By Babajide Komolafe United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reinforced its commitment towards tackling youth unemployment across the continent with the successful employment of over 700 young professionals under its Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP). Since inception, the bank’s GMAP initiative has empowered more than 5,000 young graduates across Africa, providing them with world-class training, […]

The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has tasked the management of the Dangote Group of Companies on the need to expand the annual production capacity of its subsidiary, the Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR), to 600,000 metric tonnes by the year 2030.    The Minister, accompanied by the Executive Secretary of the National Sugar […]

By Peter Oyedele, Abuja Former President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has reaffirmed his lifelong commitment to Africa’s development, dedicating his African Lifetime Achievement Award to Nigeria and the continent at large. Adesina received the honour at the African Heritage Awards held in Accra over the weekend, where he described his service to […]

…Urges Loyalty Beyond Tributes The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced a N500 million support fund for the family of late Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi, urging political associates not to abandon those he left behind. Wike made the announcement on Thursday during a Night of Tribute held in Port Harcourt in […]

By Peter Egwuatu Energia Limited has announced the appointment of Oladimeji Bashorun as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following the vacancy created by the exit of Mr. Chidi Egonu. Bashorun, who previously served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), steps into the role following years of providing strategic and operational leadership within the organisation. […]

In a world where the movement of goods quietly dictates the rise and fall of economies, Joe Enobong has spent over two decades mastering the invisible architecture of trade

By C. Don Adinuba It says a lot about the kind person Chief Charles C. Ifeanyi was that when he retired as the second or third person in the hierarchy of the entire Nigerian Customs Service, he had no house anywhere in the world. Most Nigerians would find this fact extremely difficult to accept because […]

Agbor, Delta State, came alive as the Erommaose Nwokoro Foundation held its 3rd annual graduation ceremony at the Highstar Event Centre, reaffirming its commitment to youth empowerment through entrepreneurship and skills acquisition.

..describes him as a mentor and role model By Chinedu Adonu The Managing Director of Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd, Architect Chibuikem Onyekachi Emmanuel, has praised the humanitarian nature of the Executive Vice President, Zotmann Mining International Limited, Chief Victor Nkemjika Nwokeji (MON). Architect Onyekachi made this known on Monday in a birthday message sent […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou In a bid to drive sustainable development across Africa, the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) has concluded plans to bring together global leaders, investors, policymakers, philanthropists, private sector players and innovators to discuss financing transformative solutions through stronger partnerships, innovative financing and bold leadership. Convened by the Sterling One Foundation in collaboration […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — Barely 24 hours after the conclusion of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) congresses in Edo State, a former Speaker of the Edo Youth Parliament, Prince Fawaz Muhammad, has called on newly elected party executives to prioritise unity and reposition the party for future electoral success. Muhammad, who is also […]

As transition to CMFC underway By Peter Egwuatu The transition of DEAP Capital Management & Trust (DEAPCAP) Plc into Critical Minerals Financing Corporation (CMFC) Plc has received a major boost, following an additional N2 billion capital injection by the company’s new core investor, Banklink Africa Private Equities Limited. The latest funding brings total capital injected […]

Members of the Nigerian Trawlers Owners Association, NITOA, have said more than 80 per cent of their vessels were currently grounded due to the sharp rise in diesel prices.

The University of Abuja, now officially renamed Yakubu Gowon University, is set to graduate 12,624 students, with 48 bagging First Class honours, as it unveils sweeping reforms and incentives aimed at boosting academic excellence.

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has disagreed with the World Bank over its proposed policy advocating increased importation of petroleum products and food into the country.