UN Trade Holds Competition and Consumer Protection Conference in July

“In a statement on Friday, UNCTAD said that the conference series, held every five years, is the world’s highest-level multilateral meeting on competition and consumer protection.” The 9th edition of the United Nations Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection is set for 7-11 July in Geneva, convening national governments, antitrust and consumer authorities, legal experts,…

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Nigeria’s Industry Minister Tasks States to Drive Economic Transformation

“From agro-processing in Cross River to leather in Kano and tech in Lagos and Benue, each state must own its comparative advantage and develop bankable projects around it.” The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole emphasized that economic transformation must be locally driven, urging states to identify and capitalise on their unique…

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Aliko Dangote: My mother instilled in me the ethos of giving back

” My mother instilled in me the ethos of giving back, which inspired my philanthropy 30 years ago.” “That’s Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation and President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited. Dangote was reacting to the 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list, which recognised him among the 100 most influential leaders shaping the…

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MAN Condemns CBN’s 27.5% Rigid Interest Rate •We’re making the system stronger – Cardoso

“Over the last quarter, countries such as members of the Euro Area, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Australia, China, India, Thailand and Egypt, have implemented interest rate cuts to bolster economic growth and support productive sectors. “ • CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has again condemned the Central Bank of Nigeria…

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