By Vivian Ihechu Dr George Elombi, Executive Vice-President (EVP) of Afreximbank, has highlighted the blueprint behind Prof. Benedict Oramah’s decade-long success, which saw the bank’s assets multiply from a mere US$6 billion in 2015 to over US$40 billion. Speaking at a Farewell Conference in honour of departing President OramahContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu A Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, U.S., Toyin Falola, has urged African nations to strengthen governance and curb corruption for sustainable development. Falola, a former Vice-President of the International Scientific Committee, UNESCO Slave Route Project, made the call on Thursday atContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has called for more prudent management of Nigeria’s abundant natural and financial resources to ensure sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty. The IMPI Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, said this in a policy statement on Friday in Abuja. According to Akinsiju,Continue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Prof. Benedict Oramah, the outgoing President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has received praises for his visionary and impactful leadership. Oramah received the compliment at a Farewell and Investiture Ceremony held at the St. Regis AlContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), has urged Nigerian leaders to learn from years of poor resource management that caused repeated poverty even during times of oil boom. The IMPI said this in a policy statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju on Friday inContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), has announced the removal of the country from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list for money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes. The Director/CEO of NFIU, Hafsat Bakari made the disclosure in a statement issued in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The appointment of AVM Sunday Aneke as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) marks a new chapter in the history of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). This appointment, as announced by President Bola Tinubu on Friday, is defined by intellectual depth, operational precision and renewedContinue Reading
By Joseph Edeh Dr David Olofu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Party (ADC), says the developmental challenges in Benue South Senatorial District are surmountable with commitment, unity of purpose and coordination. Olofu, a two-time Commissioner for Finance in Benue and prospective aspirant for Benue South Senatorial District position inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Rotary Clubs of Apo and Aso Golf have teamed up to intensify efforts to keep polio at zero level in Nigeria. This year’s World Polio Day theme is “Finishing the Job: Our Legacy for a Polio-Free World.” As part of the campaign, the Rotary Clubs ofContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), and the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance public trust in procurement processes. This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Public Relations, BPP inContinue Reading
