Abuja: Political and industry leaders have underscored the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) pivotal role in supporting African countries in the areas of health security. They spoke at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) on Wednesday in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the institution has played a critical role, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Month: June 2025
FG Lauds Gender Milestones in TRIMING Project
Kano: The Federal Government says it has recorded significant progress in gender mainstreaming and the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) under the World Bank-supported Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) project. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made this known on Wednesday at a dissemination workshop in Kano, themed ‘From Tradition […]
AfCFTA: Cardoso Calls for Greater Cohesion Among African Countries
Abuja: Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), emphasized the need for enhanced strategic cohesion among African nations to secure the continent’s future. He made this assertion during the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025) held in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Cardoso advocated for a swift […]
FG, UN Women Unite for Gender Equality Efforts
Abuja: The Federal Government and UN Women have strengthened mechanisms to enhance accountability and catalyse transformative action toward achieving Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) for sustainable development. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, highlighted this at the GEWE Coordination Mechanism and Institutional Strengthening Meeting in Abuja, emphasizing the need for a unified and […]
Make MSMEs Funds Revolving to Grow Sector – NASME President Urges FG
Abuja: The Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) has called for the institutionalisation of intervention funds as revolving schemes to ensure sustainable financing for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. Dr Abdulrashid Yerima, President of NASME, made the call during a panel discussion at the ongoing 2025 MSME Forum in Abuja. […]