The 60th Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) have wrapped up in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, with one of the top items on the …
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NicozDiamond Celebrates 60 Years of Insurance Excellence, Resilience, and Innovation.
NicozDiamond Insurance Limited, one of Zimbabwe’s oldest and most respected insurance companies, has marked its 60th anniversary with a grand event at Siyekhaya Estate in Borrowdale, Harare. The celebration, themed …
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NGA President Akachukwu Nwokedi Appointed as Africa Regional Coordinator
The President of the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), Mr. Akachukwu Nwokedi, has been appointed as the Regional Coordinator for Africa by the International Gas Union (IGU), marking a significant milestone …
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Africa Must Scale Innovation, Infrastructure to Compete Globally.
Africa’s long-term economic growth and global competitiveness hinge on scaling local innovation and strengthening infrastructure, experts said at the 2025 Africa Soft Power Summit, which recently concluded in Nairobi, Kenya. …
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Aliko Dangote Named 2024 African Business Icon of the Year.
Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has been honoured with the 2024 African Business Icon of the Year award by Champion Newspapers, in recognition …
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New Chairperson of Women Town Planners in Lagos, Yemisi Alaka, Unveils Five-Point Agenda
The newly elected Chairperson of the Association of Women Town Planners in Nigeria (AWTPN), Lagos State Chapter, Mrs. Yemisi Alaka, has announced a five-point agenda aimed at driving growth, professionalism, …
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Femi Otedola Set to Gain Full Control of First Holdco as Otudeko, Odukale Set to Exit.
The prolonged leadership and ownership tussle at First Holdco Plc, the parent company of Nigeria’s oldest financial institution, First Bank of Nigeria, is drawing to a historic close. Multiple sources …
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Over 300,000 Trucks Jam Richards Bay Port as South Africa’s Rail System Breaks Down
South Africa’s biggest bulk export port, Richards Bay, is now struggling to cope with heavy truck traffic due to the ongoing collapse of the country’s rail system. According to reports, …
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Ecobank Group Elevates Nigerian Finance Executive Ayo Adepoju to Board as Group Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, has announced the appointment of Nigerian-born finance expert, Ayo Adepoju, as a Group Executive …
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Trustfund Pensions Declares 55 Kobo Dividend as Profit Rises 48% in 2024
Trustfund Pensions Limited has declared a dividend of 55 kobo per share for the 2024 financial year after recording strong financial growth across key performance indicators. The company made this …