Archives for July 17, 2025
Egbe Akomolede ati Asa Yoruba announces details of 49th ANC
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Egbe Akomolede ati Asa Yoruba Nigeria has announced details of its 49th Annual National Conference and General Meeting. The details were contained in a statement issued…
Anchor Insurance Holds 35th Annual General Meeting In Lagos
L-R: Mr. Ikuomola Adebisi (Executive Director, Technical), Mr. Akin Taiwo (Board Member), Dr. Ebose Augustine Osegha (MD/CEO), Dr. Nsikan Linus Nkan (Chairman), Mr. Ime Umoh (Company Secretary/Legal Adviser) and Prof.…
NIN Enrolments Record 122 million In July 2025
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has disclosed that NIN recorded over 122 million enrollees as of July 2025, representing a 49% increase over January 2022 figure…
Nigeria’s Local Content Reforms Spark Mining Boom, Set Model for Africa
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Nigeria’s mining industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by targeted local content policies from the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). These policies, showcased…
FIRSTBANK PARTNERS UNGC TO DRIVE SUSTAINABLE FINANCE, UNLOCK CAPITAL FOR DEVELOPMENT
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has strengthened its partnership with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) to reaffirm its commitment…
Much Ado About Single-Use Plastic
*Elvis Eromosele By Elvis Eromosele Nigeria, a nation experiencing the twin problems of population explosion and urbanisation, is at the crossroads in its battle against environmental degradation. One of…
WorldStage Economic Summit 2025 set to address low productivity in Nigeria
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI World Stage Limited, a research and technology driven Africa focused firm has announced that preparations are in top gear for the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2025 with…
FG moves to reduce $1.2bn fish import bill with local production
The Federal Government is taking significant steps to boost local fish production and reduce its reliance on imports. Nigeria spends approximately $ billion annually on fish imports, but now with…
FG: Nigeria Needs Large Budget to Address Infrastructure Deficit, Multidimensional Poverty
The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Economic Affairs, Dr. Tope Fasua, has hinted that the federal government should come out with a much larger budget in 2026…
