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On the absence of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi from the meeting, Mr Umahi clarified that not all former governors were present, reiterating that broader participation is expected at the next gathering. The post Ex-governors of South-east form forum, endorse Tinubu for re-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Advent International LP-backed Svatantra Microfin Pvt. has met with bankers and lawyers as the first step in the process for an initial public offering that could raise as much as $250 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
Urbanisation is no longer a distant trend we can afford to observe from the sidelines. It is here, shaping economies, redefining societies, and quietly determining which nations will rise and which will remain trapped in cycles of underperformance. For Africa, the stakes are higher. The continent is urbanising faster than any other region in the […] read more Harnessing urbanisation for Africa’s development: A call for leadership action
International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh expects jet fuel prices to remain elevated for some time. He says it's 'inevitable' that ticket prices will also remain elevated. He speaks with Avril Hong from the sidelines of the 'IATA World Data Symposium' in Singapore. (Source: Bloomberg)
Democrats welcome the truce and call for accountability, as Republican hawks voice scepticism about talks with Tehran.
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) crude oil production plunged by the most in at least four decades in March as conflict in the Middle
David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka The convener of APGA Media Warriors Forum, Evang Chinedu Obigwe, has condemned the reported confrontation of Governor Charles Soludo by a group claiming to represent the
The rebound in emerging-market assets accelerated Wednesday, with stocks heading for their best day since 2022 and currencies erasing year-to-date losses after a ceasefire between the US and Iran pushed oil prices lower.
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Immediate past Director General of Voice of Nigeria VON, Mr Osita Okechukwu, has expressed concern over the international lobbying strategy recently employed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, saying it may not address the zoning convention which is the political albatross at home. The All progressives Congress APC Chieftain, and fellow of […] The post Atiku Lobbying Misplaced –Ex Von D-G Okechukwu first appeared on African Examiner.
…book explores the future of journalism in the digital age Ediri Oyibo, Editor of TheNewsGuru (TNG), is set to unveil a new book titled Journalism NeXt: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Journalism at a landmark event in Abuja aimed at advancing discourse on the future of media practice. According to a statement issued on Thursday […] read more Ediri Oyibo to unveil Journalism NeXt at Abuja book launch event
Professor Joshua Ogunwole, who recently assumed office as the fifth Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye Ekiti, shared his vision of transforming the institution into a world-class research university. He
China’s yuan hit a three-year high as the pause in Middle East hostilities eased geopolitical tensions.
