The World Bank Group has appointed Nathan Belete as the new Country Director for Zimbabwe, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia, putting him in charge of managing a huge development portfolio valued …
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Malawi Ruling Party Backs Chakwera on Delegating Duties to VP Usi
The governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) says President Lazarus Chakwera will continue to assign important responsibilities to Vice President Michael Usi until the September general elections, despite recent political tensions …
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Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Experts Call for Mindset Shift to Drive Nigeria’s Development
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, former Minister of Works, Power and Housing Babatunde Fashola, SAN, and other national stakeholders have emphasised the need for a change in the mindset …
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SEC DG Emomotimi Agama Elected Vice Chairman of IOSCO Africa
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has been elected Vice Chairman of the Africa/Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organisation …
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AIICO, Leadway, NEM, Others Make 2025 Almond Insurance Industry
The Nigerian insurance industry is set for another major celebration as top companies and industry leaders have been shortlisted for the 2025 Almond Insurance Industry Awards. The nominees were officially …
The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Lagos State Branch, has inaugurated Tosin Kadiri as its new chairman, marking the beginning of his tenure as the 29th leader …
Chief Ude Oko-Chukwu, the immediate past Deputy Governor of Abia State, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing personal reasons for his decision. The resignation …
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Peter Obi Says He Has Never Rigged Elections, Vows to Serve Just One Term if Elected
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has declared that he has never engaged in any form of electoral malpractice throughout his political career. …
Falcon Corporation Limited, a leading player in Nigeria’s gas and energy sector, has announced that Mrs Audrey Joe-Ezigbo will become its new Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026. The …
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Outgoing Hassam Urges Economic Role for Private Sector
Outgoing Chairman of NICO Holdings Limited, Gaffar Hassam, has called on the private sector to take the lead in helping Malawi grow its economy. He said businesses must work hand-in-hand …