7 h. ago Africa’s Growth: Private Sector Leaders Seek Integrated Value Chains

At the recent IFC 2025 African Equity Forum in Lagos, themed “Unlocking Value and Scaling Investment in Africa’s Retail and Manufacturing Sectors,” policymakers, global investors, and industry leaders convened to assess Africa’s investment landscape and collaboratively develop strategies to strengthen local value chains. In his keynote address, Chairman of McKinsey Africa, Acha Leke, outlined Africa’s […]

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16 h. ago ICN rallies global investment for nurses, says workforce in crisis

As the world commemorates International Nurses Day on May 12, 2025, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has raised a read more ICN rallies global investment for nurses, says workforce in crisis

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3 d. ago Sanusi urges foreign investors to tap into Nigeria’s booming economy

Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has urged global investors to utilise the improving business environment in Nigeria read more Sanusi urges foreign investors to tap into Nigeria’s booming economy

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6 d. ago Footwear firm Skechers acquired by 3G Capital in $9.4bn deal

Footwear giant Skechers has been acquired by a global investment company, 3G Capital, in a deal valued at $9.4 billion. read more Footwear firm Skechers acquired by 3G Capital in $9.4bn deal

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1 week ago Minister unveils roadmap for Nigeria’s trade, investment boost amid global standoffs

By Uche Usim As global trade disputes necessitate strategic shifts in business models, the Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has laid out a comprehensive roadmap aimed at driving the nation’s economic growth through enhanced productivity, competitiveness and strategic collaborations with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). She stated this in Lagos on Monday […] The post Minister unveils roadmap for Nigeria’s trade, investment boost amid global standoffs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Abandonment of agriculture cause of food insufficiency – Afe Babalola

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Aare Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has attributed Nigeria’s food insufficiency to the abandonment of agriculture. Speaking at the 2024 African Man of the Year in Food Security investiture by the Global Food Security Initiative for Green Sustainability in ABUAD, Babalola urged governments and Nigerians to prioritise […] The post Abandonment of agriculture cause of food insufficiency – Afe Babalola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago CBN’s FX market transformation attracts global investor confidence

Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market having undergone a dramatic transformation under the current leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria read more CBN’s FX market transformation attracts global investor confidence

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3 w. ago Nigeria investigating Truecaller, TikTok over data processing — NDPC boss

NDPC partners with health ministry to strengthen data protection in healthcare From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) said it is currently investigating global platforms like Truecaller and TikTok over their handling of Nigerian citizens’ data. NCDPC also said that it has intensified efforts to secure sensitive information within the country’s healthcare […] The post Nigeria investigating Truecaller, TikTok over data processing — NDPC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NOG Energy Week 2025 to accelerate Africa’s integration into global energy value chain

The 24th edition of NOG Energy Week will help to advance conversations on raising African stakes in global energy industry. Themed ‘Accelerating Global Energy Progress through Investment, Partnerships and Innovation’, the event is scheduled to hold from 29 June to 3 July 2025, at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja. It will bring together leaders, […] The post NOG Energy Week 2025 to accelerate Africa’s integration into global energy value chain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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