Developing countries around the world like like Nigeria, Ghana, Gabon among others have an average annual funding shortfall of $2.5 trillion in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Nigeria, Naomi Nwokolo, has said.He spoke at the Sustainable Futures Africa event, hosted by Hudson Sandler in collaboration with the United…
In furtherance of its leading role in promoting socio-economic development, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced the commencement of its Annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Week.For the past seven years, FirstBank colleagues and customers come together to participate in global annual volunteer (Start Performing Acts of Random Kindness) SPARK initiative, to…
. Obazee, family, team members receiving death threats from anonymous callers in the past few days. Aso Rock cabal pressuring him to hands off probe. Anonymous callers vow to induce Presidency, FG top officials to influence probe call-off Following the recent launch of a probe into illegal foreign exchange deals and money laundering running to…
Sara by Wema, has collaborated with Assembly Hub on its business accelerator programme titled, “The Creative Class,” aimed at upskilling and empowering budding entrepreneurs in Africa’s vibrant fashion industry. A statement from Wema Bank said the intensive 4-week accelerator programme was designed to provide crucial business support, mentorship, and peer learning opportunities for both emerging…
The Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, stated this on Thursday during a press briefing at the ongoing IMF and World Bank Group annual meetings in Marrakech, Morocco. She said it is too early to say the exact impact on the economy at the moment, but acknowledged the “up and down of oil prices.”…
Former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of EcoBank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan, will lead seasoned financial experts to address the issues affecting the small and medium enterprises in the country. In a press statement by Chairman Publicity Committee, Chika Izuora, Akinwuntan has confirmed to chair the 20th annual lecture and 29th anniversary of the Catholic…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the management of the Gateway Mortgage Bank for the remarkable transformation of the bank into a financially viable institution through improved corporate governance. Abiodun made this commendation at the 6th Annual General Meeting of the Gateway Mortgage Bank in Abeokuta. The governor recalled the challenging state…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, on Monday, said four consortia would finance the rehabilitation of pipelines across the country based on build, operate and transfer terms. Marketers have repeatedly complained about the dormancy of about 20 NNPCL depots, as they explained that this was due to the vandalism of pipelines that supply products to…
Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa Plc, has announced its upcoming Super Savers Draw. In a statement, it said in line with its commitment to rewarding loyalty and promoting a culture of savings, UBA would provide opportunity for more of its customers to become millionaires through the draw, scheduled to hold at the UBA…
