By Lucy Ogalue Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, the President, African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, says Africa will drive global agenda on renewable energy and green transitions. Adesina said this at a media conference in Nairobi, on the sidelines of the ongoing AfDB Annual Meetings 2024. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB) says its 209.17 Euros Kenol—Sagana—Marua Highway Project in Kenya will be completed in December. Mr Richard Malinga, AfDB’s Transport Engineer and Desk Manager of the project said this when he briefed newsmen in Nairobi on Sunday shortly after inspecting various projects. “TheContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The city of Nairobi is bustling as it plays host to the prestigious Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event marks the 59th Annual Assembly of the AfDB and the 50th meeting of the AfricanContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Canon Central and North Africa, a global leader in imaging and print solutions, has announced the Women Who Empower 2024 programme in Nigeria in collaboration with Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR). Mr Somesh Adukia, Managing Director, Canon Central and North Africa, on Wednesday in Lagos, via aContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Toastmaster International, a non profit organisation, has reiterated the importance of effective leadership in springing growth in Africa. Mrs Titi Ojo, the Chairman of District 94 Conference 2024 Abuja, said this during the Four-Day conference on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the theme ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Bank of Industry (BOI) has said that it created approximately 2,198,953 direct and indirect jobs across the country. The Chairman of the Shareholders Committee, of BOI, Malam Muhammed Bala, said this at the 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at the Transcorp Hilton, on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Director-General (D-G), Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Mr Charles Odii, has said that the agency will help to facilitate the export of made-in-Nigeria furniture. Odii made the promise when he visited the Kugbo Furniture Cluster Association in the Federal Capital Territory, AbujaContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has approved the extension of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC)’s Regulatory Reform Accelerator Action Plan by 30 days. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Special Adviser to the President on PEBEC and Investment, made the announcement on Tuesday in a statement. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Chattered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has sworn in Prof. Pius Olarenwaju as its 23rd President and Chairman of Council. He was sworn in at a hybrid investiture programme convened at Victoria Island, on Friday inLagos. Delivering his acceptance speech, the new CIBN President,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (NICCI) has called on Indonesian businesses to harness the exportable opportunities of the Nigerian non-oil economy, to enhance bilateral trade between both countries. Mr Ishmael Balogun, NICCI President, made the call at a news conference on Friday in Lagos to detailContinue Reading
