The imperative for an indigenous credit rating agency in Africa By Lucy Ogalue, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, Africa stands at a crucial juncture with its burgeoning economies, industries, and a young, dynamic workforce. The continent holds immense potential, yet, in spiteContinue Reading
Support By Joshua Olomu The Companion, an association of Muslim men in business and other professions, has solicited the support of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for the coverage of its conference on Aug. 10 in Abuja. Mr Taofeek Owoseni, Amir of the Abuja district of the association, madeContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Abuja Residents Youth Association (ARYA), has declared a week of peace, beginning from Aug. 11, to promote harmonious relationships among youths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Its President, Mr Akoshile Mukhtar, who disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday, distanced the associationContinue Reading
By Olawale Alabi Team Nigeria’s 4×100 metres relay teams on Thursday in Paris recorded season best times in their respective races but still failed to advance at the 2024 Olympic Games. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both teams failed to qualify for the next round in theirContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Nigerians in London and other parts of the world have been advised to acquire homes and properties in Abuja, their country’s capital, to safeguard their future financial investments. This is part of efforts by the President Bola Tinubu administration to strengthen the housing sector ofContinue Reading
Embargo By Ehigimetor Igbaugba Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has lifted the 25-year embargo on employment into the State civil service. Dr Erasmus Ekpang, Commissioner for Information, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Wednesday. While noting thatContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Abdullahi Ango as the Mandate Secretary for the newly established Youth Development Secretariat of the FCTA. Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Director (Press), Office of the FCT Minister, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, said that the appointment markedContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Dr Biodun Adedipe, Chief Consultant, B. Adedipe Associates Ltd., says Nigerian businesses must adapt to 23 megatrends to succeed in the changing world, particularly for positive results and futurist growth. Adedipe made this known at the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Academy’s Network Breakfast on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Olawale Alabi Purity Akuh, head coach of Nigeria’s female wrestling team, says there is no cause for alarm regarding Team Nigeria’s medal prospects at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that two of the five Nigerian female wrestlers are already outContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa The Federal Government says the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) has been restructured with a capital base of N110 billion to support youth-led businesses. The Minister of Youth, Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim, stated this in Akure on Tuesday during a town hall meeting for South-West youths. IbrahimContinue Reading
