By Lucy Ogalue The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), says Africa needs adequate financing to tackle poverty on the continent and cushion the vulnerable groups while meeting its long-term development objectives. Acting Secretary-General of ECA, Antonio Pedro, said this during his closing remarks at the 55th Meeting of the ConferenceContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Norrenberger, a financial services group, has taken over a controlling equity stake of 60 per cent in The Infrastructure Bank (TIB). The group in a statement on Tuesday, said the take-over followed a concluded acquisition arrangement which began in 2019. The statement said that the Chairman ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), says Africa requires an innovative people-centred development model to integrate poverty and inequality reduction into national and regional development strategies. Antonio Pedro, the Acting Executive Secretary, ECA, said this at the 55th session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance,Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Some financial experts have urged the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take urgent steps to address the perennial shortage of cash. The experts spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, against the backdrop of theContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Patriotism and integrity have been identified as essential attitudes for peaceful elections in Nigeria. Ms May Ikokwu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), anNGO, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. Ikokwu who condemned theContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman A financial expert, Mr Muktar Muhammed, has urged the CBN to take urgent steps to address continuous shortage of naira notes in circulation. Muhammed, also an investment banker, made the call on Sunday in Abuja when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According toContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Sheikh Yahya Al-Yolawi, Chief Imam of Area 10 Jumma’a Mosque, in Garki, Abuja, has cautioned traders against undue price hikes of food items as the Islamic month of Ramadan approaches. The cleric made the call while addressing worshippers during the Jumma’a service on Friday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Joy Odigie Presco Plc has emerged winner of the 2022 Company of the Year award in recognition of its contributions to the nation’s agricultural sector. This is contained in a statement by the Managing Director of the company, Mr Felix Nwabuko. Nwabuko said the award was presented at anContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi/ Aderonke Ojediran The Women in Energy Network (WEIN), an advocacy group, on Wednesday urged the incoming government to ensure 35 per cent women inclusion in the affairs of the energy sector in the country. Speaking at a news conference in Lagos, Mrs Funmi Ogbue, National President ofContinue Reading
By Dorcas Jonah The Ugandan High Commission in Nigeria, has solicited the collaboration of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) on investment opportunities for Nigerian women. The Deputy Head of Mission, Amb. Alfred Nnam, said this when he led a delegation of the Nigeria-Uganda Chamber of Commerce, Industry, MinesContinue Reading
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