‎Adesina Named 2025 Distinguished Economic Leader by U.S. Corporate Council on Africa ‎ ‎ ‎The U.S. Corporate Council on Africa has honored the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, with its prestigious 2025 Distinguished Economic Leader Award. The recognition celebrates a decade of...

Works Ministry Equip Engineers for Quality Infrastructure Delivery — PS Engr Olufunsho Adebiyi   The Federal Ministry of Works has commenced a nationwide capacity-building initiative to equip its engineers, technologists, and technicians with critical skills needed to deliver safer and stronger roads across Nigeria. Speaking at the...

Civil Society Pushes for Transparency and Reform in Nigeria’s Defence Sector   Civil society organisations have renewed calls for transparency, accountability, and urgent reforms in Nigeria’s defence and security sector. This follows a two-day capacity-building workshop held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on June 10 and...

Dangote Hails Tinubu’s Bold, Historic Economic Reforms ‎ ‎Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for implementing what he described as bold and visionary economic reforms, saying they have significantly reduced the strain on Nigeria’s public resources. ‎ ‎Speaking in a video shared on...

Moody’s Upgrades Nigeria’s Rating to B3, Cites Improved Reserves   Moody’s has upgraded Nigeria’s rating by a notch to ‘B3’ from ‘Caa1,’ citing significant improvements in the country’s external and fiscal positions. The credit ratings agency revised Nigeria’s outlook to ‘stable’ from “positive’ as it expects recent...

How Three Communicators Were Shortlisted for African Iconic Women Recognition Awards (AIWRA)   The organisers of the annual African Iconic Women Recognition Awards (AIWRA) have honoured three outstanding women—Mrs. Rabia Usoro, Hajia Hakama Sidi Ali, and Josephine S. Mahachi-Kruggel—for their exemplary achievements in communication and public...