Joy Onuorah, THEWILL

Nigerian Nonprofits Have Until 5pm To Apply For Citi’s $500,000 Grants

Nigerian non-profits helping young people develop digital skills and find work have until 5 pm WAT today, October 6, to submit an initial application for Citi Foundation grants worth $500,000 each.

Honda Plans Highway Trial To Charge Electric Trucks On Move

Honda is preparing to test a charging system that could allow electric trucks to receive power without pulling off the road.

Huawei, Qualcomm Strike AI And 5G Deal With US Patent Sale

Announced on Monday, October 5, the agreement covers 5G, artificial intelligence, computing and networking. The transaction will close after the necessary regulatory approvals, according to the company announcement.

NIMASA Seeks Young Innovators To Turn Maritime Ideas Into Businesses

NIMASA’s published announcement identifies innovators aged 18–28 as its target applicants and sets November 13 as the application deadline.

Before Opening Bell, 10 Market Moves To Carry Into Monday

Nigerian equities declined despite positive market breadth, while disappointing US employment figures lifted shares without delivering lasting relief for bonds or gold.

Gold Finds Relief Above $4,223 As US Hiring Stumbles

Gold climbed above $4,223 an ounce on Friday, October 2, as disappointing US hiring figures eased fears of another interest-rate increase, giving the metal some relief after a difficult week.

Gold Struggles to Recover as Investors Await US Jobs Report

Gold steadied on Friday, October 2, but remained headed for a second consecutive weekly decline, with the US employment report set to test investors’ appetite for the metal later in the day.

BOI Launches Online Loan Portal to Cut Paperwork for Nigerian Businesses

Announced on October 2, the platform brings registration, document submission and application tracking into one process. BOI’s website directs customers to onlineportal.boi.ng to apply, track and manage financing requests.

Oil Holds Above $102 as Fuel Export Curbs Keep Buyers on Edge

Brent traded at $102.28 by 4.50 am Nigerian time, down three cents, while US West Texas Intermediate stood at $92.68, down 19 cents. Both were intraday prices reported by Reuters.

Oil Slips Below $97 as Gulf Supplies Return

Oil prices dropped below $97 a barrel on Thursday, October 1, as recovering shipments from the Gulf eased supply concerns after September’s sharp rally.

About Me

Joy Onuorah is a business journalist and brand communications specialist covering financial markets, artificial intelligence, digital economy, and the ideas reshaping business across Africa and the global market. Beyond her reporting for TheWill, Joy uses brand strategy, storytelling, copywriting, and high-value SEO to help brands build lasting market authority.
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