Arinze Nwafor

Nigeria

Correspondent at The Punch

Featured in: Favicon

homeandawaycommunication.com Favicon

icirnigeria.org Favicon

championnews.com.ng Favicon

punchng.com Favicon

msn.com

Articles

Winnipeg trade fair records over 2,000 attendees

14 hours ago | punchng.com | Arinze Nwafor

Winnipeg Naija Trade Fair Winnipeg Naija Trade Fair, a trade fair initiative led by Nigerian entrepreneurs in Winnipeg, is gaining momentum as a platform for African entrepreneurs to showcase culture through commerce. The second edition of the fair concluded with a strong attendance of over 2,000 visitors, featuring over 100 vendors spanning fashion, crafts, cuisine, wellness, and other creative sectors, according to a statement from its organisers on Wednesday.
NBC, Swiss envoy commit to environmental responsibility

16 hours ago | punchng.com | Arinze Nwafor

The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility following a recent visit by the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Patrick Egloff, to its newly built Packaging Collection Hub in Apapa, Lagos.
Firm commits to economic empowerment for youths

1 day ago | punchng.com | Arinze Nwafor

Mind Map Team - Illustration The Executive Vice Chairman of Baywood Group, Emperor Baywood Ibe, has declared the firm’s commitment to economic empowerment for youths as well as creating impact through enterprise. In a statement on Tuesday, the entrepreneur also distanced himself from politics, stressing that his focus was to create impact and support businesses to thrive in Nigeria.
Women hold 33% of formal jobs in Nigeria – Report - McKinsey & Company

2 days ago | punchng.com | Arinze Nwafor

A new report by global consulting firm McKinsey & Company has revealed that women occupy only 33 per cent of formal jobs in Nigeria, raising concerns over gender representation in the country’s private sector. Partner at McKinsey & Company, Mayowa Kuyoro, who co-authored the report, disclosed this representation in a statement. McKinsey unveiled the report at the Africa CEO Forum 2025, held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Monday.
TomTom rewards creatives with cash gifts

2 days ago | punchng.com | Arinze Nwafor

Candy brand TomTom has rewarded two budding music talents with cash gifts and brand support following a talent competition in Agege, Lagos. The brand explained in a statement that it launched the ‘Breathe Through It Verse Challenge’ to give young people an opportunity to express themselves and gain access to structured mentorship within the creative industry.
NIPOST partners KLM on global mail delivery

2 days ago | punchng.com | Arinze Nwafor

The Nigerian Postal Service has signed an international mail partnership with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines for improved delivery access to over 200 countries without middlemen. Postmaster-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIPOST, Tolani Odeyemi, described the deal as a “major milestone” for the country’s logistics and postal sector. In a statement on X on Monday, Odeyemi explained that the new agreement marks NIPOST’s first direct international airline partnership for several years.
Osunkeye advocates ethical corporate leadership

2 days ago | punchng.com | Arinze Nwafor

Former President of the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria, Olusegun Osunkeye, has called on corporate leaders to adopt ethical governance practices and focus on building lasting leadership legacies that transcend quarterly results.
Kano, Global Sight partner to train artisans

3 days ago | punchng.com | Arinze Nwafor

Kano Commissioner for Investment, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Wada Sagagi The Kano State Government, in partnership with Global Sight Nigeria, has trained leaders of artisan and technician associations across the state on leadership and business development.
Firm unveils SME financing app

3 days ago | punchng.com | Arinze Nwafor

Small and medium-sized enterprises A digital supply chain finance firm, Grow, has unveiled its digital platform aimed at supporting Nigerian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises with improved access to funding and liquidity management. According to a statement, the company introduced the Grow App during its maiden Grow Industry Connect event held in Lagos.
Sanwo-Olu, others get recognition

3 days ago | punchng.com | Arinze Nwafor

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State Triangle News International has honoured Nigerian leaders at the 2025 Face of Africa Leadership Award in London for governance, enterprise, community development, youth empowerment, and international diplomacy. According to a statement, the group held the third edition of the awards event at the RHB 300 Hall of Goldsmiths, University of London, under the theme, ‘Digital Governance: Opportunities and Challenges’.