17 h. ago Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a powerful message at a strategic brunch hosted by Women in Philanthropy and Impact Africa (WIPIA) in Lagos, Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, emphasised the urgent need for collective action to empower Nigerian women. The event brought together private sector leaders and philanthropists to discuss public-private partnerships and the […] The post Minister calls for collective action in empowering Nigerian women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Africa needs strategic investment in education to strengthen tourism workforce – Pololikashvili

Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary general, UN Tourism, has called on the need for strategic investment in education to strengthen Africa’s tourism read more Africa needs strategic investment in education to strengthen tourism workforce – Pololikashvili

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45 h. ago Peter Obi Laments Nigeria’s Poor Health System, Charges Tinubu To Divert Borrowed Funds Into Education, Poverty Alleviation

Former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has decried over what he described as ‘poor state of health sector’ in the country. Obi called for urgent redirection of national planning and investment towards health, education, and poverty alleviation by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The former governor of Anambra State led this out at an event organised […] The post Peter Obi Laments Nigeria’s Poor Health System, Charges Tinubu To Divert Borrowed Funds Into Education, Poverty Alleviation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Obi decries Nigeria’s ailing healthcare system, calls for reforms

  Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has criticised the poor state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, calling for an urgent redirection of national planning and investment towards health, education, and poverty alleviation. Speaking as the keynote speaker at an event organised by ANAP Doctors in North America Read More

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3 d. ago Stakeholders champion regulatory reforms, investment strategies at Future of Power Africa

Stakeholders and experts in the energy space have said stable and forward-thinking regulations would attract long-term investments in Africa’s power read more Stakeholders champion regulatory reforms, investment strategies at Future of Power Africa

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3 d. ago Anambra police, tourism ministry collaborate to boost security at Tourist Hubs

In a bid to strengthen safety across Anambra State’s vibrant entertainment and tourism sectors, the Anambra State Police Command, led read more Anambra police, tourism ministry collaborate to boost security at Tourist Hubs

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4 d. ago Robust risk financing, collaboration key in managing catastrophic disasters – Africa Re DMD

Nigeria and the rest of Africa could better manage their catastrophic disasters through strategic risk financing and public private sector read more Robust risk financing, collaboration key in managing catastrophic disasters – Africa Re DMD

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4 d. ago Sexual harassment: Lawyer alleges FUOYE biased, calls for external investigation

Pelumi Olajengbesi, a legal practitioner, has described the dismissal of sexual allegations against Abayomi Fasina, vice-chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti read more Sexual harassment: Lawyer alleges FUOYE biased, calls for external investigation

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5 d. ago eHealth Africa Partners BellaNaija To Champion Adolescent Girls’ Health

eHealth Africa, a leader in data-driven digital health innovations and mobile/web-based solutions that enhance healthcare access for underserved communities, has partnered with BellaNaija, a leading lifestyle and media platform, to improve the health and well-being of women and adolescent girls across Africa. This strategic collaboration underscores a shared commitment to spotlight and address the unique […]

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6 d. ago Trump’s trade tariffs: Obi advises Africa on survival strategy

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka   Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, has called on African nations to urgently invest in their human capital and scale up productivity as a strategy to mitigate the impact of potential trade disruptions under a second Donald Trump presidency in the United […] The post Trump’s trade tariffs: Obi advises Africa on survival strategy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Africa’s AI roadmap: Defining sovereignty, scaling innovation, and securing strategic advantage

Introduction: The AI crossroads As the U.S., EU, and China pour billions into AI to secure global dominance, Africa faces read more Africa’s AI roadmap: Defining sovereignty, scaling innovation, and securing strategic advantage

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6 d. ago Firms Team Up On Advanced Cybersecurity, Compliance Solutions Across Africa

Mart Networks Group, a prominent value-added distributor operating across the Middle East and Africa, has entered into a strategic distribution partnership with Infopercept, a global leader in platform-led managed security services. Through this alliance, Mart Networks will distribute Infopercept’s flagship platforms—Invinsense OXDR and Invinsense GSOS—throughout East and West Africa. The collaboration aims to equip African […]

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7 d. ago Experts call for increased investments in culinary education

With the growing demand for skilled culinary professionals across Nigeria’s hospitality sector, experts have reiterated the urgent need for increased read more Experts call for increased investments in culinary education

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8 d. ago Tinubu Positioning Nigeria Into A Vibrant, Prosperous Nation – Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold vision and pragmatic leadership will transform Nigeria into a better and more vibrant country in no distant future. He says the projection is premised on the Renewed Hope administration’s robust investments in healthcare, education, and other critical economic sectors. According to his […]

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9 d. ago Firms Tackle Nigeria’s Power Crisis With Clean Energy Solutions

TD Africa and EcoFlow have launched a strategic partnership to deliver innovative, eco-friendly energy solutions to tackle the power crisis in Nigeria. This collaboration introduces a range of portable, sustainable power stations designed to provide reliable electricity to homes, businesses, and underserved communities across the country. TD Africa’s coordinating managing director, Mrs. Chioma Chimere, at […]

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1 week ago How Tamy Consulting redfines fieldforce execution for businesses

From telecoms to FMCG and retail, Africa’s top brands face the same challenge – executing sales strategy on the ground read more How Tamy Consulting redfines fieldforce execution for businesses

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1 week ago Africa’s maritime sector positioned for green shipping —Oyetola

Tribune Online Africa’s maritime sector positioned for green shipping —Oyetola Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called on maritime stakeholders across Africa to leverage the continent’s renewable energy potential to become a global leader in green shipping. The minister made the remark at the maiden Africa Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonization, held recently in Abuja. He stated that, with the International […] Africa’s maritime sector positioned for green shipping —Oyetola Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Why we splashed N70bn on TVET programme – TETFUND boss, Echono

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, highlights TETFUND’s massive investments in research and development and the plan to make the nation an ICT hub, in this interview with ADELANI ADEPEGBA and LARA ADEJORO TETFUND is heavily funding research across the universities. Can you share with us the fruits of your investment in Read More

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2 w. ago Bamidele Calls For Strategic Investments In Education To Produce Billionaires

The leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has called on governments at all levels, corporate organiaations and philanthropists to invest more strategically in education to produce global billionaires and brands. Bamidele, currently representing Ekiti Central, highlighted how developed and emerging nations in Asia, Europe and North America leveraged education as a veritable tool of […]

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2 w. ago UBA charts path for 2025, to focus on innovation, digital transformation, sustainability

Tribune Online UBA charts path for 2025, to focus on innovation, digital transformation, sustainability •To expand operations to Saudi Arabia, France in 2025 UNITED Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, also known as Africa’s Global Bank, has outlined its strategic roadmap for the 2025 financial year, prioritizing innovation, digital transformation, physical and financial strength, and global reach. Following the release of its full-year financial results for 2024 to stakeholders on […] UBA charts path for 2025, to focus on innovation, digital transformation, sustainability Tribune Online

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