By Joe Udo LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – A joint report by the African Union and the African Development Bank has raised concerns over the growing economic risks the ongoing Middle East conflict poses to African countries. The report warns that the war could significantly increase the cost of living across the continent while slowing economic growth,…
By Our Reporter LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – Alpha Morgan Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to education and institutional development through its support for the commissioning of the Redeemer’s University Business School. The Business School was officially inaugurated by Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye, at the commissioning ceremony attended by distinguished guests including Her Excellency, Mrs Bola Obasanjo;…
Founder, WLCA, Amanda Archibong-Doukouré during her presentation at the meeting. By Anietie Akpan Nigeria risks missing out on key economic opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) if urgent steps are not taken to support women-led climate businesses, stakeholders have warned. The warning was stated by the Founder of Women Leading Climate Action…
Irom Emmanuel James has emerged as a notable figure in Nigeria’s microfinance banking, agriculture and grassroots empowerment, with a career defined by institutional reforms, capital mobilisation and sustained community interventions. From his entry into the banking sector in 2014 as an Information Technology specialist, Irom rose through the ranks to become a Managing Director, leading…
As part of the effort to consolidate the achievements of the plan Djoliba, the Council of Ministers has approved the new five-year strategic plan, “Djoliba… the next step” By Our Reporter DAKAR (CONVERSEER) – Following the 150th ordinary meeting of its Board of Directors held on 25 and 26 March in Dakar, under the chairmanship of…
By Magnus Effiong Residents of Calabar metropolis and indeed people of Cross River State have expressed excitement over Gov Bassey Otu’s decision to once again float free transport services to cushion the high transportation cost as Christians prepare to celebrate Easter this week. PillarToday reports that the Governor embarks on this gesture every festive peeiod….
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators-MNOs to compensate subscribers who experience poor network service below the approved Quality of Service standards. This will be mainly in the form of airtime credits based on subscribers’ average spending and their presence in Local Government Areas where service…
By Frank Ulom NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX), a leading engineering and construction firm specializing in power infrastructure, continued its remarkable rally into late March 2026 amid post-earnings momentum. On Sunday, March 29, 2026—a non-trading day—the stock’s last quoted close reflected sustained gains from Friday’s session, trading around $572 amid a 52-week…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Confidence in the German economy sank in March as a result of the war in Iran, a leading institute said on Wednesday. The ifo Institute’s business climate index fell by two points to 86.4 points, mirroring analysts’ expectations. “The war in Iran has put an end to hopes of an upturn…
By Magnus Effiong As disagreement between the Cross River State government and cocoa farmers over the issues surrounding the government-owned cocoa estate in Etung local government area of the State continues, a Calabar-based human rights lawyer, Ntufam Mba Ukweni (SAN), has given a one-week ultimatum to the State Attorney General, Mr. Ededem Ani Esq. to…
