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Blaaiz appoints new non-executive board member

In a decisive move to accelerate its global footprint, Blaaiz, a cross-border payments company, has appointed Oladunjoye Afolabi as a non-executive board member. A statement noted that this strategic addition underscores the company’s aggressive expansion strategy across Africa, North America, and Europe. Afolabi, a distinguished executive and transformational business strategist, brings over 18 years of...
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FG institute empowers 49 PWDs with digital skills

The Federal Government’s Digital Bridge Institute has advanced efforts to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide by graduating its second cohort of persons with disabilities from a nine-month IT training programme. According to a statement, a total of 49 PWDs—24 from DBI’s Lagos campus and 25 from its Kano campus—successfully completed the training, which equipped them with...
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Industry leaders to discuss risk management

Kreston Pedaborisk will host a breakfast seminar in April to examine the role of Enterprise Risk Management in strengthening business resilience amid economic and regulatory uncertainties, the firm announced in a statement on Monday. The seminar, themed “Strengthening Business Resilience: Integrating Enterprise Risk Management for Sustainable Growth,” will bring together regulators, industry experts, and business...
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PwC donates N9m to boost health, others

PwC Nigeria has donated N9m to five charities dedicated to health, education, and social inclusion, reinforcing its commitment to societal impact through its annual 5for5 Charity drive. Now in its eighth year, the initiative aligns with PwC Africa’s broader societal purpose and supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. A statement from PwC noted that...
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Sanwo-Olu lauds Jumia

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has applauded Jumia Nigeria for its outstanding contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s e-commerce sector and the broader economy, acknowledging the company’s resilience and its position as a key driver of digital commerce in the country. Sanwo-Olu made these remarks during a recent courtesy visit by Jumia Nigeria’s management team...
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DGI advances plans for defence manufacturing expansion

Nigeria’s leading defence manufacturer, Dicon Gray Insignia, is advancing its plans to establish world-class production facilities to enhance Nigeria’s self-sufficiency in military equipment manufacturing. In a statement, it was noted that with ongoing discussions to finalise key locations, DGI is committed to driving industrial growth and job creation through the development of state-of-the-art defence production...
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WTO advances talks on trade, devt policies

In a bid to strengthen trade and development policies, members of the World Trade Organisation made significant progress in key discussions at a Committee on Trade and Development meeting held recently. According to a statement by the WTO, the meeting focused on special and differential treatment provisions for developing economies, e-commerce, WTO technical assistance and...
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ILO expands social protection to 55 million

The International Labour Organisation has revealed that its Global Flagship Programme on Building Social Protection Floors for All has achieved a major milestone, providing over 55 million people with access to vital benefits since 2021. The achievement was celebrated at the programme’s annual Development Partners meeting in Geneva, attended by 55 representatives of governments, workers’...
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ISPON confirms dismissal of three members

The president of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, Dr Stephen Udezi, has confirmed the dismissal of three of its members over alleged misconduct and indiscipline. The president said that the members were dismissed after a thorough investigation into their conduct by the Governing Board, adding that their dismissal followed the ISPON establishment act....
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CITN boss elected WAUTI president

The President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Mr Samuel Agbeluyi, has been elected as the new President of the West African Union of Tax Institutes. Agbeluyi’s election was announced at WAUTI’s 11th Annual General Meeting held recently in Accra, Ghana. By this development, Agbeluyi will lead the regional tax body on a...
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