By Mufutau Ojo Nigeria has unveiled the results of its inaugural National Digital Trade Survey and Mapping Exercise, according to a BusinessDay report. The results were presented on the sidelines of the inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum hosted by the AfCFTA Secretariat in Lusaka, Zambia. Nigeria, a co- champion ofContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo The National Communication Team chaired by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Friday in Abuja conducted a comprehensive review of its mid-term performance. The review, which forms part of the team’s commitment to transparency and accountability in public communication, evaluated the effectivenessContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, says the creative sector in Nigeria is the second largest employer of labour for citizens. Abbas stated this in Abuja while declaring open public hearing on the bill for an Act to provide for Establishment of National Institute forContinue Reading
TEXEM, UK’s recently concluded two-day capacity development programme, themed “Strategic Foresight: Developing Winning Strategies for Unparalleled Value,” delivered by Dr. Alim Abubakre, Founder of TEXEM, and Dr. T.B. (Mac) McClelland, Jr., Chair of Luxury International and former US Marine Leader, represents a watershed moment for leadership development in Nigeria.Continue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo An NGO, IA-Foundation, has raised N30 million at its recent Annual Charity Gala in London to support the education of out-of-school children in Nigeria. IA-Foundation’s founder, Mrs Ibironke Adeagbo, said in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the fundContinue Reading
Democracy strong, alive in Nigeria By Bayo Onanuga We have read the alarming claims of disgruntled opposition figures, some partisan human rights crusaders and emergency defenders of democracy over recent defections of key members of opposition parties into the governing All Progressives Congress. The seismic shift caused by AkwaContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Mr Jason Wu, Assistant Director for Global Markets, International Monetary Fund (IMF), said that the recent government reforms had improved Nigeria’s macroeconomic outlook. Wu said this at the ongoing IMF/World Bank 2025 Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, during the release of the agency’sContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released it new economic outlook report, reversing Nigeria’s economic growth projections for 2025 and 2026. The April report was released on Tuesday during World Economic Outlook (WEO) at a press briefing at the ongoing IMF/World Bank 2025 Spring MeetingsContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy has led the Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meeting holding in Washington DC. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting, holding from April 21 to AprilContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Democratic Front (TDF) says the 6.84 billion dollars balance of payment surplus in 2024 is another indication of economic prosperity under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Malam Danjuma Muhammad, Chairman of TDF, in a statement on Monday said the development would boost investors’ confidence in the country.Continue Reading
