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ILO advocates unified strategy for jobs, inclusive growth

The Director-General of the International Labour Organisation, Gilbert Houngbo, has called for a bold rethinking of global economic policies to prioritise decent work, labour rights, and inclusive growth. Speaking at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, Houngbo stressed the need for an integrated approach that positions quality employment as...
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AU set to announce AFRIMA 2025 host city

Excitement is building across Africa as the African Union Commission and the International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards prepare to announce the host city for the 2025 edition on May 13 at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The race is down to two powerhouse cities, Lagos in Nigeria and Gauteng Province...
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NECA organises MSME fair to drive growth

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has announced the 2025 edition of its flagship MSMEs Fair, aimed at strengthening small businesses and promoting a more supportive regulatory environment. The event, themed “Galvanising MSMEs for Economic Growth and Stability,” will take place on May 6, 2025, at NECA House in Lagos. The fair seeks to provide micro,...
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GIZ partners ministry on staff training to boost trade

In a strategic move to improve Nigeria’s trade facilitation landscape, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to improve Nigeria’s trade facilitation landscape and train focal persons of the Nigeria Trade Information Portal to boost trade. The three-day capacity-building workshop for focal persons of the...
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Stocks climb ahead of US economic data, tech results

Stock markets mostly rose on Wednesday ahead of key US economic and earnings reports that could offer fresh insights into the health of the world’s largest economy amid Donald Trump’s tariffs. Investors are awaiting the release of closely watched US inflation and economic growth data due later in the day, along with results from tech...
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GTBank hikes SMS alert fee to ₦6

Guaranty Trust Bank has announced an increase in the fee charged for SMS transaction alerts, with the new rate set to take effect from Thursday, May 1, 2025. The fee was increased from N4 to N6. In a notice sent to our correspondent on Wednesday, the bank wrote, “Dear valued customer, please be informed that...
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Stop assaulting airport workers, Bi-Courtney warns passengers

The operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, have expressed displeasure with the recurring violence within its terminal, cascading into the assault of its staff members by passengers. The terminal operators said it has a zero-tolerance policy against any form of violence within the terminal premises, particularly against personnel discharging...
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