At the Summit convened in Abuja to propel the implementation of the AfCFTA, ignite economic growth across the continent, dismantle all obstacles hindering the full adoption of the agreement and elevate intra-African trade attendance top… Read More »AfCFTA: African countries commit to increase intra-continental trade to 50% by 2030
In a bid to combat climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the world is aiming to triple its renewable energy capacity by 2030. However, a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA)… Read More »Climate change: Tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 faces hurdles – IEA
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) said the national grid has been restored after the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress called off their strike. Adebiyi Adeyeye, National President of the NUEE,… Read More »National grid restored after strike suspension, says NUEE
By Olubunmi Oladejo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has cautioned its members not to register under Rauf Aregbesola-led Omoluabi Group. The former governor, Rauf Aregbesola, had directed membership registration of its caucus,… Read More »Osun APC tells members to ignore membership registration by Aregbesola
…govt begins one-project–per-local-council system As part of move to deepen accountability in governance in the State, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has raised Committees to verify projects executed by the 31 local government… Read More »Eno deepens accountability in Akwa Ibom, moves to verify LG projects
In a surprising turn of events, the federal government has finally admitted Africa’s biggest oil-producing country will be spending up to N5.4 trillion on oil subsidies in 2024. This comes after months of repeated denials… Read More »After countless denials, FG admits to N5.4trn oil subsidy in 2024
MultiChoice, Africa’s largest pay-TV operator, has been advised by an independent board to accept a $2.9 billion buyout offer from French streaming service Canal+. The offer values MultiChoice at R120 ($6.4) per share, according to… Read More »MultiChoice to accept buyout offer from Canal+
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has lifted the suspension it earlier this year placed on trading in the shares of Oando Plc. JSE on March 27, 2024 suspended secondary listing of Oando securities due to its… Read More »Johannesburg Stock Exchange lifts suspension on Oando shares
Nigerian lenders have started submitting plans to meet new minimum capital requirements to strengthen the financial system and support economic growth, the central bank said on Tuesday, after setting the standard in March. Commercial banks… Read More »Nigerian banks submitting recapitalisation plans, central bank says
A leading microfinance bank in Nigeria, VFD Microfinance Bank is proud to announce the launch of its new brand campaign, “Enabling You to Achieve.” This campaign underscores the bank’s commitment to contributing to the growth… Read More »VFD Microfinance Bank Launches “Enabling You to Achieve” Campaign to Drive Customer Success and Economic Growth