By Rukayat Moisemhe Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria says Nigeria’s 2026 second-half outlook will be shaped by ongoing economic reforms, Middle East tensions, opportunities created by deeper African economic integration and rapid digital transformation. President of CIoD, Mr Adetunji Oyebanji, said this on Thursday at the institute’s 42nd AnnualContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The African Natural Resources and Energy Summit (AFNIS) has facilitated a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Africans for Africa (AFA) Initiative and Steron International Resources Limited. The agreement, which was signed at the end of the fifth edition of AFNIS, aims to accelerate the developmentContinue Reading
The UN Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGCNN) has called for stronger private sector accountability to advance business and human rights practices.
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By Rukayat Moisemhe Nigerian and French stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration in education, agribusiness, technology, innovation and human capital development to deepen bilateral relations and drive sustainable economic growth. They made the call on Wednesday in Lagos at the France- Nigeria Business and Human CapitalContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has signed a 2026 performance contract and adopted a communiqué to accelerate industrial growth, trade expansion and promote investment. This is according to a communique issued by Mrs Augustina Obilor-Duru, Head, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, at theContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, has called for collaboration with industry stakeholders to build a world-class steel industry that could serve as a catalyst for Africa’s industrial future. Audu made the call at a panel session at the fifth edition of the African NaturalContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called for stronger policies and reforms to unlock investment, industrialisation and economic growth through Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in the FCT. The Executive Director, National Policy Advocacy Centre (NPAC), ACCI, Dr Chidebere Onwumere, made the call at aContinue Reading
By Martha Agas President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds the key to the world’s industrial future because of its critical minerals. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday in Abuja while opening the fifth African Natural Resources and Energy Summit (AFNIS). The summit, with the theme, ‘One Africa, OneContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says a world-class polymetallic mineral province has been discovered in Kaduna State, making it the new hub for high grade minerals. Alake disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, at the opening of the fifth Africa Natural Resources andContinue Reading
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