First UN civil society forum held in Africa ends with calls for collaboration
The first-ever UN civil society conference held in Africa wrapped up in Nairobi on Friday (10 May)hearing calls for “bold…
Category: ECONOMY
ECONOMY: Nigeria sets dangerous precedent by detaining our execs — Binance CEO
The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Richard Teng said Nigeria has set a dangerous precedent after its executives were invited…
ECONOMY: CBN Directs banks to charge Cyber Security Levy
CBN Introduces Cyber Security Levy, Directs banks to charge 0.5% on transactions The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks to…
ECONOMY: China challenges US hegemony in Africa
Washington is no longer the most effective actor on the African continent, according to a global poll by the US…
ECONOMY: Nexgen Packaging opens African headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya
Nexgen Packaging, a global provider of apparel brand identification and packaging products, has announced the grand opening of its African headquarters…
ECONOMY: Why prices of goods will remain high, despite Naira appreciation
There are indications that prices of goods and services may not come down soon despite the speedy appreciation of Naira…
World Bank partners AfDB to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030
The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group are partnering on an ambitious effort to provide at least…
World Bank unveils plan to expand health services to 1.5 billion people
The World Bank Group today announced an ambitious plan to support countries in delivering quality, affordable health services to 1.5…
How to apply for the new NIMC card?
The National Identity Management Commission(NIMC) has inaugurated a new card with a lot of features including payment function for all…
Air Peace Chair Allen Onyema Slams Foreign Airlines Over Price Slash
The Chairman of Nigerian indigenous carrier, Air Peace, Mr Allen Onyema, has raised the alarm that foreign carriers operating the…