Algeria and AfDB Strengthen Partnership for Sustainable Development
Algiers, Algeria — The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Algerian government have reaffirmed their strong partnership aimed at accelerating sustainable development and economic diversification in the North African nation. The renewed commitment was underscored on 3 November, when the AfDB’s Country Manager for Algeria, Abdoulkader Dileita, presented his credentials to Ahmed Attaf, Algeria’s […]
NNPC Calls for Global Partnerships to End Energy Poverty in Africa
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has urged for stronger global partnerships and bold investments to eliminate energy poverty across Africa. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, made the call during the “Energy Talk” session at the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2025) in the […]
UK Scaleups Stay Bold Amid Fears of Market Crash
Despite warnings of a potential market crash within the next two years, UK scaleups are showing no signs of slowing down. Instead, founders are doubling down on innovation and growth, leveraging AI, fintech, and green technology to strengthen their businesses against uncertainty. According to Sam North, CEO of SCALE London, the nation’s fast-growing firms are […]
African Leaders Unite in Luanda to Unlock Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Investments for the Continent
African leaders, global investors, and development partners have converged in Luanda, Angola, for a high-level finance summit that could redefine the continent’s infrastructure future. The III Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa, held from October 28–31, 2025, under the High Patronage of President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola, aims to unlock trillion-dollar […]
Kwara Women Inspire at NAWE Conference
Kwara State delegates took center stage in advancing women’s economic empowerment as they made a remarkable impression at the just-concluded Nigerian Association of Women Entrepreneurs (NAWE) Conference held in Abuja. The state’s representatives stood out for their organization, creativity, and inspiring message of progress — blending cultural pride with a call for innovation and digital […]
AfDB President Strengthens Ties with France, Belgium, and Luxembourg Ahead of ADF-17 Replenishment
The President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, has reaffirmed his commitment to deepening cooperation with member countries during a series of high-level meetings held in Washington, D.C. Dr. Ould Tah, who attended his first Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund since assuming office, […]
Pimento Unveils Festival of New Business to Empower UK Marketing Agencies
London, UK – 23 September 2025 – Pimento, the UK’s leading independent marketing network, has announced the Festival of New Business, a one-day conference set to take place on 7 October 2025 at One Birdcage Walk, London. The event comes at a critical time for the marketing industry, with the UK marketing agency sector projected […]
Nigeria Positions Itself as a Regional Trade Powerhouse with AfCFTA Tariff Schedule Transmission
Nigeria has taken a significant leap in advancing its economic integration within Africa by officially gazetting and submitting the ECOWAS Schedule of Tariff Offers for Trade in Goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. This development reaffirms the country’s commitment to deepening intra-African trade and positioning itself as a major economic player […]
Sahel States Impose 0.5% Levy on ECOWAS Imports to Fund New Alliance
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods from Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member nations, including Nigeria. This levy, which takes immediate effect, is designed to finance the operations of their newly formed regional bloc, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), following their departure from ECOWAS. Economic […]
Surviving the Sharks: Why Nigerian Entrepreneurs Must Prioritize Legal Expertise
In today’s globalized economy, Nigerian entrepreneurs are increasingly engaging in joint ventures with foreign firms. However, many face serious legal setbacks due to a lack of thoroughness, poor negotiation skills, and failure to engage competent legal professionals. According to Cosmas Uzodinma, a top-rated Public Relations consultant, Nigerian businessmen often neglect the critical details in contracts, […]
