By Taiye Olayemi VDL Technologies has called for clearer and more consistent government policies to enable technology firms scale digital solutions that address social, educational and civic challenges in Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr Oluwarotimi Fasuyi, made the call in Lagos at aContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf The United States and Nigeria on Thursday signed a Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP) aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment, with priority sectors including agriculture, the digital economy, and infrastructure. Speaking at the ministerial briefing in Lagos, Mr Bradley McKinney, Deputy Assistant SecretaryContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Chief Ehiagwina Patrick, Group Managing Director of Patjeda Group, says effective corporate social responsibility (CSR) by private sector firms can curb the rising migration of Nigerian youths abroad in search of better opportunities. Patrick, during a policy dialogue on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development in Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has called on countries to protect the UN Charter, urging them to “stand up for a rules-based order” – or pay the price. Mohammed made the call in a speech to the Danish Parliament on Thursday, The UN’sContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi EnterpriseNGR, a financial and professional services advocacy group, says Nigeria’s economy is stabilising as recent reforms restore confidence and unlock investment, according to its 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook. The Chief Executive Officer of EnterpriseNGR, Mrs Obi Ibekwe, while speaking at the presentation of the report in Lagos onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has called on government, industry leaders, and stakeholders to consolidate recent economic stabilisation gains, warning that stability alone is insufficient to deliver prosperity. Speaking at the launch of the 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook, on Thursday in Lagos. NESG Chairman, Mr NiyiContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has urged policymakers to deepen reforms, strengthen institutions and sustain macroeconomic discipline to convert recent stabilisation gains into durable, inclusive growth from 2026. Chief Economist, NESG, Dr Olusegun Omisakin, made the call on Thursday in Lagos while presenting theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), in partnership with DEG, Germany’s development finance institution, and Africa Foresight Group (AFG), has intensified efforts to help Nigerian companies strengthen climate commitments. The partnership would also unlock access to climate-linked capital estimated at between $2.5 billion and $3.1 billion.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Jan. 15, 2025 (NAN) Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says the economy is projected to grow 4.68 per cent in 2026 as the government drives investment-led, inclusive growth aimed at creating jobs and boosting citizens’ welfare. Edun made theContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled an expansion programme to more than double capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million within three years. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Bird, disclosed this on Wednesday during an interactive mediaContinue Reading
