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Dangote Cement Empowers Women Through Recycling Initiative to Tackle Plastic Pollution

Obajana: Dangote Cement Plc has instituted its Plastic-to-Fabric initiative in response to growing concerns over plastic pollution and in alignment with Nigeria’s push for a circular economy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a circular economy is a model of resource management that aims to minimize waste and the use of resources by […]

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U.S.-Nigeria Trade Reaches $13 Billion: Ambassador Highlights Economic Impact

Abuja: The United States’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, announced that bilateral trade between the U.S. and Nigeria has surged to approximately $13 billion. This announcement was made during a dinner hosted by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria to celebrate the country’s 249th independence anniversary. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mills emphasized that the […]

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Lawmakers Advocate for Reduced Foreign Dependency in Nigeria’s Health Financing

Lagos: The Chairman of the House Committee on HIV, TB, and Malaria Control, Amobi Godwin-Ogah, has highlighted an urgent need for Nigeria to transition from reliance on foreign donors to a more self-sufficient health financing model. This call was made during the Nigeria Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) 2025 Annual Retreat and 70th General Meeting held […]

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Don Calls for Investment in Tourism to Reduce Oil Dependency, Boost Economy

Abuja: A Professor of Sustainable Tourism Management, Bola Adeleke, says tourism can be used as a catalyst to shift the country’s dependency on oil and boost its economy. Adeleke of the Redeemer’s University, Ede, in Osun, made the remarks on Thursday in Ede while delivering the 19th inaugural lecture of the university. According to News […]

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Structured Finance Evolving to Meet Africa’s Changing Economic Landscape: Oramah

Abuja: Prof. Benedict Oramah, the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has highlighted the significant transformation occurring in structured trade finance. He emphasized its adaptation to global economic shifts and Africa’s evolving trade patterns. Oramah shared these insights in Abuja during the unveiling of the second volume of […]