Lighting expo records N600m deals, boosts China-Africa cooperation

  By Taiye Olayemi The 2025 Nigeria International Lighting Exhibition has ended in Lagos, with on-site transactions exceeding N600 million and fresh commitments to deepen China-Africa cooperation in lighting and energy. The exhibition, with the theme ‘Zero-Carbon Lighting: Supporting Nigeria’s Energy Transition Goals’, was held from Wednesday, Sept. 17 toContinue Reading

BRIPAN to deepen awareness on business recovery

By Rukayat Moisemhe The Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) has unveiled plans to intensify public awareness on restructuring and insolvency practices under CAMA 2020. BRIPAN’s Vice President, Mr Albert Folorunsho, disclosed this on Friday during a news briefing to outline details of its forthcoming annual conferenceContinue Reading

Governance professionals urge multi-stakeholder compact on AI adoption

By Rukayat Moisemhe Governance professionals on Thursday advocated a multi-stakeholder compact to guide Nigeria’s adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). They warned that without a coordinated action, Nigeria could be left behind in the global AI evolution. The professionals said this at the 49th Annual Conference of the Institute of CharteredContinue Reading

ACCI seeks actionable solutions to strengthen railway system

By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged stakeholders in the transportation sector to demonstrate greater commitment toward actionable solutions to strengthen Africa’s railway systems and enhance continental connectivity. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of ACCI, made the call at the opening of the 2nd AbujaContinue Reading

Do not sensationalise Nigeria’s debt situation, DMO cautions media

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Debt Management Office (DMO) has advised the Nigerian media to stop sensationalising the debt situation and always endeavour to get accurate information on the country’s debt profile before reporting. The DMO gave the advice in a statement in Abuja, against the backdrop of misleading media reportsContinue Reading

BPP, NHIA partner on transparency, service delivery

By Lucy Ogalue The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have agreed to strengthen collaboration to promote transparency, accountability and improved healthcare service delivery. The Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. According to the statement,Continue Reading