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July 5, 2025 No Responses

Yemi Adeyemi Emerges Chair Of IABC Africa

Dr. Yemi Adeyemi has been elected as the first Nigerian Chair of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Africa Region. The election was held during the region’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, June 25, with members from across...

May 30, 2025 No Responses

NLNG Implores Africa On Closing Energy Access Gap

NLNG Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Olakunle Osobu has challenged Africa’s public and private sectors to work together in closing the continent’s energy access gap, especially for the over 600 million people still without reliable electricity.He emphasized ...

May 29, 2025 No Responses

ECOWAS: Tinubu Recommits To Vision

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS), saying the country would continue to play its historic role in shaping West Africa’s path to peace, integration and shared prosperi...

May 26, 2025 No Responses

Customs, FMITI Unveil Nigeria-East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor Trade Route

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, has commissioned the inaugural Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor, marking a major milestone in regional trade facilitation and conti...

May 17, 2025 No Responses

NADDC Congratulates Ochonma, Africa’s Auto Journalists’ President

The Management and Staff of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has congratulated the newly announced President of the Association of Africa’s Auto Journalist (AAAJ), Mike Ochonma.City Business News reports that the Director Ge...

April 16, 2025 No Responses

Africa’s Asset Recovery Forum Seeks Action against Stolen Assets

The African Asset Recovery Practitioners Forum, AARP, has charged African countries to join hands in forging a road map and actionable processes against resource theft and asset recovery on the continent. This charge was given at the ongoing inaugural meeting....

February 26, 2025 No Responses

Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Agenda Is To Become Africa’s Leading Fintech Hub

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday disclosed that his government is actively working on policies and initiatives that will position Lagos as the leading hub for digital gaming, fintech solutions, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven cr...

February 7, 2025 No Responses

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Bags Transport Award

Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, has been honored with the “Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport Award.”He received the award at the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards in Accra, Ghana, during the Afri...

January 28, 2025 No Responses

AFCON 2025: Nigeria To Face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been drawn against Tunisia, Tanzania and Uganda for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigerian team was drawn in Group C during the ceremony that was held in Morocco on Monday. The mouthwatering...

November 11, 2024 No Responses

Gwandu Tasks African Countries 600MHz Mobile Spectrum Allocations

Dr. Bashir Gwandu, former Acting Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and former EVC/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has urged African countries to unite and work together to secure...

October 29, 2024 No Responses

Access Bank Unveils ‘Power Of 100 Africa’ To Celebrate Women

Access Bank has announced the launch of The Power of 100 Africa initiative, aimed at honoring women driving change across various sectors in Africa. Building on the success of the 2015 Power of 100 book, which celebrated influential Nigerian women,...

October 23, 2024 No Responses

Ecobank Nigeria To Host Design, Build Expo

Ecobank Nigeria is set to host its inaugural Design & Build Expo, aimed at highlighting the latest trends, innovations, and sustainable practices in architecture, construction, building materials, household appliances, engineering, and interior design. &nb...

October 19, 2024 No Responses

AfDB Unveils $100m Investment Bank For Nigerian Youths

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank for Nigeria. AfDB president, Akinwunmi Adesina disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the 90th Birthday Lecture of former Head...

October 13, 2024 No Responses

Seplat CFO: ESG, Regulatory Frameworks Driving Energy Investments In Africa

Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) standards and regulatory frameworks in African countries significantly shape oil and gas investments in the continent, as they influence costs, compliance requirements, and project risk profiles.The Chief Financial Offi...