Nigeria Launches East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor to Boost Non-Oil Exports Under AfCFTA
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment , in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Uganda Airlines , has officially launched the Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor —a groundbreaking export initiative under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. The launch, held on Africa Day at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja , marks a...
Nigeria’s Sugar Sector Key to Achieving $1 Trillion Economy, Says Minister
The Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh , has underscored the strategic importance of Nigeria’s sugar sector in advancing President Bola Tinubu’s vision of achieving a $1 trillion economy. According to a statement obtained on Sunday, Enoh made this declaration during a public hearing organized by the House of Representatives Committee on Industry , held as part of...
NEITI Launches Climate Accountability Framework to Drive Sustainable Governance in Nigeria’s Extractive Sector
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has introduced a comprehensive Energy Transition and Climate Accountability Framework aimed at repositioning the country’s extractive industries for climate-resilient governance and sustainable development. Unveiled during the statutory meeting of the NEITI National Stakeholders Working Group (NSWG) held in Umuahia, Abia State, the framework aligns with Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan , international climate obligations...
Standard Chartered Launches “Now’s Your Time for Wealth” Campaign to Empower Affluent Clients
Standard Chartered Bank Limited has unveiled its latest global wealth campaign, “Now’s Your Time for Wealth,” targeting its affluent client segment with a compelling call to action. The strategic marketing initiative underscores the bank’s commitment to growing its affluent business by connecting corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients to unique, sustainable growth opportunities across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East...
Kimberly Ryan Unveils Strategic HR Initiatives to Drive Business Transformation and Digital Innovation
Kimberly Ryan has announced two groundbreaking HR initiatives aimed at redefining the role of human resources in driving business transformation and digital innovation. In a statement released on Sunday, the company revealed it is setting a new standard in workforce transformation through a Virtual HR Roundtable and a flagship Strategic HR Leadership Programme , both designed to position HR as...
Nigeria-China Partnership to Boost Mining, Automotive Sectors
The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership , Mr. Joseph Tegbe, recently met with the Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Senator John Enoh, in Abuja to align on key priorities aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s economy through the mining and automotive sectors. The meeting focused on actionable strategies to unlock the industrial potential of these sectors under...
GIZ Reinforces Commitment to Nigeria’s Energy Transition, Simplifies Import of Clean Energy Components
The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting Nigeria’s energy transition by streamlining the importation of clean energy components. Speaking at a recently concluded stakeholders’ consultative forum in Lagos, the Country Director of GIZ Nigeria and ECOWAS, Dr. Markus Wagner, represented by Duke Benjamin, highlighted the critical role of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)...
Empowering African Innovators: Tina Mbachu Calls for Action on Capital and Coaching Gaps
The Executive Director of the Innovative Africa Foundation , Tina Mbachu, has urged stakeholders to provide more support for technology innovators on the continent, highlighting that a lack of capital and coaching remains a significant barrier to their success. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Product Day event held in Lagos on Wednesday, Mbachu emphasized that coaching and funding...
AMVCA 2025 Winners: Lisabi: The Uprising & Seven Doors Dominate Africa’s Biggest Night in Entertainment
The glitz, glamour, and grandeur of African cinema took center stage at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos as the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) celebrated another year of exceptional storytelling, artistic brilliance, and unforgettable performances from across the continent. The star-studded ceremony which was recently held, honored excellence in film and television,...
AFRIMA Launches Kreative Academy to Empower 1.2 Million Young Africans in Creative Sector
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is set to unveil the AFRIMA Kreative Academy (TAKA) , an ambitious initiative aimed at empowering 1.2 million young Africans over the next five years through education, skills development, and job creation in the creative sector. The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement. The project, themed ‘Learn and Prosper,’ targets Africans aged...
