Washington: The World Bank has reiterated its commitment to transforming agriculture into a viable business that generates jobs, income, and food security worldwide. World Bank Group President Ajay Banga made this announcement at the ‘AgriConnect Flagship Event’ during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the IMF/World Bank Group. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Banga emphasized […]
Day: October 15, 2025
Tunisia and Nigeria Forge Strong Economic Partnership to Enhance Revenue Generation
Lagos: The Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Nigeria, Mr. Mohsen Antit, has pledged his country’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with Nigeria to boost trade and enhance revenue generation. Antit made the commitment during the Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association All Markets Conference 2025, held in Lagos, with the theme ‘Empowering Trade Unions for […]
Stock Market Records N20bn Gain as Investors Show Renewed Interest
Lagos: The stock market reversed its previous losses by 0.02 per cent on Wednesday, recording a N20 billion gain for investors after a day’s negative run. The positive performance was due to returned investor interest in stocks like Skye Shelter Fund, Royal Exchange, International Energy Insurance, Julius Berger, Omatek, and 29 other stocks. According to […]
Oyetola Urges Engineers to Drive Innovation in Marine and Blue Economy
Lagos: The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has challenged mechanical engineers to develop innovations and partnerships that will help harness opportunities in the maritime sector and advance national growth. Oyetola made the call at the 38th International Conference, Exhibition and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) […]
Elumelu Advocates for AI and Digital Infrastructure Investments to Propel Africa’s Growth
Washington: Elumelu made the call on Wednesday, in Washington at a seminar on ‘Boosting Productivity Growth in the Digital Age’ on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the IMF/World Bank Group. He said that such investments were essential tools for unlocking the continent’s productivity and prosperity in the 21st century. According to News Agency […]