Chartered Institute of Bankers and the Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) have enjoined banks to further deepen and prioritize financial inclusion, women’s empowerment and sustained growth through strategic mandates and frameworks, aimed at closing the financial gap and empowering more small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners. Both organisations made this call during a courtesy visit to the newly invested 24th President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Dr. Dele Alabi, Ph.D, FCIB, as part of plans to congratulate him on his investiture as well as seek a stronger…
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Ace comedian and compere Gbenga Adeyinka will host the second edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit, while actress and content creator Kiekie has joined the growing list of speakers for the event. The announcement was made on Monday by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of QEDNG. Dr Olamide Okulaja, technical adviser to the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, and a key driver of the Invest Lagos initiative, is another addition to the lineup of speakers. The organisers also announced that veteran journalist and culture advocate Steve Ayorinde and broadcaster and media executive Funke Treasure will moderate the…
One month after it was set up by the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the 7-member Welfare Committee to support the Super Falcons during the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco is as good as dead as the members are stranded in Nigeria few hours to Nigeria’s opening game against Malawi at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat tomorrow. The Committee which was formed to ensure the players’ comfort, handle administrative support, and oversee the prompt payment of bonuses and allowances is unable to function following the none release of funds to facilitate its…
***Cites Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage’s Global Success to Inspire African Entrepreneurs Chairperson of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Avon Healthcare Limited and Heirs Insurance Brokers, Dr. Awele Elumelu, has urged young African entrepreneurs to believe in their potential, saying the continent is home to world-class talent capable of competing globally when provided with the right support, training and access to capital. Speaking while addressing young entrepreneurs at an event, Dr Elumelu cited the growing global recognition of African creatives as evidence that the continent’s talent can excel on the world stage.Using music as an example, she recalled her family’s excitement over a…
***Signifies Landmark Investment in Talent and Career Growth Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has announced the promotion of 547 employees and the approval of 579 Step Increments following the successful conclusion of its 2025 Performance Appraisal Exercise, reaffirming the Company’s unwavering commitment to recognising excellence, rewarding performance and building one of Africa’s most admired workplaces. The milestone reflects AEDC’s deliberate investment in its people as the Company accelerates its transformation into a customer-centric, high-performing electricity distribution company with global standards and Pan-African aspirations. The promotions and step increments, approved by the Company’s Management, recognise employees who have demonstrated exceptional commitment,…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja A high-level fireside dialogue between the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr OlayemiCardoso, and the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will headline the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum, taking place at the CBN Headquarters, Abuja, on Wednesday, 29 July, and Thursday, 30 July 2026. Hosted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with the Emerging Markets Forum (EMF) and the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum will convene senior policymakers, central bankers, ministers, development partners, private-sector…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Ministry of Defence has affirmed its commitment to partner with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to fully implement the NIMC Act 2026, leveraging integrated digital identity systems and identity verification to bolster national security operations. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa stated this when he received the Director General/CEO of NIMC, Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, alongside her management team, at the Ship House in Abuja.General Musa emphasised that robust interagency collaboration is crucial in addressing the dynamic nature of modern crime and threat environments, noting that tackling internal and external security challenges relies heavily…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa said at the weekend that education will drive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s target of building a $1trn Nigerian economy by 2030.Alausa who stated this during an interview with journalists said the Federal Government is repositioning the education sector to produce a globally competitive workforce through sustained investments in human capital, skills acquisition and tertiary education reforms.He said, “We want to be the manpower supplier of the world. We need to produce competent, skilled and educated young Nigerians who will drive our economy and compete globally”.The Minister disclosed that annual enrolment…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The newly elected President of the National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB), Dr. Adenrele Oni, at the weekend solicited more Federal Government’s support for microfinance banks (MFBs) in view of their critical roles in financial inclusion and sustainable economic growth of the country. The renowned banker made the appeal during his interactive session with journalists at the sidelines of the 16th Annual General Meeting of the NAMB with the theme “Beyond 20 Years: Engineering Sustainable Microfinance for the Next Generation” held in Abuja. Oni, who commended the Presidency, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the…
There was a gunfire at a crowded food festival beneath Seattle’s Space Needle, on Monday, leaving three people dead and four others wounded, including a toddler. Following the incident, police in Seattle arrested a suspect while currently searching for a second suspect, Associated Press reports. Investigators believe the two suspects were shooting at each other Sunday and, although one remained on the loose, Assistant Seattle Police Chief Tyrone Davis told a news conference Sunday night that there was no ongoing threat to the public. Police did not have a description of the outstanding suspect, he said. “We’re still trying to…