WEF
3 Feb
The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting is always a key moment for global leaders, policymakers, business executives, and thought leader
28 Jan
Ever since the WEF was formed to facilitate direct engagement between global businesses and world leaders, economic inequality has surged, the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has said.
27 Jan
World leaders, top executives of the 1,000 foremost global companies, leaders of international organisations and relevant non-governmental organisations gathered in Davos, Switzerland, last week, to deliberate on ways to move the planet forward at the prestigious World Economic Forum
25 Jan
The Nigerian government has called for collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to foster economic development and growth in the country and on the African continent.
24 Jan
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after his engagements at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Shettima, who represented Nigeria at the annual global…
23 Jan
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, declared that Nigeria's dedication to harnessing the potential of its youth, investing in educa
23 Jan
Donald Trump on Thursday will star in an eagerly-anticipated online appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, addressing global elites whose annual gabfest has been consumed by the US president's days-old second term. Trump's name has come up in almost every conversation in the Swiss Alpine village this week: in formal panel discussions, in…
20 Jan
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, where he is representing Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The WEF meeting brings together global leaders, business executives, and development partners to address pressing global and national economic challenges and identify strategies for sustainable growth. In Davos, Vice President…
20 Jan
A global specialist in energy management and automation, Schneider Electric, has been recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) for its industry-leading reductions in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, including its advancements in promoting a circular economy. The firm announced this in a statement titled ‘World Economic Forum Recognizes Schneider Electric’s Wuxi, China…
20 Jan
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2025 yearly meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) scheduled for Davos, Switzerland.
19 Jan
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) scheduled for Davos, Switzerland. The Vice President will join world leaders, top business executives, and representatives of development partners at the meeting to discuss the state of the world economy with a view to…
12 Jan
A new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) has predicted that 92 million jobs, or 8% of the global workforce, will be displaced by 2030 due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). According to the report, 41% of employers worldwide expect to reduce their staff numbers as AI automates more tasks. This includes roles…
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Nigerian music star Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, took the spotlight, as he closed the Off-White runway at Paris Fashion Week 2025. The event, which started on March 3 and concludes on March 11, showcased various designers' Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collections. The Grammy-winning singer graced the runway on Thursday in an all-black leather ensemble,…
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Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) has confirmed that its headquarters in Lagos was invaded by personnel from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday morning. Mr. Kingsley Okotie, Head of Corporate Communications for Ikeja Electric, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos that the incident followed the disconnection of electricity to…
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Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) said it has identified Simon Ekpa, an extremist group, Lakurawa, and 15 other individuals and entities as terrorist financiers. According to a report on the NSC website, after a meeting on 6th March 2025, the Chairman of NSC ordered all financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions to immediately identify…
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The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has refuted a report published by a national daily, which claimed that the government lost N120 billion due to illegal private jet charters. The report alleged that a ministerial task force had identified several companies and organizations involved in unauthorized charter operations. The entities reportedly mentioned included…
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Google on Thursday disclosed that since 2022, its Hustle Academy had provided critical support to over 15,000 African Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) who had completed the bootcamp. Kristy Grant, Head of B2B Marketing, Sub-Saharan Africa at Google, who made this known in a statement, announced the opening of applications for the 2025 edition of…
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said it is progressively expanding its transmission capacity from the national grid to steadily boost power installations to efficiently transmit bulk electricity in the country. According to TCN, its current evacuation capability stands at 8,500MW targeting the generation of 10,000MW in less than two years. TCN's Managing Director…
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The people of Ukawu community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State on Thursday debunked a media report alleging that their traditional ruler, HRH Vincent Ajah (Ogenyi IV), forged his First School Leaving Certificate. Addressing journalists in Abakaliki, the spokesperson of the community and a member of the Eze-in-Council, High Chief John Elom Elom,…
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Over 300 members from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party and Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Imo State have joined The Movement (TMO), a non-governmental organization founded by Dr. Chima Mathew Amadi. The party executives, mostly at the ward level, were drawn to TMO's commitment to grassroots development and humanitarian work. They praised…
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Justice Rahman Oshodi of Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja has granted bail to Jude Okoye the former manager of the hip-hop artists of the defunct music group P-square, in an alleged theft of $1 million US dollars 34, 537 pounds. The judge admitted him to bail of N50 million with two sureties in like sum…
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Ahead of the November 8 Anambra governorship poll, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed the use of the indirect primary mode to select the candidate of the party. APC's National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Bashiru, made this known Thursday at the end of the meeting of the national working committee (NWC) of the party…