FG to add 817MW to national grid to boost power supply
The Federal Government says plans are underway to add additional 817 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the national…
Senate approves MTEF/FSP for 2023 budget, retains most proposals
The Senate, yesterday, approved the Federal Government’s Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP), which contains…
World misses goal to end extreme poverty by 2030 – W’Bank study
. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 60% of global poor By Clara Nwachukwu A new study by the World…
Access Bank to acquire 51% stake in Angola’s Finibanco
Access Bank Plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc has announced plans to acquire a 51%…
Reps Committee queries $10.7bn gas-to-liquids project
An ad hoc committee of the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, queried the astronomical increase by almost $8billion…
IMF financial access survey identifies decline in SME loans, gender gaps
By Clara Nwachukwu The International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual Financial Access Survey (FAS), has reported a decline in…
WTO warns ‘darkened’ trade outlook could deteriorate further
The World Trade Organization forecast a slowdown of global trade growth next year as sharply higher energy and…
Climate change heightens threats of violence against women, girls
Climate change and environmental degradation are escalating the risk and prevalence of violence against women and girls across…
ITC partners UNCDF to unlock financing for women, youth, MSMEs
The International Trade Centre (ITC), and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), yesterday strengthened their partnership to promote…
NLNG evaluates Senate’s N18.4bn compensation resolution to host communities
The Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Ltd., yesterday, said it is evaluating a resolution by the Senate for the payment…