Chinwe Egwim, a prominent Nigerian Economist and advocate for inclusive socio-economic policies, joins the prestigious Young Global Leaders Forum under the World Economic Forum, recognized for her impactful work in shaping the future.
Chinwe Egwim has been announced as one of the twelve Africans selected to join the Forum of Young Global Leaders , under the World Economic Forum Class of 2024 – a group of nearly 90 changemakers who are shaping the future and accelerating positive change through their groundbreaking work.
As a foremost Economist, Egwim’s expertise transcends mere numbers, as she champions inclusive socio-economic policies that uplift the marginalized and empower the disadvantaged. Yet, Egwim’s impact extends far beyond the confines of the economic sphere. She stands as an advocate for gender equity, tirelessly challenging the status quo and paving the way for a more just and equitable society.
Telecommunications operators urged deposit money banks to pay up the N200 billion unstructured supplementary service data debts they owed them. The Nigerian Exchange Limited sustained a sliding profile at the end of yesterday’s transactions amid losses in many blue-chip stocks, especially FBN Holdings and Access Bank, causing market capitalisation to dip further by N191 billion.The Nigeria Customs Service has reported a notable decline in cargo throughput, with a 4.89 per cent decrease in the volume of transactions in the first quarter.
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