Abuja: At West Africa’s busiest border crossings, the stories are the same; weary drivers battling endless checkpoints, passengers recounting harassment, and officials overwhelmed by fake permits and mismatched documents. From touts collecting illegal fees at Seme to immigration officers struggling with manual records, the cracks in the region’s road transport system are visible every day. […]
Month: October 2025
ICSAN Lagos Champions Good Governance in Business World
Lagos: Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), Lagos State Chapter, says it is gearing up to explore fresh governance models that reflect the changing realities of today’s business environment. Chairperson of the chapter, Ms. Efosa Ewere, said this at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos while announcing the institute’s forthcoming annual […]
AATF Emphasizes Accurate Science Reporting for Africa’s Food Security
Abuja: The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has called upon the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) to ensure accurate reporting of science to bolster Africa’s efforts towards achieving food security and climate resilience. Dr. Canisius Kanangire, Executive Director of AATF, conveyed this message during the opening of the IFAJ World Congress of Agricultural Journalists […]
Cardoso Assures Foreign Investors of Conducive Business Environment
Washington: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured foreign investors that the government will continue to advance reforms and unlock opportunities for sustainable investment and growth. CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, gave the assurance in Washington, while addressing investors at the Nigeria Investors Forum held on the sidelines of IMF/World Bank annual meetings. He said […]
Africa’s Economic Growth Maintains Momentum Amidst Global Uncertainty: World Bank Report
Abuja: The World Bank says economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa has maintained momentum amid heightened global policy uncertainty. The World Bank made this known in the October edition of Africa’s Pulse reports, a biannual analysis of economic trends across Sub-Saharan Africa. According to News Agency of Nigeria, following a trough in 2023, regional activity is […]