sub-Saharan Africa
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The Managing Director, Project Management Institute, Sub-Saharan Africa, George Asamani has recommended a revolutionary shift in skill-building for Africa to experience industrial transformation.
9 Nov
Project Management Institute (PMI's) Global Megatrends 2024 report has revealed that nearly half of today's workforce skills could become outdated within two years due to advancements like generative AI.
14 Oct
The World Bank said on Monday it had lowered its economic growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa this year to 3 per cent from 3.4 per cent, mainly due to the destruction of Sudan’s economy in a civil war. However, growth is expected to remain comfortably above last year’s 2.4 per cent thanks to higher private…
3 Dec 2023
The Project Management Institute (PMI) Salary Survey has revealed that certified project managers in Nigeria earned 60 per cent more than their non-certified counterparts,
1 Dec 2023
Nigerian music superstar Davido has triumphed once again, with his album 'Timeless' being crowned the most streamed album in sub-Saharan Africa on Spotify for 2023. This impressive feat, revealed in the recently released Spotify Wrapped 2023, further solidifies Davido's reign as a major force in the music industry. Timeless, released in November 2023, quickly captivated…
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The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has expressed worry over the growing issue of container mismanagement in the country, which has led to significant losses for shipping companies and consignees. The Deputy Director of Monitoring and Enforcement at the NSC, Sarumi Jelili Adesina, revealed this at the 2024 yearly seminar for maritime journalists organised by First…
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Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC) has appealed to terminal operators and other key stakeholders to provide financial support to enable the council to fulfil its advisory objectives on port-related matters to boost the maritime sector’s growth. The Chairman of NPCC, Bolaji Sunmola, appealed during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Seaport Terminal Operators…
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Manchester City's struggles continued as Pep Guardiola's side remarkably blew a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain to leave the French club in danger of elimination. There were also big wins for Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen, while Inter Milan…
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Industry stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to eliminate policy bottlenecks and reduce high import duties, operational fees and inefficiencies that hinder indigenous operators from competing globally in the shipping industry. The appeal was made during the second edition of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) Annual Maritime Lecture, which was themed, ‘AfCFTA:…
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The Nigeria Marine Coast Guard Volunteer Service (NMCGVS) has called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to grant it formal recognition through a government gazette, enabling it to function effectively as a critical component of the country’s maritime emergency response framework. The Chief Commanding Officer of the NMCGVS, Captain Isaac Adamolekun, stated that…
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Reduction in the pump price of petroleum products in the country may remain a mirage despite the resumption of the long-awaited Port Harcourt Refinery as questions over the quality of the product and the emergence of competition between Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) dominate the market. After failing to come…
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ACTIVITIES of cyber criminals appear to be on the rise as hackers were able to steal about N53.4 billion from banks in nine months. FITC Fraud and Forgery reports for the first, second and third quarters of 2024 revealed this loss. According to FITC, while there was a minimal loss of N468.4 million in Q1,…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, said that some people want him to die. Obasanjo made this known during the commissioning of Old-Garage-Oke-Fia-Lameco Road by Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. The former President, who dispelled the death speculation, wondered why anyone would want him dead, saying that anyone who thinks ill of him would not escape…
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Nigerians may not expect any relief until next year, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has said even as the Monetary Policy Committee raised the interest rate by another 0.25 per cent at the close of its meeting yesterday. Speaking at the end of the 298th meeting of its Monetary Policy…
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Experts have urged tax professionals on best practices in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and emotional intelligence (EI) to achieve an effective tax administration. The experts spoke at the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria's (CITN) fourth Seminar on Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) and Taxation. Speaking on 'Balancing AI and EI in Tax', Certified EQ…