By Ayomide Otitoju A high-level United States delegation met with officials of the African Development Bank Group on 17 November at the Bank’s headquarters to explore ways to deepen cooperation and expand support for Côte d’Ivoire’s economic transformation and investment priorities. The Bank’s team was led by Joseph Martial Ribeiro, Deputy Director General for West…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank of Nigeria has introduced Vybe Hub, a new digital microsite designed to elevate its popular DecemberIssaVybe (DIAV) campaign, as the bank continues its tradition of redefining customer engagement during the festive season. The bank, which has maintained its leadership in African financial services for 131 years, announced that the platform will…
By Ayomide Otitoju The transformation of Nigeria’s health innovation landscape took a significant step forward on Thursday as the Society for Family Health (SFH), through its enterprise arm SFH Access, officially launched the CoElevate Catalytic Fund. The fund is designed to accelerate locally developed solutions in HealthTech, WASH, pharmaceutical research and development, and non-communicable diseases….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has reaffirmed its expanding influence and growing role in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable energy sector as it marked its Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a renewed commitment to women’s leadership across the industry. Addressing members, partners, and industry stakeholders, WIEN President Eyono Fatai-Williams highlighted…
By Ayomide Otitoju A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Abdulrahoof Bello, has blamed the Federal Government’s failure to formally designate bandits as terrorists for the renewed surge in insecurity across the country. Speaking on a breakfast programme, Bello said he was unaware of any law enacted by the National Assembly…
By AAyomide Otitoju With support from the Rockefeller Foundation, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), Mission 300 convened its first “Mission 300 Day” on the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) 2025 Market Days in Rabat, Morocco. The event showcased investment-ready opportunities embedded in countries’ National…
By Ayomide Otitoju Visa, leader mondial des paiements numériques, a annoncé l’expansion de ses capacités de règlement en stablecoins dans la région Europe centrale et orientale, Moyen-Orient et Afrique (CEMEA), à la suite d’un nouveau partenariat avec Aquanow, une plateforme mondiale spécialisée dans la liquidité et les infrastructures d’actifs numériques. Selon l’entreprise, l’intégration de l’infrastructure…
India has approved a $815 million (72.8 billion rupee) plan to expand domestic production of rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs), aiming to reduce reliance on imports, particularly from China, and strengthen supply chains for critical industries. REPMs, made from alloys of rare earth elements, are essential in sectors such as electric vehicles, aerospace, and renewable…
German actor Udo Kier, celebrated for his offbeat charisma and cult status in both arthouse and Hollywood cinema, has died at the age of 81 in Palm Springs, California, Variety reported. His partner, artist Delbert McBride, confirmed his passing, though no cause of death was given. Born Udo Kierspe in Cologne in 1944, Kier survived…
