Olayemi Cardoso, the newly appointed governor of Nigeria’s central bank, announced plans to implement tighter monetary policies in the next two quarters to manage inflation while urging banks to bolster their capital to support economic growth. Addressing immediate challenges such as curbing excess liquidity and combating inflation, Cardoso emphasised a shift from direct fiscal interventions Read More…
Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, revealed ongoing strategies to revolutionise Nigeria’s video game animation sector. Speaking at the third-quarter edition of the Xbox Developer Hangout, organised by Microsoft in Lagos, Musawa emphasised the intent to integrate Nigerian movies, music, fashion, and cultural elements into locally produced video games. Highlighting the Read More…
Mrs. Toyin Oke-Osayintolu, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, addressed the dire issue of inadequate access to basic health care services among adolescents and young people in Nigeria. She highlighted these concerns during her keynote address at the 23rd Biennial Conference of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Read More…
The Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called upon heads of agencies within the ministry to diligently pursue the objectives outlined in the Performance Bond he signed with President Bola Tinubu. In a statement released in Lagos on Wednesday, Oyetola emphasised the significance of executing the performance bond, alongside completing vital Read More…
According to Mr. Olumide Balogun, the Country Director of Google West Africa, the recent Google Hustle Academy graduation in Abuja was a celebration not just of 5,300 graduates but also of the significant empowerment provided to 10,000 businesses across Africa, including 4,400 in Nigeria. Balogun emphasized that the fund, comprising financial aid, mentorship, and business Read More…
Currency traders foresee fluctuations in Nigeria’s naira, Kenya’s shilling, and Zambia’s kwacha in the upcoming week, while Ghana’s cedi and Uganda’s shilling are expected to maintain stability, according to Reuters reports. Kenya’s Shilling The Kenyan shilling is anticipated to continue its gradual decline due to heightened foreign currency demand across sectors leading up to year-end. Read More…
By Chinwendu Uzoatu Capital City Development Limited is actively engaging in philanthropy, extending support to the underprivileged sectors of society and giving back to the community. Specialising in the sale of undeveloped land and developed properties, the company launched its ‘Social Impact Month’ at the onset of November, reaching out to selected communities and offering Read More…
A partnership between WaterAid and the Lagos State Government resulted in the unveiling of a newly installed 6,000-litre solar-powered borehole, refurbished toilets, and handwashing stations at Community and LGA Primary schools in Ijegun. Evelyn Mere, WaterAid Nigeria’s Country Director, emphasised that the commissioning, coinciding with World Toilet Day 2023, marked a significant step. The project Read More…
Sterling Bank Limited, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has clinched the prestigious title of the 2022 Overall Best Workplace in Nigeria, affirming its consecutive win in the large corporate category awards hosted by Great Place to Work (GPTW). This year marks Sterling Bank’s continuous triumph in claiming the overall best workplace award by GPTW Read More…
Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), revealed in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja that the committee intends to strategise for the upcoming 2024 events, particularly focusing on the Olympics, during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) set for Dec. 13. Nezianya highlighted that during the AGM, the committee plans Read More…
