Nigeria Partners MasterCard for New Identity Cards Scheme
The Nigerian National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced partnership with MasterCard, for the new national identity cards project. The ID would have a two-face design, with citizen information and MasterCard, respectively — on both. It is the first time that such design is going national, after years of adoption by schools — for student IDs. […]
Federal Government to Enhance Nigerian Graduates’ Skills, Improve Employment
It is imperative to enhance the skills set of Nigerian graduates and improve their chances for employment if the Nigerian economy is to grow at sustainable rates. This was the view shared by Tony O. Elumelu, CON, at the Graduate Internship Scheme (GIS) stakeholders’ interactive session, held today at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp […]
New $300 Million Mortgage Deal for Nigeria, by the World Bank
The World Bank and Nigeria are partnering for a $300 million mortgage deal to provide finance for the housing sector in Nigeria. The finance will be operational from 2014, in six states – including Lagos, Anambra, Bauchi and the FCT. The Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala revealed this at the World Bank/IMF […]
Okonjo-Iweala, Elumelu Champion Strategic Philanthropy in Nigeria
To maximize the benefits of their generosity, wealthy Nigerians need to be more strategic in their giving, to create a bigger impact and leave a lasting legacy. This was the view of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at the inaugural Nigeria Philanthropy Summit which she co-hosted with […]
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria Expected in Nigeria for Airtel’s Night of Influence
The presenter of Global Public Square on CNN and Editor-at-large of TIME Magazine, Fareed Zakaria, is expected in Nigeria by mid-November for an event, Night of Influence, put together by Airtel. Night of Influence will have Zakaria speak on Africa’s Political Economy: The Challenge of Leadership. Business leaders, top bureaucrats and career folks are expected […]
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Releases Book On Nigeria’s Economy
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has written a book on Nigeria and the state of its economy. The book titled “REFORMING THE UNREFORMABLE” explains in details her role in the Nigerian Government previously, and the stepwise journey of Nigeria towards economic reforms. The book was published by […]
Okonjo – Iweala Makes List For Forbes Most Powerful Women In The World!
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, enters the list of Forbes Most Powerful Women in the World at number 81. She is in a list that includes heads of states, CEOs, media personalities and entertainers.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Adds Another Feather to Her Cap With a UN Appointment
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is on the cusp of history on becoming a candidate for the presidency of the World Bank, as an African and as a woman. Riding on the wave of this notable achievement is a new appointment from the United nations to tackle child malnutrition. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, […]