The hum of machines and the clatter of production lines are no longer confined to industrial hubs in Europe or Asia. Across Nigeria, local manufacturers are quietly ramping up operations, …
Development
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African EconomyDevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipGlobal DevelopmentGovernment PolicyIndustrial DevelopmentInnovationTechnology
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DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipYouth Empowerment
Search for Common Ground, Labour Ministry to Train 794 Niger Delta Youths
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Search for Common Ground, has announced a partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Employment to engage 794 persons across the Niger Delta region in various skills …
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Corporate Social Responsibility,DevelopmentEconomyEducationEnergyOil & Gas
Eni’s Agip Subsidiary Awards Postgraduate Scholarships to 30 Nigerians
Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), a subsidiary of Italian energy giant Eni, has awarded postgraduate scholarships to 30 Nigerians under the 2025/2026 NNPC-NAE Production Sharing Contract (PSC) Scholarship Awards Scheme. …
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AfricaAgribusinessAgricultureDevelopmentFinancePolicies
Bridging Africa’s Agricultural Financing Gap
Across Africa, small and medium agribusinesses remain stuck in what experts call the “missing middle” of finance. The common argument is that collateral is the biggest barrier to accessing agricultural …
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DevelopmentDiplomacyEconomyGovernanceInternational RelationsTrade
EU Appoints Rune Skinnebach as New Ambassador to Ghana, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Rune Skinnebach has officially assumed office as the new Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Ghana after presenting his Letters of Credence to President John Dramani Mahama at the …
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DevelopmentEconomyGhanaGovernment PolicyInfrastructureMaritime
Ghana to Begin Feasibility Studies for Coastal Water Transport System
The Government of Ghana will soon begin feasibility studies for the development of a Coastal Water Transport System as part of plans to complement the country’s road transport network. The …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentDevelopmentEntrepreneurshipInternational PartnershipsTrade & Investment,
Ghana Signs $500m Deal with BADEA to Boost 24-Hour Economy and Export Programme
The Government of Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to support the country’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export …
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DevelopmentEconomyGovernanceHealthInternationalNigeria
WHO Commends Nigeria and Other Nations for Reducing Non-Communicable Disease Deaths
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised Nigeria alongside China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil, and Denmark for making significant progress in reducing deaths caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The recognition came …
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DevelopmentEconomyHousingInfrastructureINVESTMENTReal EstateUrban Development
Novarick Launches $116 Billion Development Initiative Across Four Cities
Novarick Homes has announced the launch of an ambitious initiative tagged Project 1600 – Vision 2045, a twenty-year plan to deliver 1,600 apartments across four of Nigeria’s key cities: Lagos, …
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DevelopmentEconomyFinanceGovernancePovertySocial Welfare
FG Pays N330bn Cash Transfers to Poor Nigerians Under Safety Net Programme
The Federal Government has disbursed N330 billion to poor and vulnerable Nigerians through the National Social Safety-net Coordinating Office (NASSCO). The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, …