Tag: Economic inclusion
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Labour MPs push for law to expand affordable bank lending to small businesses and deprived areas
Labour backbenchers press for a bold step in banking reform Senior Labour backbenchers are pushing for a legislative shake-up aimed at widening access to affordable credit for small businesses, particularly in low-income areas. The proposed measure, backed by former minister Gareth Thomas, would compel banks to increase lending to small firms and to communities that…
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Nigeria’s Edun Leads Five-Point Push to Reform Global Finance for Fairness and Inclusion
Nigeria’s Five-Point Agenda to Reform Global Finance Nigeria is stepping into a leadership role on the world stage as Finance Minister Wale Edun outlines a bold five-point agenda to reform the global financial system. As chair of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), Nigeria aims to push for a system that is fairer, more responsive,…
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Faster Energy Access to Drive Africa’s Growth: Urgent Action Needed
Urgent Call for Faster Energy Access Across Africa Dr. Owen Omogiafo, the President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp, has underscored a critical bottleneck in Africa’s development: limited and uneven energy access. In statements reflecting the rising stakes for economic growth and social inclusion, he urged policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to accelerate the…