By Matthew Denis The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has urged Rectors and Provosts of higher institutions to broaden their partnerships with the private sector in order to enhance internal revenue generation and reduce reliance on federal funding. Dr.…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria has attracted $7.6 billion in investment interests at the Africa Investment Forum 2024, held in Rabat, Morocco, from 4 to 6 December 2024. The announcement was made by Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development…
The Lagos State Government has entered into a strategic partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), a commercial, not-for-profit organisation with an official mandate from the Commonwealth Heads of Government to facilitate trade and investment across the 56…
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), a Pan-African Non Government Organisation(NGO), has called for increased investment in adolescent girls in Katsina State. FAWE Coordinator in the state, Prof. Binta Ado, made the call at an event to commemorate the…
By Orifunke Lawal On the 24th of July, 2024, I was greatly privileged to attend the Pre-Summit Investors’ Roundtable organised ahead of the Africa Social Impact Summit, Lagos. At the extremely high-level meeting, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu hosted over 200…
The Federal Government and the United States of America have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Commercial and Investment Partnership, marking a significant step in strengthening their economic ties. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 2024 AGOA…
By Esther Agbo Nigeria Backbone Infrastructure Limited, a multi-national company, has unveiled plans to invest $172 billion in developing the country’s infrastructure over the next 22 years. This significant investment will target sectors such as mineral resources, energy, agriculture, housing,…
As part of efforts to make Osun State attractive to investors and promote the ease of doing business, the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has approved the resuscitation of the defunct Osun State Investment Promotion Agency (OSIPA) to be…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, says Nigeria is getting safer, ready for foreign investments and exploration of her rich heritage. The Speaker stated this in Abuja during the week when he received in his office…
The World Health Organization says investment is key in tackling Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) across globe. WHO stated this in a new report titled “Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2023.” The report says timely investment in NTD will help…
