A former President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Dr. Okechukwu Unegbu, has strongly disputed the latest inflation figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), accusing the federal government of manipulating economic data to present a false picture of stability to the international community. The[Read More…]
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AfCFTA chief Wamkele Mene to headline PMI Global Summit in Cape Town as Africa focuses on delivery
Africa’s trade integration agenda takes center stage this September as Mr. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, headlines the PMI Global Summit Series Cape Town from 14–15 September 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Hosted by Project Management Institute (PMI) Sub-Saharan[Read More…]
New PMI research reveals widen gap between sustainability ambition and delivery
As organisations across Africa and the rest of the world seek to translate sustainability ambitions into business outcomes, new research from Project Management Institute (PMI) and Green Project Management, the world’s leading organisation advancing sustainable practices within the profession, reveals a critical challenge – many are struggling to deliver measurable[Read More…]
Seed Network Nigeria Equips Over 100 Business Leaders with Practical AI and Design Thinking Skills
Seed Network Nigeria successfully hosted an exclusive workshop on Design Thinking: Human-Centered Innovation in the Age of AI, bringing together over 100 participants, including Seed members, their leadership teams, and guests, for a highly engaging learning experience facilitated by Rajan Patel, Director of Entrepreneurship and Management Programs at Stanford Seed.[Read More…]
BUA Foods Embarks on Historic Expansion Strategy to Drive Growth and National Food Security
BUA Foods Plc, led by Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu, has officially launched the largest investment and expansion programme in the company’s history. The multi-category build-out aims to position BUA Foods as Nigeria’s largest food manufacturer by next year, significantly advancing national food security and self-sufficiency goals. The aggressive expansion[Read More…]
PMI Research: Effective Complexity Management Increases Project Success Rate by 5x
As the region accelerates digital transformation, infrastructure development, energy expansion, and public-sector modernisation, new global research from the Project Management Institute (PMI) has revealed that project complexity is emerging as a prominent threat to successful project delivery across Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the PMI’s latest Pulse of the Profession® report,[Read More…]
Striking a Fragile Balance: Analyzing Nigeria’s Q1 2026 GDP Slowdown Against Q4 2025 Momentum
A comparative analysis of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reports recently released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals contrasting trends between the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026) and the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4 2025). While the economy exhibits long-term resilience on a year-on-year basis, a short-term[Read More…]
Empowering Innovation: The Stanford Seed Transformation Network, Nigeria Hosts IWD 2026 Finale
The Seed Transformation Network Nigeria successfully hosted its International Women’s Day 2026 Grand Finale, culminating in the awarding of a significant business grant to support female-led innovation. The event, which celebrated the resilience and ingenuity of African women in business, saw Olamide Olajide, founder of Shoeniverse Leathers, emerge as the[Read More…]
How FirstBank is quietly Rewriting Nigeria’s Homeownership Story
The dream by Nigerians of homeownership is taking a bold new turn and those who move early will gain the most. Through a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), First Bank of Nigeria Limited is unlocking access to one of the most affordable[Read More…]
Flobal Financial Services Appoints Two New Directors with CBN Approval
Flobal Financial Services Limited, a leading player in the financial services sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors, following approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Joining the Board as Non-Executive Directors are Mr. Peter Erameh and Barrister Samuel Atarere. This[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]