By Olawunmi Ashafa Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has renewed calls for deeper market liquidity to strengthen sub-national bond issuances and expand long-term financing opportunities for state governments. Speaking at the 2024 Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria (AIHN) Investment Banking Awards in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu, said inadequate liquidity remains theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Federal Republic of Germany, through its Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, has funded a project to equip 18 young Nigerians with specialised skills in the hospitality sector. The project will ensure professional growth and create new opportunities for legal migration. The Consul GeneralContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mrs Fatima Aliko-Dangote, the Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Group, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the full industrialisation of Nigeria. She made this known at the ongoing 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)Continue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The Federal Government has officially inaugurated the Nigeria Talent Accelerator Network, an initiative aimed at strengthening the nation’s workforce capabilities, addressing critical productivity gaps and accelerating digital transformation. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said at the inauguration on Wednesday in Lagos thatContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Ecobank Nigeria, in collaboration with Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) and key cultural partners on Tuesday in Lagos unveiled the Lagos Pop-Up Museum. The museum is a creative platform designed to showcase African art as a catalyst for education, innovation, and youth empowerment. The initiative is jointlyContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Pipeline Professionals Association of Nigeria (PLAN) has commended the decline in cases of pipeline vandalism across the country, describing pipeline systems as the lifeblood of national development. Mr Geoff Onuoha, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of PLAN, made the commendation on Tuesday at the 2025Continue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele Legal luminary, Prof. Yusuf Ali (SAN), has called for the adoption of a human-centered framework in Nigeria’s national security policies to ensure lasting peace and stability. Ali made the call while delivering a keynote address titled, “The Impact of National Security Policies on Vulnerable Populations: A HumanContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc has reported a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of ₦18.7 billion for the third quarter ended Sept. 30. This represents a slight increase from ₦18.54 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said its insurance revenueContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, on Tuesday reassured investors of the Federal Government’s commitment to balanced outcomes on Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Edun gave the assurance at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Closing Gong Ceremony, held to commemorate the listingContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, the Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, is set to deliver an inaugural lecture at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun. Mr Olawale Adekoya, the Information and Media Officer of Caleb University, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. “Barely weeks after deliveringContinue Reading
