By Rukayat Moisemhe Experts have urged government to support the growth and development of the hospitality and tourism sector, noting that the investment opportunities in the industry are enormous. They made the call on Monday via a communique from the second edition of a hospitality business summit organisedContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has commended MTN Nigeria for donating N1 billion to the Federal Government’s Food Support Programme. Shettima also thanked the telecommunications company for donating 4,600 units of digital devices for distribution to schools. The Vice-President made the commendation on Friday when he received the ChairmanContinue Reading
By Fummilola Gboteku Mr Nandan Mer, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Network International, says government-sponsored programmes and infrastructure are crucial for the acceleration of financial inclusion in Nigeria. Mer said this at the launch of the company’s Innovative Network One Payment Platform on Wednesday in Lagos. According to him,Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang Mr Ali Khwaja, Chairman of KTrade Securities, a Pakistani-based stock and commodity outfit, says the U.S. fiscal deficit can impact negatively on the global financial markets. Khwaja disclosed this on Thursday during the global virtual analysis of the KTrade Securities research report. He said that the deficitContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti Wema Bank says it will train and empower 100,000 youths and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ekiti. Tunde Mabawonku, the bank’s Executive Director of Retail and Digital Business, in a statement on Thursday, in Ado-Ekiti, said the training would be in partnership with EkitiContinue Reading
The imperative for an indigenous credit rating agency in Africa By Lucy Ogalue, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, Africa stands at a crucial juncture with its burgeoning economies, industries, and a young, dynamic workforce. The continent holds immense potential, yet, in spiteContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Nigerians in London and other parts of the world have been advised to acquire homes and properties in Abuja, their country’s capital, to safeguard their future financial investments. This is part of efforts by the President Bola Tinubu administration to strengthen the housing sector ofContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Dr Biodun Adedipe, Chief Consultant, B. Adedipe Associates Ltd., says Nigerian businesses must adapt to 23 megatrends to succeed in the changing world, particularly for positive results and futurist growth. Adedipe made this known at the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Academy’s Network Breakfast on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa The Federal Government says the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) has been restructured with a capital base of N110 billion to support youth-led businesses. The Minister of Youth, Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim, stated this in Akure on Tuesday during a town hall meeting for South-West youths. IbrahimContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, on Wednesday led representatives of the banking sector to seek clarification from President Bola Tinubu on the Windfall Levy. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting with the President, Edun said the bankers soughtContinue Reading
