United Bank for Africa Plc has reshaped its executive leadership as four long-serving executive directors prepare to retire at the end of their tenure, while a new crop of senior executives is set to assume office from January 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The bank disclosed that Deputy Managing Director Muyiwa Akinyemi, alongside Executive […]
By Godwin Anyebe The forecast that Emerging Market’s (EM’s) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth will comfortably outpace what’s seen in developed markets (DM) should be good news for investors. However, faster growth will be driven in large part by a pick-up in China after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted, while many other major EMs face downside […]
By Godwin Anyebe Economic and political freedoms and the rule of law are important precursors for the economic development, growth, education and sustainability of sovereign countries. As such, there is an incentive for investors in emerging market debt to undertake active due diligence on these wider social themes. By actively following a country’s pursuit and […]
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Sunday hailed the church for efforts in enhancing national cohesion for Nigeria’s growth and development. The minister, who was represented by the General Manager, National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, Mr. Sunday Baba, made the commendation at the 2019 Cultural Fiesta of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Ifako, Agege […]
The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that for the first time since Nigeria’s exit from recession, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has recorded growth. Driven by the non-oil sector, GDP which grew by 2.05 per cent in the second quarters of 2018 represented the strongest growth in non-oil GDP since fourth quarter of […]
Today in Nigeria there is a malaise of poverty which has resulted in the problem of insecurity. The twin problem of illiteracy caused by excessive poverty has bedevilled and hampered the development of our country. According to the statistics and data reported and disclosed by the World Health Organisation, the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are […]
As Nigeria today joins the global community to mark the 2018 World Population Day, indications have emerged that with family planning, unplanned pregnancies which have continued to fuel the country’s population growth could be checked. Going by the testimonies of some women in Lagos State using different family planning methods, the use of contraceptive remains […]
The Ministry of Budget and National Planning on Monday urged Nigerians to embrace agriculture to ensure food security. Director of Economic Growth in the ministry, Mr Sam Eloho, made the call during a stakeholders’ consultative meeting in Lagos. The meeting was organised by the ministry in collaboration with Actionaid and Oxfarm. According to Eloho, the […]
The Presidency has released a ‘factsheet’ outlining the policy and programme achievements of the Buhari Administration since it assumed office three years ago on May 29, 2015. The 41-page document highlights successes in the Economy, Security and the fight against Corruption – the three priorities of Buhari’s Change Agenda. The document is organised into the […]
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, is to attend the African Food and Product Exhibition (AFPE) on Friday in Lagos, as part of efforts to promote growth of the non-oil sector. This was contained in a statement signed by Ebuka Ugochukwu, Communications Executive, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) on Tuesday in Lagos. According to Ugochuku, the United […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, remains the party of hope for sustainable growth and development of the country. According to the governor while receiving members of the Kwara APC Ward and Local Government Congresses Appeal Committee in his office, Kwara state remains committed to the party and […]
Cross section of capital market analysts have laud the recent growth recorded by FBN holdings Plc, which has reinforced earning and growth potential inherent in the holding company. The analysts maintained that he holding company even at its current trading price, still has potential for over 200 per cent growth in a short term, as […]
According to Webster’s dictionary, a youth is a person between childhood and maturity. The United Nations define youths as those persons between the ages of 15 and 24 while the African Youth Charter defines youths as persons between the ages of 15 and 35. For this particular piece I will go with the African Youth […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that only sustainable economic growth and job creation within the ECOWAS region will guarantee peace and quench incessant migration. Buhari stated this on Saturday in Abuja, while addressing 15 ECOWAS leaders during the 52nd Ordinary summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Government. The Nigerian President noted […]
Lead market indicators of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, sustained previous day’s growth with an increase of 0.22 per cent in the All-Share Index and Market Cap. The ASI rose by 79.99 points or 0.22 per cent to close at 36,688.75 against 36,608.76 recorded on Wednesday. In the same vein, market capitalisation which […]
In a pragmatic way to demonstrate that deliberate chain of activities in vocational training drives industrial growth of any nation, a team of Nigerian youths recently tried their apprentice hands on electronic raw materials and severally produced quality electronic devices. The youths were the third batch of grandaunts trained on Industrial Electronics in the ongoing […]
To develop an education system that is relevant to national development and industrial growth, private sector operators need to support government’s efforts to boost career awareness among secondary school students. The Permanent Secretary/Tutor General, Lagos State Education District Six, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Onadipe said this at Oregun Junior High School in Lagos recently during the maiden […]
All over the world, the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) towards national growth and development is not only important to members of communities alone but to brand owners as well. Besides a universally accepted role in philanthropic work of corporations, CSR projects are today achieving greater sustainability in their efforts resulting in growth and […]
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) and VEGA Member Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) have announced a new partnership programme, Feed the Future Nigeria and Nestlé Maize Quality Improvement Partnership (M-QIP). The new partnership is expected to significantly expand on these efforts, reaching an […]
In a concerted effort to keep unemployment at bay and boost skills for industrial growth in Nigeria, the Federal Republic of Germany has again trained not less than 14 Nigerian youths in Technical Facility Management profession of its five year old German Dual Vocational Training Partnership with Nigeria (G-DVTPW-N). Nigerian partners in the training include: […]