A group, Concerned Nigerian Women for Atiku on Wednesday said programmes outlined in the manifesto of the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, contained messages of hope for the womenfolk. This was disclosed by the convener of group, Mrs. Modupeola Adeleke-Sanni, at the inauguration of its Southwest zone. Adeleke-Sanni, in a statement obtained in…
Former US president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will finally be honored Wednesday with the official unveiling of their portraits in the White House, resuming a tradition that fell by the wayside under Donald Trump. Biden, who served as vice president throughout Obama’s two terms, is “looking forward to welcoming back president Obama…
President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, the Minister of Finance are among the top dignitaries billed to attend the 15th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). The two-day Conference scheduled to hold at theTranscorp Hilton Hotel,…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has proposed a Debt-For-Climate (DFC) Swap deal that could significantly advance global net-zero emission targets, facilitate energy access and develop African countries. Explaining DFC during a lecture on a just and equitable energy transition for Africa, at the Center for Global Development in Washington D.C, Osinbajo stated that the concept is…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha on his 66th birthday, describing him as an accomplished technocrat, lawyer, politician and public officer with tremendous passion for the growth and development of Nigeria. The SGF will clock 66 tomorrow, Sunday, September 4. Sanwo-Olu also…
An organisation, DSG Sport Management, is partnering with Atikulate Nigeria Network in a nationwide campaign to develop football through the seven-a-side model. One such competition was held in Abuja at the weekend, which, according to the chief organiser and sports director for the network, Dennis Onwuka, produced fresh stars for the country. Director General of…
The World Bank Group President, David Malpass, has said that the bank is ready to support Nigeria in phasing out regressive fuel subsidies while increasing social assistance for the poor and vulnerable. He also stressed the need for a unified exchange rate in Nigeria, which would significantly improve the business-enabling environment in Nigeria, attract foreign…
The Lagos chamber of commerce and industry has said that without concrete and quick steps to stem the rising inflation, in Nigeria, it may continue into the end of the year. A statement signed by LCCI Director-General, Chinyere Almona, said a major worry was that the inflation scourge was constraining production, causing job losses, and…
ccess Bank Plc has received the commendation of the Central Bank of Nigeria for its commitment on sustainable banking principles. The CBN gave the commendation at a programme in Abuja which it jointly hosted with the European Organisation for Sustainable Development. The programme, organised for seniors executives of Deposit Money Banks, was targeted at creating…
