Bridgewater Associates
13 Sep
The inaugural Economic Development Assembly: Advancing Africa’s Future, focused on mobilising significant financial investments from G20 countries seeks to highlight the urgency to support social and economic development in 75 low-income countries, including lifting 250 million people out of energy poverty by 2030. The two-day gathering set to take place on October 9 and 10…
4 Sep
BRIDGEWATER Associates, one of the world’s most renowned hedge funds and macroeconomic researchers, together with the international advocacy organisation, Global Citizen, and the leading Pan-African investor and developer across the continent, Harith General Partners, have entered into partnership to produce brand new research highlighting the economic potential of Sub-Saharan Africa’s rapidly expanding population. The collaboration…
4 Sep
Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s most renowned hedge funds and macroeconomic researchers, together with the international advocacy organisation, Global Citizen, and the leading Pan-African investor and developer across the continent
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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Monday taunted Nigerians for being quick to demand better infrastructure but showing almost unanimous resistance when the topic of taxation arises. Akpabio made the observation at a two-day public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills, stating that many Nigerians want the benefits of a functional system but…
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The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Major General Adamu Laka, has reiterated that firepower alone would not end terrorism and violent extremism in the country. Laka made the disclosure at the opening ceremony of the Strategic Commanders’ Course on Crisis Management at the Office of the National Security Adviser, Abuja. The…
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Marvel Studios' Captain America: Brave New World continues its record-breaking streak in Nigerian cinemas, amassing ₦226.8 million in two weeks. According to the latest figures from the Nigeria Box Office for the weekend of February 21st to 23rd, the blockbuster remains the biggest film in the country, raking in ₦57.2 million over the weekend. This…
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Elder statesman, Chief Chekwas Okorie, has urged President Bola Tinubu to name the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in honour of the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu for his role in the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election in Nigeria. Okorie stated that his request was based on last week's admission by…
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Chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the October 15, 2022, Osun Local Government Area (LGA) election and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) might be heading for a serious confrontation over the party officials' threat to sack local government workers. It was observed that the officials returned…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, over alleged ₦80.2 billion fraud to March 6 and 7, 2025. The case, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), continued on Monday with testimonies from two prosecution witnesses. The first witness, Segun Adeleke, General Manager…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide on fruit ripening for commercial purposes. The warning was made by the NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto state, Mr Abdulsalam Lawal, during a public awareness campaign at fruits market on Monday in Sokoto. Lawal urged…
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The news made the rounds recently of an acting chairman of a company in Nigeria beating up a female employee. Her offence? Tendering her letter of resignation, I guess without his consent. But the man’s account of the incident added some clarification. He was reported to have said he reacted the way he did because…
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The Police Command in Ebonyi has initiated disciplinary action against its personnel caught in a viral video brandishing rifle while operating commercial tricycle business in the state. SP Joshua Ukandu, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki on Monday that the officer identified as Insp.…
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The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has introduced two innovations aimed at enhancing access to support services for survivours and mandated reporters. DSVA’s Executive Secretary, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi announced this in a statement signed by the agency’s Head Public Affairs Unit Mrs Adejoke Ladenegan-Oginni on Monday in Lagos. Vivour-Adeniyi said that the…