Buhari greets Dangote on birthday, commends him for giving the nation good image

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday greeted leading businessman and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, as he marks his 66th birthday, wishing him a long, healthy life and a joyful year ahead.

President Buhari commended him for the numerous efforts he is making for our nation’s progress.

“Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the illustrious businessman Aliko Dangote on his birthday. He has given new heights to Nigeria’s prestige and global reputation. May the Almighty give him the strength and wisdom to do even more for the nation,” he said in statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.

By Abubakar Yunusa ABUJA

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund, ADF, has approved eight million dollars to boost the banking system on the continent.

A statement by African Development Bank, AfDB, said the fund was for establishing a digitally interoperable unique bank identification system.

It said the fund was also meant to establish a harmonised customer identification framework for the Gambia, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

“Implementation of the project will commence in July 2023, led by the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI).

“It will work with central banks of the participating countries and in close collaboration with banking and