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Dr. Dele Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has called for the shutdown of schools operating within the country that demand tuition payments in foreign currencies. He made this statement during the Nigeria Gold Day Celebration, which took place alongside the 10th edition of Nigeria’s Mining Week in Abuja. The event was themed “Nigeria…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the Federal Government’s recent directive mandating the enforcement of the “no work, no pay” rule against university lecturers currently on strike. The union reaffirmed its stance as “no pay, no work.” Speaking to journalists on Wednesday after meeting with Governor Alex Otti in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South…
He disclosed that the country’s foreign exchange (FX) market turnover has reached $8.6 billion per month in 2025. Speaking at an Investors’ Forum in Washington D.C., held alongside the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings, Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), also noted that Nigeria’s gross external reserves have risen to $43.4 billion—sufficient to…
The Made for More Conference, the flagship annual women’s conference of The Elevation Church, marks a major milestone this year as it celebrates its 10th anniversary with a powerful new theme, “Glory Fire.” Holding from Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Pistis Conference Centre, Lekki, this landmark edition promises to be…
The Board, Management, and Staff of SystemSpecs Holdings Limited mourn the passing of Dr. Christopher Kolade, CON, veteran broadcaster, respected diplomat, business icon, and one of Nigeria’s most distinguished statesmen. Dr. Kolade passed away on October 8, 2025, at the age of 92 (He would have been 93 in December, just 2 months away). Dr. Kolade…
Remita has announced its continued sponsorship of Nigeria Fintech Week (NFW) 2025, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital economy and deepening financial inclusion. This marks the fourth consecutive year of the company’s participation, underscoring its enduring role as a trusted enabler of payment innovation across Africa. Set to hold from October 7 to…
CSR-in-Action, a sustainability and ESG consultancy with global multi-stakeholder convening expertise, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Carbon Direct Inc., a leading science-based carbon management firm, to accelerate Africa’s transition to a low-carbon pathway. The new collaboration, under a Memorandum of Understanding, will provide African businesses, investors, and governments with access to advanced carbon…
In a modest room in Kaduna, a 22-year-old developer taps away on his laptop, collaborating with a tech startup based in San Francisco. He gets paid in dollars, operates beyond time zones, and is helping build innovations utilised half the world away. His story is no longer a rare case but a glimpse into Nigeria’s…
As Africa accelerates toward a digitally driven future, HumanManager Limited, a foremost human capital technology solutions provider, is set to make a resounding statement at the 11th ICTEL EXPO, hosted by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry from July 29–30, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. As a long-standing contributor to Africa’s workplace transformation,…
As the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) opens registration for its 2025 Second Series, Remita, Nigeria’s leading payment technology platform, reaffirms its long-standing commitment to equitable access to education by enabling the easy and secure purchase of registration PINs across digital and physical channels nationwide. For over a decade, Remita has partnered with the West African…
