamidele on September 2, 2025 By Busola Bamidele The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the circulation of unregistered or falsified Oxytocin injections, warning that they endanger the lives of mothers and newborns. In a statement via its official X handle, NAFDAC said such counterfeit products may carry incorrect doses, no active ingredient, or harmful contaminants resulting in weak uterine contractions, postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), and possible maternal death. Read also: NAFDAC warns against take Oxytocin, risks to mothers, babies NITDA urges Nigerians to register for GITEX Nigeria tech expo Presidency target SME jobs in 2025, demands transparency in social programmes Adamawa seals energy mobility deals to boost jobs, SMEs APPLY NOW: FX Sales Officer The agency added that substandard oxytocin can fail to stop bleeding after childbirth, increasing the likelihood of emergency interventions, including blood transfusions or surgery. Healthcare professionals and the public are urged to report suspected cases of substandard or falsified medicines and devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322, or email sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.

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The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on Nigerians to seize the opportunity to participate in the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo, describing it as West Africa's most powerful technology showcase.In … Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader NITDA urges Nigerians to register for GITEX Nigeria tech expo By Busola Bamidele on September 2, 2025 The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on Nigerians to seize the opportunity to participate in the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo, describing it as West Africa's most powerful technology showcase. In a post shared on his official X handle, the NITDA DG reminded prospective participants that registration is closing soon, urging them not to miss out on the chance to connect with global innovators, investors, and tech leaders. Read also: NITDA urges Nigerians to register for GITEX Nigeria tech expo Presidency target SME jobs in 2025, demands transparency in social programmes Adamawa seals energy mobility deals to boost jobs, SMEs APPLY NOW: FX Sales Officer Nigeria, Colombia sign MoU to strengthen cooperation, opening new opportunities for SMEs He further encouraged those seeking a premium experience to take advantage of the Premium Lagos Pass, available at 50% off with the code GTXNG25. The highly anticipated expo in Lagos promises cutting-edge exhibitions, strategic networking, and groundbreaking tech insights shaping Africa's digital future.

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