Former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a scathing address to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, sharply criticizing UN and European leaders for their handling of immigration, global conflicts, and climate policies. In his hour-long speech, Trump accused the UN of “self-sabotage through lax borders and misguided green initiatives” and claimed that…
By Ayomide Otitoju Exhibitors at the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC) 2025 have hailed the event as a transformative platform for showcasing Nigerian non-oil exports and businesses to global markets. Hosted by Fidelity Bank Plc in partnership with AFRICON from September 18 to 20, FNITCC brought together export-ready Nigerian enterprises across sectors…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has signed a facultative reinsurance agreement with Takaful Libya. The signing took place during IsDB Group Day in Libya on 23 September 2025. The agreement is designed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the Africa Social Security Association (ASSA) have launched the Africa Saving for Growth programme, a continent-wide initiative aimed at mobilising Africa’s institutional savings into long-term infrastructure and private sector-led projects. The launch took place during the UN General Assembly under the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI)….
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Development Bank (AfDB) has wrapped up a four-day workshop in Kinshasa aimed at strengthening project management and improving the performance of Bank-financed operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The training, held from 8 to 11 September 2025, was organised by the African Development Institute and the Bank’s fiduciary…
By Ayomide Otitoju Major projects aimed at positioning Africa at the forefront of global innovation were unveiled at Unstoppable Africa 2025, where CEOs, investors, and policymakers gathered to explore the continent’s growing role in the world economy. Announcements included ambitious plans to expand Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and deepen investment across technology, healthcare, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM), reinforcing joint efforts to expand intra-African trade and investment in the continent’s automotive industry. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers by Afreximbank’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Invest in African Energies, scheduled for September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. His participation will center on Africa’s growing role in the global energy landscape and OPEC’s commitment to advancing the continent’s oil and gas potential. Since taking office in 2022, Al Ghais has championed Africa’s energy sector, describing its…
By Ayomide Otitoju Hon. Leke Abejide, member representing Yagba East, Yagba West, and Mopamuro Federal Constituency in Kogi State, has voiced grave concern over worsening insecurity in the area, describing the situation as unacceptable and deeply troubling. In a statement, Abejide said urgent interventions are underway to tackle rising cases of banditry, killings, and kidnapping…
