The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has entered into a strategic media partnership with News Central Television to enhance coverage, public engagement, and outreach for the upcoming Nigerian Economic Summit …
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NESG Moves to Boost Media Engagement Ahead of 2025 Economic Summit in Abuja
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has stepped up its preparations for the upcoming Nigerian Economic Summit 2025 by deepening its engagement with the media, as it aims to create …
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EFF Drags South African Government to Court Over Fuel Levy Hike
South Africa’s ultra-left opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has taken legal action against the government over its plan to increase the fuel levy by 4%, a move the …
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South Africa’s Economy Struggles as Growth Slows to 0.1% in Q1 Amid Manufacturing.
South Africa’s economy recorded a weak performance in the first quarter of 2025, growing by only 0.1% on a quarter-on-quarter basis, according to data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats …
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KenGen Boss Confirms Tribal Dominance in Company’s Workforce as Kenya Faces Ethnic Imbalance in Public Sector
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), Abraham Serem, has admitted that two major ethnic groups dominate the workforce of the state-owned power …
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CBN Silent as Recapitalisation Deadline for BDCs Elapses
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is yet to speak on the next steps regarding the planned recapitalisation of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, even as the official deadline of …
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Over 75% of Nigerians Pay for Healthcare Out-of-Pocket as Private Sector Pushes Reform
More than 75 percent of Nigerians pay for healthcare directly from their pockets, a trend health experts have described as unsustainable and dangerous to public health. This concern was at …
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TY Danjuma Foundation Partners WHO with $2.26m Flexible Grant to Boost Health System in Nigeria
In a landmark move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s health sector, the TY Danjuma Foundation has signed a 10-year strategic partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to support sustainable health …
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Pension Asset Growth Slows to 12-Month Low at N61.9bn Amid Outflows from Existing Schemes
Growth in Nigeria’s pension assets dropped to a 12-month low of ₦61.91 billion at the end of March 2025, primarily due to outflows from approved existing schemes (AES), according to …
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Nigeria Imports Danish Dairy Cattle to Double Milk Production, Cut $1.5bn Import Bill
Nigeria has begun importing high-yield dairy cattle from Denmark in a bold move to double its milk production within five years and slash the country’s $1.5 billion annual dairy import …