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By Rukayat MoisemheDr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, has stated the reason for mainstreaming gender inclusion in industrial and trade policy. Oduwole made this known on Thursday in Lagos at The Covenant Nation Platform Africa Women in Leadership and Women in Business Conference. The minister noted that women, when equipped with the tools, networks and opportunities, do not just participate; they lead, grow, and multiply value.

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By Taiye OlayemiThe Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has partnered with the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) to achieve its ambitious $6 billion investment target. In a statement signed on Tuesday by Mr Adebayo Thomas, Director, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, the commitment was underscored during a Closing Gong Ceremony at the NGX in Lagos.

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By Busayo OnijalaGlobal media leaders have called for responsible use of Artificial Intelligence to ensure mutual progress. They stated this during the 4th China Media Group (CMG) Forum held in Qufu, Shandong Province of China. The forum, jointly hosted by CMG and the Shandong Provincial People’s Government had the theme “Exchange, Mutual Learning, Technology Empowerment: The Power of Civilisation in Transformation and Development”.

4 weeks ago | nannews.ng | Olawunmi Ashafa

By Lucy OgaluePresident of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, on Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari to express appreciation for his unwavering support during his tenure at the bank. Adesina’s second term as AfDB President concludes in September. He said that the visit was an opportunity to thank Buhari for backing his candidacy, which was first nominated by former President Goodluck Jonathan.

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The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has described recent comments by the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on using money to drive economic productivity as not only simplistic but hollow. The policy group noted that Mr Obi’s position, which he canvassed in a recent TV interview, shows a pedestrian understanding of the national economy.