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AfDB, partners to make Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway economic, industrial hub
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway to link the cities of five major West African countries…
Talks begin in S’Korea to clinch ‘essential’ deal on plastics pollution
Talks began in Busan, South Korea, on Monday aiming to clinch a legally binding deal on plastics pollution,…
9,000 Niger Delta youths train as entrepreneurs in Shell LiveWIRE programme
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos A total of 9,000 youths in the Niger Delta have acquired entrepreneurial skills in…
Africa’s youth catalyst for sustainable transformation, say experts
Experts at the 2024 African Economic Conference say Africa’s youthful population, 75 per cent of whom are under…
Hardship: Nigerians cut food consumption by 49% after 75.5% increase in prices, says NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the most prevalent shock affecting households across Nigeria is the price…
Universal Health Coverage: WHO says Nigeria recording slow progress amid rising challenges
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Nigeria has made incremental progress in expanding healthcare services and reducing financial…
WFP requires $16.9bn in 2025 as hunger reaches alarming highs
The World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday called for some $16.9 billion to address the escalating global hunger…
Access Bank only Nigerian company on Forbes 2024 World’s Best Employers list
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos In reflection of its dedication to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises employee empowerment,…
UBA unveils ‘Built to Last’ MSMEs wealth management series
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc yesterday announced that the last edition of…
Shell, staff win big at NAPE 2024 conference
. As SNEPCo MD pledges sustained efforts towards energy security By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Shell companies in Nigeria…