The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah and President of Gemological Institute of Nigeria (GIN), Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, at an MoU signing in Abuja

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By Lucy Ogalue The University of Abuja and the Gemological Institute of Nigeria (GIN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the mining sector. The GIN President, and 1st Deputy President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, during the signing, said the MoU wouldContinue Reading

CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso

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By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced revocation of the licence of Heritage Bank Plc with immediate effect. This is according to a statement issued by Hakama Sidi-Ali, the Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department of CBN on Monday in Abuja. Sidi-Ali said that the action wasContinue Reading

AfDB president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, during a media conference in Nairobi

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By Lucy Ogalue Africa needs to close a financing gap of about 402.2 billion dollars annually by 2030 to fast-track its structural transformation. Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB), said this during the presentation of the African Economic Outlook (AEO) 2024 at the ongoing AfDB Annual Meetings inContinue Reading

From Left - Right: Public Relations Officer of IDAN Andrew Adeniji; Secretary General of IDAN, Mrs Bukola Adeyemi; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Ogun State, Hon. Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye; President Interiors Designers Association of Nigeria, Dr Jennifer Chukwujekwe; Chairman World Interiors Day Planning Committee IDAN, Theresa Akpeyi; Mrs Gbemisola Aluko, IDAN past Secretary General/Founder- Fittings 64-4.

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By Rukayat Moisemhe The Interior Designers Association of Nigeria (IDAN) has urged stakeholders across the interior design ecosystem to embrace a blend of multi-generational and futuristic aesthetics and designs to drive inclusion. The President of the association, Dr Jennifer Chukwujekwe, said that this would also help to safeguard the futureContinue Reading

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By Lucy Ogalue Some African leaders say the continent will benefit from increasing its alliance with Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) group because of the many investment opportunities. They spoke during a BRICS Business Breakfast in Nairobi, Kenya, on the sidelines of the ongoing African Development BankContinue Reading

A cross section of African leaders

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By Lucy Ogalue African Leaders have advocated for a reform of the financial architecture that integrates climate change and public finance to liberate Africa. They spoke on Wednesday at the official opening of the ongoing 2024 African Development Bank (AfDB) Group meetings in Nairobi, Kenya. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

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By Lucy Ogalue Business Development experts have urged African nations to intensify efforts to attract private-sector financing to enhance tertiary education in order to equip the continent’s youth with competitive skills. The experts spoke at a panel discussion in Nairobi, Kenya, on the sidelines of the 2024 African Development BankContinue Reading