Lagos: The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD), the country’s leading corporate governance body, has appointed Mr. Adetunji Oyebanji as its 19th president and chairman of the governing council. The election occurred during the institute’s 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Thursday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Oyebanji’s election marks the end of […]
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Obasanjo Calls for Reevaluation of Governance Systems in Africa
Abuja: A former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has called for a re-examination of governance systems in Africa to achieve African Renaissance. Obasanjo made this appeal while speaking on the topic ‘African Renaissance in an Era of Turbulence: Are the Lions Still on the Move?’ at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja […]
Africa’s Growth Rate Reaches 3.2% in 2024, Afreximbank Report Reveals
Abuja: Africa recorded a growth rate of 3.2 per cent in 2024, in spite of the challenging global environment, says Afreximbank Research Report. Dr Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist, Afreximbank, disclosed this while presenting the 2025 African Trade and Economic Outlook (ATEO) Report at the Afreximbank 32 Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja on Wednesday. According […]
Nigerian Insurance Industry Sees Significant Growth with N1.5 Trillion in Written Premiums
Lagos: The Nigerian insurance industry has recorded a gross written premium of N1.562 trillion in the 2024 financial year, marking a substantial increase over the previous year. Mr. Kunle Ahmed, Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), shared these figures during the 54th Annual General Meeting of the NIA held in Lagos. According to News […]
Tinubu Brokers Peace Between Wike and Fubara in High-Stakes Meeting
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday night, hosted a high-stakes reconciliation meeting between suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The closed-door meeting, held at the State House in Abuja, included Rivers Assembly Speaker Martins Amaewhule, lawmakers, and key political stakeholders. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this latest peace meeting is […]