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- 15 Oct 2021
All You to Need to know About UK, Nigeria Sixth Ministerial Economic Development Forum Held on Friday
The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Helen Grant and Nigeria’s Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, Mr. Adeniyi Adebayo, on Friday, held virtually the sixth (6th) meeting of the…
- 3 May 2017
AfDB Participates in 2017 World Economic Forum on Africa
The African Development Bank is participating in the World Economic Forum on Africa in Durban, South Africa, from May 3-5. The delegation will be led by Jennifer Blanke, Vice-President for…
- 27 Mar 2024
StarNews, Global Black Economic Forum Launch Business Competition In Partnership with MTN & USAID
Africa’s leading video streaming platform, StarNews Mobile and the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF), have announced a call for applications for the launch of their Business Competition in Lagos,…
- 15 Jun 2021
54gene Awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum
54gene, the health technology company deriving insights from the world’s most diverse populations to solve some of healthcare’s biggest challenges, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of…
- 14 Jan 2013
Nokia, Microsoft, Dalberg Make Case for ICT in Economic Development
Nokia, global phone manufacturer, in partnership with leading software maker, Microsoft and Dalberg Global Development Advisors organized a full day forum to discuss ways the ICT sector can impact…
- 2 Nov 2025
World Economic Forum Head Predicts AI, Crypto Bubbles
Large investments in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies could lead to the development of bubbles, according to Børge Brende, president, World Economic Forum (WEF). Børge Brende, president,…
- 11 Nov 2025
FG Unveils Talent Accelerator to Close Skills Gaps, Drive Economic Development
Nigeria has officially launched the Nigeria Talent Accelerator Network, a game-changing initiative aimed at strengthening the nation's workforce capabilities, addressing critical productivity gaps,…
- 27 Jun 2023
Shuttlers Joins World Economic Forum' Technology Pioneer Community
Shuttlers, Nigeria's leading tech-enabled, scheduled mass transit company, has been recognised as one of the 2023 Technology Pioneers by The World Economic Forum. This honour is awarded to 100 of the…
- 7 Mar 2018
World Economic Forum Leads Creation of Fintech Cybersecurity Consortium
The World Economic Forum has led the creation of an industry consortium focused on improving the cybersecurity of financial technology companies, as a collaboration between fintechs and financial…
- 6 Aug 2019
GSMA Tech4Girls Initiative Wins 2019 Women Economic Forum Award
The GSMA was selected by the Women Economic Forum (WEF) as a recipient of its 2019 award in the category “Iconic Company Creating a Better World for All” for its GSMA Tech4Girls initiative. Paula…
- 10 Mar 2021
Kobo360 CEO, Obi Ozor Joins World Economic Forum (WEF) Young Global Leader Class of 2021
Kobo360’s CEO and Co-founder, Obi Ozor, has been honoured as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader 2021. Through the Young Global Leader Program, Ozor will embark on a five-year leadership…
- 14 Jan 2016
CWG Becomes World Economic Forum Member
Computer Warehouse Group (CWG Plc), the leading Pan-African Information Communications Technology, has been selected as a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF). This is in recognition of her…
- 18 Jan 2017
UBA Sends Strong Delegation to World Economic Forum In #AfricaAtDavos
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has disclosed plans to send high-powered representatives at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), which begins in Davos, Switzerland today. UBA CEO…
- 29 May 2022
FG Pursues Economic Development Through MSMEs
The Federal Government says it will explore the opportunities in the micro, small and medium enterprises to tackle inflation and boost the nation’s economic development. Prince Clem Ikanade Agba,…
- 29 Oct 2018
Elumelu at TEF Says Entrepreneurship is the Key to Unlocking Economic Development
5,000 African entrepreneurs, private and public sector leaders and the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem convened in Lagos on Thursday, October 25, 2018 for the annual Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)…
- 9 Oct 2018
News Express 6th Anniversary Lecture, Economic Stakeholders Forum Holds in November
The News Express 6th Anniversary Lecture and Economic Stakeholders Forum has been scheduled to hold early next month, November 2018, the organisers said on Monday. The event, which has as…
- 6 Jul 2015
ITU Telecom World 2015 to Prioritize Economic Development, Expanding Global Connectivity
A range of hot topics, including the Internet of Things (IoT); 5G mobile technologies; fostering ICT start-ups, entrepreneurs and innovation; developing cloud infrastructure; attracting investment;…
- 14 Jul 2023
Gov. Adeleke Seeks Collaboration with NASENI On Job Creation, Economic Development of Osun State
Senator Ademola Adeleke, Osun State Governor, has expressed interest by the Osun State citizens to participate in the on-going Skill Acquisition Training and Youth Empowerment Programme by the…
- 19 Dec 2016
Funding Start-Ups to Enhance Economic & Technological Development
Getting a start-up, off from the idea stage, up and running in Nigeria, is by no means, an arduous task. This is because of a number of issues that goes we with running one in our clime. As a…
- 26 Apr 2022
Nigeria Seals £3.2b Trade Partnership with UK
The UK and Nigeria held trade and investment talks today at the Economic and Development Forum (EDF) in London, to promote trade as a force for good and boost a partnership worth over £3 billion.…
- 19 Nov 2019
IFC Supports Africa’s Economic Growth By Co-Hosting Africa CEO Forum 2020
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced that it will co-host the AFRICA CEO FORUM 2020, the leading international conference dedicated to supporting private sector-led growth on the…
- 19 May 2016
AfDB Champions Energy Access, Job Creation for Youth at the WEF
At the just-concluded World Economic Forum on Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) reiterated the need to improve energy access to all in efforts to industrialise the continent. President…
- 11 Apr 2016
FIND to Discuss Development Beyond Oil
Development beyond oil tops the Forum for Inclusive Nigerian Development (FIND) discussion holding in Lagos on Tuesday. The dialogue holds under the theme: “Promoting Sustained Growth and Inclusive…
- 16 Jun 2013
African Youth @ Forefront of Second New York Forum Africa
Over 1,500 participants (economic decision-makers, politicians, and international investors) and 10 Heads of State are meeting since Friday for the second edition of the New York Forum AFRICA which…
- 25 May 2020
New Blockchain Principles to Curb Past Missteps
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has developed new blockchain principles to help individuals and companies build trust and preserve the fundamental values of the technology. According to WEF, COVID-19…
- 13 Apr 2018
AfDB Launches the Africa Investment Forum
The African Development Bank will officially launch the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) ‒Africa’s premier investment marketplace − on April 19, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The launch is a…
- 15 Jul 2015
“Convergence” Financing Initiative Gets Partners’ Approval
A new global initiative called Convergence was announced on Wednesday, which has the backing of a range of public, private, and philanthropic actors and the potential to unlock billions of dollars…
- 19 Mar 2012
M-net Managing Director Listed Among Young Global Leaders
Biola Alabi, M-Net Africa managing director is among the World Economic Forum’s list of Young Global Leaders (YGL) for 2012. The Forum has honoured 192 young leaders from 59 countries for their…
- 19 Mar 2012
M-net Managing Director Listed Among Young Global Leaders
Biola Alabi, M-Net Africa managing director is among the World Economic Forum’s list of Young Global Leaders (YGL) for 2012. The Forum has honoured 192 young leaders from 59 countries for their…
- 25 May 2009
Galaxy Backbone Gets Partners for Nicep Forum
Galaxy Backbone partners National Economic Council and Nigeria Governors’ Forum on 3rd Public Sector ICT Infrastructure Forum, a 2-day stakeholders’ meeting on National Information…