By Funmilola Gboteku The Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Prof. Enase Okonedo, has urged Nigerian youths to leverage technology to drive leadership, creativity, and positive societal change, rather than just using it for convenience. Okonedo made the call while delivering a keynote address at the ThirdContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged the private sector to take a stronger, more coordinated role in driving the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Sanwo-Olu, who made the call at the NEPAD BusinessContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Ogun Government on Thursday inaugurated a “Solar-for-Health” project funded by the European Union (EU) in Abeokuta. Speaking at the inauguration, Gov. Dapo Abiodun, represented by the state’s Commissioner for Finance, Dapo Okubadejo, noted that the initiative merges renewable energy with healthcare delivery for enhanced impact.Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Stakeholders from the public and private sectors have emphasised the need for stronger collaboration on energy security and decarbonisation to accelerate Africa’s transition to clean energy and sustainable growth. They said that the transition would deliver economic resilience, create jobsContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede TotalEnergies, the major sponsor of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), on Wednesday launched the AFCON Trophy Tour in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event marked the first public appearance of the gold-plated trophy, valued atContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) has upgraded its core technology system in collaboration with global technology firms, IBM and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). CSCS, Nigeria’s capital market infrastructure provider, made this known in a statement on Monday. Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The newly-inaugurated 23rd President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Mrs Ekeoma Ezeibe, has unveiled plans to expand insurance awareness nationwide. She said the initiative would begin with Abia as the pilot location for the national insurance penetration drive. EzeibeContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Bank of Industry (BoI) and financial experts have urged Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to embed Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles in their operations to engender growth and global competitiveness. They gave the advice on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi The Chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government, Mr Jubril Emilagba, has urged residents and developers to comply with approved building regulations and remain vigilant against unsafe construction practices. Emilagba gave the advice on Monday when he visited the site of a buildingContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) has lauded the President Bola Tinubu administration for its decisive leadership in steering the nation out of the grey list category of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The President of CIoD, Mr Adetunji Oyebanji, said thisContinue Reading
