Nigeria is considering launching a diaspora bond in the United States as part of its strategy to attract $1 billion in monthly remittances. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced this during an interview with Reuters on the...
African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has sounded the alarm on the urgent need for innovative solutions to address Africa's pressing challenges of poverty and underdevelopment. He has called for a renewed global commitment to the continent's...
Gold-youth, a pan-African youth organization, is celebrating 20 years of empowering young African leaders. Since its inception, the organization has been instrumental in unlocking the potential of Africa's youth, transforming them into social innovators and entrepreneurs. With a strong...
The Silverbird Group is celebrating a major milestone - Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, their 1988 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) queen, has been appointed as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs by President Bola Tinubu ¹ ². This achievement...
Greenplinth Africa has introduced a groundbreaking clean cookstove technology aimed at revolutionizing cooking practices in Nigeria. This innovative solution is designed to benefit 80 million women and households across the country, significantly reducing their reliance on traditional firewood. The project,...
Sahara Group, a leading energy conglomerate, has announced the commencement of its prestigious 2025 Graduate Management Trainee (GMT) program. This program offers ambitious young graduates a unique opportunity to develop into global business leaders within the dynamic energy sector. Bethel...
In a strategic move to strengthen bilateral economic relations, the Embassy of Vietnam and the Nigeria-Vietnam Economic, Trade, and Cultural Association (NVETCA) are set to host a significant roundtable business meeting. This high-level gathering aims to explore avenues for...
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) have expressed differing views regarding the commission's target of increasing oil production by one million barrels per day within 12 to 24 months. The...
A global climate organization backed by the Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund is piloting a solar mini-grid program in Nigeria to address the country's erratic power supply. The program aims to provide reliable electricity to millions of...
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has underscored the crucial role of the judiciary in maintaining a robust tax system in Nigeria. The FIRS emphasized the importance of the judiciary's integrity and cooperation in ensuring the effectiveness of the...