Innovation in data key to justice, prosperity — Adviser

Okeoghene Akubuike Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Usman, says innovation in data and statistics has become central to building a just, peaceful, inclusive and prosperous Africa. Usman stated this in Abuja during the commemoration of the 2025 African Statistics Day, themed “Leveraging Innovations in DataContinue Reading

Modern customs key to AfCFTA success- WCO

By Martha Agas The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has warned that African customs administrations face mounting challenges amid political pressures, rising consumer expectations, and increasingly complex global supply chains, calling for urgent modernisation and strategic trade management. Speaking at the Customs–Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) conference on Tuesday,Continue Reading

Modern customs key to AfCFTA success – WCO

By Martha Agas The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has warned that African customs administrations face mounting challenges amid political pressures, rising consumer expectations, and increasingly complex global supply chains, calling for urgent modernisation and strategic trade management. Speaking at the Customs–Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) conference themed “BreakingContinue Reading

WIMIN gemstone conference targets sustainable growth, opportunities -Alake

By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition (GGCE) is a veritable platform to expand opportunities, deepen regional integration and chart a future for Nigeria’s mineral wealth. Alake, underscored the importance of the GGCE at a news conferenceContinue Reading

CBN’s monetary policy department contributing to landmark achievements – Cardoso

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, says the Monetary Policy Department (MPD) of the apex bank has made valuable contributions to its landmark achievements over the years. Cardoso said this on Tuesday in Abuja at MPD 20th Anniversary Colloqium with theContinue Reading

UK, Nigeria deepen trade ties to boost women exporters’ growth

By Vivian Emoni Nigeria and the United Kingdom have expressed commitment in deepening trade ties to boost women-led exports and strengthening bilateral trade for global competitiveness. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, made this known at the She Trades UK-Nigerian Trade Mission to Abuja on Tuesday. TheContinue Reading

FG pledges data innovation for justice, devt.

Okeoghene Akubuike The Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, says the Federal Government is committed to leveraging innovations in data and statistics to promote justice, peace, inclusiveness, and sustainable development. Adeniran made the remarks at the 2025 African Statistics Day celebration in Abuja on Tuesday, themed “Leveraging Innovations in DataContinue Reading

2025 LITF: Lagos promises MSMEs continued visibility, capacity building, market access

By Rukayat Moisemhe   Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to continue to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises across the state through visibility, capacity building, and market access. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the pledge on Sunday in Lagos at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Lagos InternationalContinue Reading