6 h. ago Nigeria’s Jimoh leads continental scrabble charge in Monrovia

Nigeria’s Abdulmumin Jimoh dominates Scrabblemania 3.0 in Monrovia, highlighting the growth of African Scrabble ahead of the 2026 championship. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-jimoh-leads-continental-scrabble-charge-in-monrovia/

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4 d. ago African Development Bank Joins Network To Advance Continent’s Digital Finance Future

Global strategic organisation, the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have charted the way forward at the 4th Africa Cashless Payment Systems Conference (Virtual Edition), a high-level gathering of policymakers, financial leaders, innovators, and global experts committed to shaping Africa’s digital finance future. The virtual conference, which was held on Thursday […]

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7 d. ago News Central TV Opens Abuja Studio To Expand Journalism Frontiers

Africa’s leading continental news brand, News Central TV, will this Monday officially open its new world-class broadcast studio in Abuja, marking a significant expansion of the organisation’s footprint. Located at ChurchGate Towers in the Central Business District, Abuja, the studio will serve as a critical centre for news gathering, production, and broadcast operations, enabling faster […]

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9 d. ago Regulator Lauds Continental Re, As Recapitalisation Positions Insurers For Continental Free Trade Competitiveness

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has commended Continental Reinsurance Plc for convening the 2025 CEO Roundtable themed ‘Recapitalisation & Beyond: Rethinking Risk, Capacity and Collaboration for a Resilient Insurance Sector,’ describing the forum as timely and vital to the industry’s transformation. The event, which took place in Lagos on Wednesday, drew a large gathering of […]

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1 week ago Jimoh Ibrahim urges Nigerians to support Tinubu’s economic, security reforms

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim calls on Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s reforms in economy and security, calling them vital for national stability and growt Read More: https://punchng.com/jimoh-ibrahim-urges-nigerians-to-support-tinubus-economic-security-reforms/

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2 w. ago Nigeria Leads African Continental Free Trade Takeoff, Eyes $3.4trn Market

Nigeria has intensified its efforts to expedite the commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to capitalise on the continent’s $3.4 trillion market opportunity. Nigeria has reaffirmed its leading role in driving the full take-off of the project, at the inaugural AfCFTA Public–Private–Press (P3) Summit in Abuja, on Monday, Speaking at the event, […]

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2 w. ago AFC, NGX strengthen market capability to unlock capital for Nigeria’s infrastructure development

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, and Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the sustainable exchange championing the read more AFC, NGX strengthen market capability to unlock capital for Nigeria’s infrastructure development

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3 w. ago Continental Free Trade Area: Nigeria Rolls Out Preferential Tariffs

The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has disclosed that Nigeria has begun implementing preferential tariffs for African-made goods and opened a dedicated air cargo export corridor to East Africa as part of its efforts to accelerate its commitments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the Customs PACT […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria leads continental push to transform cassava into industrial wealth

Nigeria has called for a coordinated continental framework that will deploy science, technology and innovation (STI) to transform cassava from read more Nigeria leads continental push to transform cassava into industrial wealth

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3 w. ago African Continental Free Trade Agreement: Nigeria Plans Duties Suspension On Goods — Customs CG

Comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday said Nigeria is preparing to suspend customs duties on eligible goods traded within the continent as part of its commitment to fully implementing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Speaking at the State House Meet the Press briefing in Abuja, Adeniyi said […]

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3 w. ago LG Electronics Showcases Smart Living Innovations At Korean National Day

LG Electronics joined the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to commemorate the Korean National Day in Abuja, highlighting its commitment to innovation, cultural exchange, and the long-standing friendship between Korea and Nigeria. The event, held recently at the Abuja Continental Hotel, brought together diplomats, government officials, business leaders, and cultural performers to celebrate 45 […]

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3 w. ago Senate Debates Bill To Establish Artificial Intelligence, Innovation Centre In Ekiti

The Senate on Tuesday began debate on a bill seeking to establish the Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Communication Technology Solutions Centre in Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The centre aims at positioning Nigeria as a continental hub for digital innovation and technological advancement. Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill titled: “Artificial Intelligence, Innovation […]

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4 w. ago Digital economy: Nigeria to take lead role in Africa with new law

Nigeria is set to take the lead on the African continent in regulating Digital Economy and E-Governance, if President Bola Tinubu gives his assent to the

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4 w. ago Aigboje calls for mindset shift to unlock Africa’s $4trn domestic capital

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CFR, Chairman of Coronation Group and Access Holdings, has urged Africa’s financial leaders to rethink their approach to capital mobilisation, stating that the continent’s challenge is not scarcity of funds but the mindset guiding their flow. “Africa has potentially $4 trillion in institutional and household capital available for investment,” Aig-Imoukhuede said during the […]

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