Kogi State Targets Global Gemstone Market with Youth Mining, Jewelry – MSME

The Kogi State Government has launched a youth mining and jewelry craftsmanship empowerment program aimed at positioning the state as a global hub for gemstone and jewelry production while creating jobs and expanding opportunities in the solid minerals sector
Standard Chartered leans on its global banking base

Standard Chartered PLC (HK2888012674) remains a London-headquartered international bank with a business centered on corporate, institutional and wealth clients across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The shares trade in Hong Kong, and that structure keeps the story tied to global trade flows, funding costs and loan demand rather than one single domestic market
UNDP, Lagos seek global markets for fashion, leather businesses

UNDP, Lagos seek global markets for fashion, leather businesses July 4, 2026 10:35 am
Global Innovation Index 2025 – GII 2025 results

This results section showcases the leading findings from the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, highlighting the top-performing economies across income groups and world regions. It identifies who are innovation leaders and who are the innovation overperformers achieving results beyond expectations