By JKNewsMedia Reporter STRATEGIC COOPERATION between Nigeria’s BUA Group and United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based AD Ports Group and MAIR Group has drawn commendation from President Bola Tinubu following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi. JKNewsMedia.com reports that President Tinubu described the MoU as a significa...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent PLANS TO raise more than $500m in foreign direct investment into Nigeria have been outlined by the board and management of the World International Economic Group Nigeria (WIEGN). JKNewsMedia.com reports that Bassey Essien, a member of the group, disclosed this on Friday while addressing a press...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent DELIBERATING TARGETING of global investors and relocating supply chains can cut import dependence, deepen manufacturing and create jobs in Nigeria, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (DG/WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said. The advice came on Wednesday at Nigeria House duri...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia OFFICIAL NATIONAL representation on the Davos Promenade is set to debut with the establishment of Nigeria House Davos (NHD) during the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum 2026, holding from 19 to 23 January 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. The initiative will provide a platform to present the country’...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE NIGERIAN Exchange (NGX) has crossed the N100 trillion market capitalisation milestone, prompting President Bola Tinubu to commend corporate Nigeria, citizens, and capital market stakeholders for the achievement. President Tinubu described the record as an inspiration for investors operating...
By JKNewsMedia TOWARDS ACCELERATING Africa’s digital transformation, Google has announced a new wave of investments including the launch of four subsea cable hubs, free advanced AI tools for students, and an additional $9 million in funding for research and innovation. The Managing Director of Google Africa, Alex Okosi, said in a statement tha...
By JKNewsMedia EFFORTS TO deepen trade and attract investment in Ogun State took centre stage at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF25) in Algiers, Algeria, as Governor Dapo Abiodun told the international community that the state is breaking trade barriers through bold initiatives and targeted reforms. Speaking during a high-level pane...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter CALLS FOR deeper collaboration between Ogun State and Chinese investors dominated discussions during the visit of Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, to Governor Dapo Abiodun in Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun told his guest that the state holds vast opportunities for investment, describing Ogun a...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A MAJOR step towards positioning Lagos as a global financial hub has been taken with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an International Financial Centre (IFC). The agreement, formalised on Monday, is a collaboration between the Lagos State Government, EnterpriseNGR, The...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter SECURING FUNDING for Nigeria’s critical minerals value chain has taken a significant step forward with the establishment of a dedicated study facility. The Global Council for Critical Minerals, a specialised branch of the UN-backed Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), has provided financial suppo...
