The Director General, World Trade Centre, Dr Nogozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Aliyu Pantami, the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment (FMITI), Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Honourable Minister Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (FMWASD), Mrs. Pauline Tallen, OFR and Afrexim Bank President, Prof. Benedict Oramah among…
Failure of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to file a counter affidavit in the N100 billion suit filed by Senator Ifeanyi Araraume against the Federal Government again stalled definite hearing on the suit at the Federal High Court Abuja on Wednesday. Araraume had insututed the suit against the FG, challenging his alleged unlawful removal as…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has affirmed his administration’s commitment to move the state forward in spite of the challenges inherited, noting that he is prepared to put in place necessary policies to stimulate the growth and development of the state. The Governor gave the assurance on Tuesday when he received…
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) congratulates the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Global African Business Association (GABA), Ms. Rerhi Onomake who assumed office on Monday, 9 January 2023. Ms. Onomake, was appointed to lead the Global African Business Association making history as the first woman to lead GABA. Ms. Onomake will…
The President of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar today on behalf of the Executive Council and Management of the Chamber Congratulates the Minister, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (FMWASD, Mrs Pauline Tallen on her 63rd birthday. Dr Abubakar who congratulated Mrs Tallen stated that the Minister’s support…
By Lydia-Claire Halliday The African aviation market has been underserved for a long time. Before 2020, only 9% of Africa’s air traffic was between African countries, the rest being intercontinental. And today, globally, the region accounts for less than 2% of total air traffic despite being home to around 17% of the world’s population. Africa urgently…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved an equity investment of $20 million in Evolution Fund III, a pan-African clean and sustainable energy private equity fund that is mobilising about $400 million into renewable energy and resource-efficiency assets across sub-Saharan Africa over a 10-year period. Inspired Evolution Investment Management is…
The Federal Road Safety Commission has on Friday approved the promotion of one Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM), and 7 Corps Commanders (CC) to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM). This was contained in a statement made available to Vanguard late Friday evening in Abuja by the…
Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his administration’s commitment to expanding the state’s current level of partnership with the military. Adeleke stated this on Thursday at the unveiling of the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. The governor, who said his administration, has a security…
Burna Boy has blamed the organisers of ‘Love, Damini Concert’ for his late performance at the show in Lagos. The music star has been on the receiving end of a heated social media backlash for insulting fans at his concert. Burna Boy was to perform on Sunday night but didn’t show up until 4 am on Monday. This…
