Institute automates certification, tightens regulation for standard projects

By Lucy Ogalue The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN), has inaugurated a digital registration and certification verification platform. According to the Registrar-General of CIPMN, Mr Henry Mbadiwe, it is aimed at strengthening professional standards and regulatory enforcement in Nigeria’s project management space. Mbadiwe said this at theContinue Reading

Pan-African industrial bodies seal pact to boost manufacturing, support small industries

By Lucy Ogalue The Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA), and the Pan-African Alliance of Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI), have agreed to strengthen Africa’s manufacturing sector and enhance small and medium industries (SMIs) competitiveness. Mr Henry Emejuo, the Director-General, PAOSMI said this on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

AfCFTA lauds progress in economic integration

Progress Okeoghene Akubuike Mr Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has lauded the progress made toward realising the vision of Africa’s founding fathers for economic integration. Speaking at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) 2025 in Abuja, Mene underscored the vital role of economicContinue Reading

Africa’s records 3.2 per cent growth in 2024-  Afreximbank Trade Report

  Okeoghene Akubuike Africa recorded a growth rate of 3.2 per cent in 2024, in spite of the challenging global environment, says Afreximbank Research Report. Dr  Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist, Afreximbank disclosed this while presenting the 2025 African Trade and Economic Outlook (ATEO) Report at the Afreximbank 32 AnnualContinue Reading

Nigeria’s economic outlook remains positive – ICSAN

By Rukayat Moisemhe The outgoing President, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), Mrs Funmi Ekundayo, has projected a positive economic outlook for Nigeria. This, Ekundayo said, was due to government’s macroeconomic reforms. She said this during her valedictory media parley on Wednesday in Lagos. Ekundayo noted thatContinue Reading

Afreximbank opens 32nd annual meetings, urges stronger African institutions

By Okeoghene Akubuike The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) commenced its 32nd Annual Meetings, themed “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience” in Abuja on Wednesday. In his welcome note, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of Afreximbank, said that the meetings would provide a platform for dialogue and a roadmap for action,Continue Reading