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'They want us to fight': Jeffries outlines priorities as Democrats prepare to take power

With Congress back this week, Republicans and Democrats alike are wasting no time preparing for the new session that begins in January. House Republicans elected Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan to be their next leader. Although Democrats haven't voted yet on their leadership team, Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the speaker. He joined Amna Nawaz to outline his priorities.

'They want us to fight': Jeffries outlines priorities as Democrats prepare to take power

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Capitalisation: FG Challenges Insurers on Stronger Institutions, Balance Sheet

Ebere Nwoji The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has challenged operators of insurance sector to ensure that their new capital regime produces more

  • FG challenges insurers to build stronger balance sheets and institutions.
  • Transition to new capital regime is strategic opportunity for transformation.
  • Insurers urged to scrutinize capital quality, deployment, risks, returns.

CMFC Headlines London Global Summit on Africa’s Opportunities

Kayode Tokede Critical Minerals Financing Corporation (CMFC) is headlining discussions on Africa’s critical minerals assets at one of world’s largest mining investment forum in London, where more than…

  • CMFC leading London summit on Africa's critical minerals
  • Over 2,300 delegates from 60 countries to attend
  • Nigeria's minerals crucial for global economic future

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