By Ayomide Otitoju The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has announced that its 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will focus on advancing the “Nigeria First” policy as a pathway to economic growth and industrial development. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, MAN President, Otunba Francis Meshioye, said the AGM, themed “Nigeria First:…
By Ayomide Otitoju Namibia has secured the top award at the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Regional Finals, held during the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy Awards & Gala Dinner on September 30. The Namibian team was honored for its innovative waste-to-energy project, which converts fish waste into bio-feed for plants using a 3D-printed…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa is working to redefine its role in the global energy sector, moving beyond its traditional status as a raw material supplier to become a key energy player, leaders said at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies. Discussions centered on scaling investment, ensuring energy transition based on domestic…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a $100 million facility agreement with NBS Bank Plc Malawi under its Trade Facilitation Programme (AFTRAF), aimed at strengthening the bank’s trade finance portfolio and supporting imports of essential commodities. The deal, finalized on the sidelines of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Cairo, was…
By Ayomide Otitoju Sierra Leone has formally joined the International Energy Forum (IEF), marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen its role in global energy dialogue. The agreement was signed on Tuesday during the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference. The deal, endorsed by IEF Secretary General Jassim…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group Ltd, chaired by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede CFR, have announced their joint support for Nigerian Modernism, the first major UK exhibition dedicated to tracing the development of modern art in Nigeria. Opening this October at Tate Modern in London, the landmark exhibition will feature more than 250 works…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Director General of APIX, Bakary Séga Bathily, has said that energy and youth remain the most powerful drivers of Senegal’s development, as the country prepares to host the Forum Invest in Senegal (Fii Senegal 2025) on October 7–8 at the CICAD in Diamniadio. Bathily emphasized Senegal’s dual ambition: to accelerate its…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has overturned the interim forfeiture of properties belonging to Teleology Nigeria Limited, delivering a stinging rebuke to both Keystone Bank and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over their handling of a debt recovery dispute. In a ruling delivered on September 23, 2025, Justice Emeka…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary, JMG Limited, a leading provider of integrated electro-mechanical and clean energy solutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to national development, pledging to remain a dependable partner in powering the country’s future. For over two decades, the company has delivered innovative and sustainable energy solutions that drive…
