Farouk Gumel
28 Dec
The Vice Chair of Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group, Farouk Gumel, has highlighted the private sector's transformative potential in addressing the challenges faced by Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), especially farmers in Nigeria.
27 Dec
To address the rising challenge of internal displacement across Africa, the private sector must play a proactive role in ensuring self-reliance and dignity for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
2 Nov
Sustainable multilateral collaborations have been identified as key elements in boosting Nigeria’s economic development.
25 Oct
The Vice Chairman of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, Farouk Gumel, has called for stronger collaboration between urban decision-makers and rural entrepreneurs to foster sustainable business growth.
30 Aug
The Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group has highlighted the importance of inclusive growth, modernisation and private sector solutions for developing Nigeria and Africa, by focusing on sectors such as agriculture
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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has increased the application fees for establishing private universities by more than 400 percent, citing the need for better regulation and alignment with modern educational demands. In a statement on Monday, NUC Executive Secretary, Abdullahi Ribadu, announced the revised charges, raising the cost of purchasing an application form from ₦1…
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