Praia: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) as key drivers of regional economic growth and development. ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs Massandjé Toure-Litse, stated this during a meeting of the ECOWAS Small-Scale Business Coalition (ESBC) in Praia, Cape […]
Day: March 11, 2025
Digital Innovation Programme to Foster Intrapreneurship in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A strategic programme aimed at helping leaders in modern business remain relevant and forward-thinking is being organised by The Executive Minds (TEXEM) in Abu Dhabi. With the theme “Digital Innovation: Stimulating a Culture of Intrapreneurship in a Digital Age,” the programme will focus on sustainable solutions and extensive departmental expertise. According to News […]
30 Years After Beijing: Evaluating Nigeria’s Progress on Gender Equality
Abuja: The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BDPA), adopted in 1995, set a global agenda for achieving gender equality and empowering women. Signed by 189 governments, including Nigeria, the declaration focuses on economic empowerment, eliminating violence against women, increasing female leadership, and protecting the rights of the girl child. According to News Agency of […]
FG Unveils Comprehensive Economic Plan for Sustainable Development
Abuja: The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, announced that the Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive economic plan aimed at sustainable development. Edun made this revelation during the 2025 KPMG Arise TV Budget News Day, presenting Nigeria’s fiscal priorities and economic direction for the forthcoming year. According to […]
EFCC Nabs 4 Chinese, 27 Other Suspected Illegal Miners in Jos
Jos: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained four Chinese nationals and 27 others over alleged illegal mining activities in Jos. This development was announced in a statement by the commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the suspects were apprehended on Saturday at the premises of Jiasheng […]