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The International Monetary Fund (IMF), says global growth is projected to remain unchanged at 3.2 per cent in 2024 and 2025, as Inflation recedes. This is according to the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update Report for October 2024: “Policy Pivot, Rising Threats,” released on Tuesday during the IMF/…

Google, governments  and stakeholders have called for collaborative effort to advance Nigeria’s digital economy and support businesses facing economic headwinds. The stakeholders on Tuesday  emphasised  the importance of working closely with the government while investing in technology and digital skills development to bridge the talent gap. According to the West Africa…

By Abiodun Folarin The President of National Council for the Transition of Guinea, Rt. Hon. Dr Dansa Kourouma, has restated his country’s commitment to regional cooperation and democratic values. Dr Kourouma, made this submission in a speech delivered at the ongoing ECOWAS Parliament delocalised meeting, on Tuseday in Conakry, Republic…

By Abiodun Folarin   The Federal Republic of Nigeria has underscored its commitment to deepening ties with Indonesia, highlighting the untapped economic potential and promising avenues for collaboration. This was affirmed during the second Indonesia-Africa Forum, held from September 1-3, 2024, in Bali, Indonesia. Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s…

The Federal Government has called for a stronger collaboration and practical action from world leaders to achieve access to clean and sustainable water and improve sanitation services for citizens particularly in developing countries. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Engr Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev made the call at the ongoing…

Ahead of the expected commencement of petrol release to Nigeria’s market this month, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reacted to headlines announcing “Marketers Project N600/litre for Dangote Petrol” published by a national newspaper of Tuesday August 13,2024, saying it was a mere speculation. A statement by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and…

Various digital social investments in Nigeria, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) were on showcase at the just-concluded 35th annual conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Through a presentation by the Head of Media Management Relations at the NCC, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, who later…

A new report of the International Telecommunications Uion (ITU), has ranked Nigeria very high at 71 per cent, in comparative legal, policy and governance frameworks towards G5 – advanced state of readiness for digital transformation known as G5 with Germany, Finland and Singapore leading the global chart. In the report…

By Abiodun Folarin   In a significant stride towards fostering economic growth, Access Bank PLC, sub-Saharan Africa’s largest bank by customer base, has celebrated a landmark moment in its partnership with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO). The occasion marked the signing of a monumental syndicate Tier II Facility agreement…