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19 Jan
A ghost of elections past in the form of ex-president Donald Trump haunted the annual schmoozefest of the world's political and business elites in Davos.
16 Jan
As global elites, political leaders and influential personalities converge on Davos, Switzerland for the yearly World Economic Forum (WEF), a report by Oxfam has revealed that Africa’s seven richest men own more wealth than the 700 million people, who make up the poorest half of the continent’s population. 
22 Dec
OPay, recently lauded by the World Economic Forum for its role in financial inclusion, has been crowned the winner of the Consumer Choice Award for Best Fintech in 2023 by the prestigious Advertisers' Association of Nigeria (ADVAN). This recognition reinforces OPay's unwavering focus on customer satisfaction, industry-leading innovation, and its vital contribution to shaping the…
3 Oct
With the unveiling of the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP) to shore up Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings and position the country as a hub for talent sourcing, stakeholders have said until the Federal Government invests more in education, objectives of the scheme would continue to be a mirage...
9 Jun 2023
Due to longer lifespans, governments and employers must reshape approaches to retirement to ensure ageing populations can live fulfilling, healthy lives, according to a new World Economic Forum report.

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