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By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor, Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor & Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief, in Washington DC In the bustling corridors of Washington DC, far from the noise of Africa’s teeming cities, a quiet but powerful message echoed through a packed conference hall: Africa has the money it needs—if only it can learn to … Continue reading “Africa Must Finance Africa: Elumelu’s call to unlock $4trn in domestic wealth”
*Says high debt costs crowding out development spending*Says has supported Africa with $69bn since 2020 By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor; Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor; & Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief, in Washington WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria to deepen its ongoing macroeconomic and fiscal reforms, stressing that stronger domestic … Continue reading “IMF to Nigeria: Strengthen reforms, mobilise domestic revenue for growth”
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has emphasized the urgent need for effective regulation in Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism sector, noting that the industry must be properly guided by law to yield full national and economic benefit. He made this remark when the Director-General of the National Institute for … Continue reading “Tourism and Hospitality Should Be Regulated — NBA President”
Accompanied by his children, Sir Kesington Adebutu walked into the venue of the symposium organized in celebration of his 90th birthday, at the palace of Alaperu of Iperu Remo, as part of many of the events lined up for his birthday, which falls on October 24th, 2025. The symposium was an august gathering of Remo … Continue reading “Baba Adebutu Surprises with N4b Donation at 90th Birthday Symposium Oyekoya Akintunde”
Lagos, Nigeria – Fearless Energy Drink, the bold and refreshing brand from Rite Foods Limited, is back as the Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor of Felabration 2025, the globally acclaimed annual festival that celebrates the life, music, and legacy of the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. This year’s celebration, themed “Shakara,” holds in Lagos from Monday, October 13 … Continue reading “Fearless Energy Returns as Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor of Felabration 2025”
JMG Limited, Cooling Solutions Division, official authorized dealer of Trane in Nigeria, in partnership with Lambert Electromec, has upgraded part of the cooling system[JS1] at Rack Centre, the largest data center in Nigeria and West-Africa, with a state-of-the-art Trane VRF solution. This turnkey project involved the installation of the Trane R-32 7G VRF system, delivering … Continue reading “JMG, in Partnership with Lambert Electromec, Providing Cooling Solutions for Parts of West Africa’s Largest Data Center”
Abuja, Nigeria, October 16, 2025 The State of the African Diaspora (SOAD) has sought for mutual collaboration and partnership with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on diaspora engagement, investment, and heritage reconnect initiatives. Leading the delegation, the Prime Minister of the State of the African Diaspora, Dr. Louis-Georges Tin, commended the visionary leadership of … Continue reading “STATE OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA VISITS NIDCOM, EXPLORES AREAS OF MUTUAL COLLABORATION”
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq flagged off the construction of 15.150km Ojoku-Ilemona road in Oyun Local Government, saying the project builds on his efforts to open up communities for economic growth and pleasurable travel experience in the state. He said his administration has delivered more than 100kms of road in Kwara South alone — aside … Continue reading “Gov AbdulRazaq flags off 15.1km Ojoku-Ilemona road, joins Minister Umahi to inspect Eiyenkorin-Offa road”
Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote has made a passionate plea to the Federal Government to urgently legislate and implement the proposed “Nigeria First” Policy, describing it as a critical lever for revitalizing the nation’s manufacturing sector. The legislation, according to him, holds the keys to accelerating the nation’s economic growth and creating sustainable employment opportunities. … Continue reading “Dangote Urges Swift Legislation of “Nigeria First” Policy to drive growth of Manufacturing Sector”
In the sacred city of Ile-Ife, cradle of the Yoruba race and spiritual heart of an ancient civilization, the air is filled once again with celebration and reflection as His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, marks his 51st birthday. The day is not just about the passing of another year, but a … Continue reading “Ooni Ogunwusi @ 51: A Reign of Peace, Unity, And Cultural Renaissance By Sodiq Lawal, Ooni’s Palace”