By Okeoghene Akubuike Afreximbank and First Bank of Nigeria(FBN) have signed a 200 million dollar facility agreement for financing the needs of FBN’s numerous clients. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the signing took place at the ongoing 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2024) in Nassau, TheContinue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have continued to decry the increasing hike in transport fares. According to the residents, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, the hike in transport fares has also led to the high costContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment (FMITI), Nigeria, says developing the African Caribbean Free Trade Agreement will require a multi-faceted approach. Uzoka-Anite said this at a Plenary Session: “Towards An Afri-Caribbean Free Trade Agreement: The Pathway to Self-Determination” at the ongoing 31st Afreximbank AnnualContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Stakeholders say technological innovation, substantial investments, and effective policy frameworks are critical to securing Africa’s sustainable energy future. The stakeholders spoke at the Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS) 2024, held in Abuja on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit’s theme is “IgnitingContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has stated the need for Nigerian and British businesses to leverage their strengths and explore new frontiers at the forthcoming trade mission in the United Kingdom. Mr Ray Atelly, President, NBCC, said this at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has frowned at the increasing sale of adulterated and contaminated foods in the markets. The Acting Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr Adamu Abdullahi, said in Abuja on Thursday, that some traders were engaging in various forms ofContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Chairman of Silicon Valley Nigeria Economic Developments, Chief Amina Labinjo-Ajayi, has called on the Federal Government to leverage diaspora investment and entrepreneurship for national development. Labinjo-Ajayi, who is also a U.S.-based humanitarian expert, made the call during an online meeting with journalists to mark Nigeria`s 25thContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Some experts have called for a well-articulated and sustainable programme to decentralise the power sector regulatory environment and incentivise investors to boost natural gas production in Nigeria. They said this at the American Business Council (ABC) Economic Update with theme: “Energising Nigeria: Navigating Challenges, Harnessing Opportunities,”Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubike Heads of State, Ministers, government officials, and renowned captains of industry have gathered at the 31st African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Annual Meetings (AAM) in Nassau, The Bahamas. The meetings, holding from June 12 to June 15, would be hosting no fewer than 2,000 delegates, the News AgencyContinue Reading
FG sets to increase nation`s navigable waterways – OyetolaContinue Reading
