Economic Diversification: Experts advocate exploration of non-metallic industry frontiers

    By Rukayat Moisemhe Economic experts have highlighted the need to explore the frontiers that the Nigerian non-metallic industry presented as part of the country’s economic diversification agenda. The experts spoke at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Non-Metallic Mineral Products Sectoral Group of the Manufacturers Association ofContinue Reading

UNGA79: Elumelu champions food security, youth empowerment

  By Oluwafunke Ishola Africa’s philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has reiterated his commitment to promoting financial inclusion, youth empowerment and food security for a sustainable future. Elumelu said this during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York. He saidContinue Reading

World Tourism Day: FTAN celebrates practitioners for upholding peace initiative

  By Taiye Olayemi The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has commended tourism practitioners across the country for their resilience and quest to upscale the industry and uphold peace initiative. Mr Nkereuwem Onung, National President of FTAN, gave the commendation on Wednesday during a virtual news conference, onContinue Reading

Tinubu’s economic policies achieving desired results – Presidential aides

By Salif Atojoko Mr O’tega Ogra, the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Digital Communication and Engagement, on Wednesday, said the economic policies of the Federal Government were achieving the desired results. Ogra said this while briefing State House correspondents alongside Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President,Continue Reading

FG’ll register, tax foreigners earning income in Nigeria – Presidential aide

By Salif Atojoko Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, says foreigners earning income in Nigeria will henceforth pay taxes under a proposed amendment to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Bill, 2024. Onanuga said this while briefing State House correspondents on Wednesday in Abuja. HeContinue Reading