By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta), on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to impose charges on employers who pay their workers in foreign currencies. Nwoko, who represents Delta North at the National Assembly, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala , Director – General World Trade Organisation ( WTO), has called for more women inclusion and participation in leadership roles.Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang Mr Ali Khwaja, Chairman of KTrade Securities, a Pakistani-based stock and commodity outfit, has predicted a decline in U.S. dollar value globally in the coming years. Khwaja made this known on Thursday during a virtual analysis of the KTrade Securities research report. He attributed restrictive fiscalContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The International Monetary Fund(IMF) says determined and well-sequenced implementation of government’s policy intentions would pave the way for faster, more inclusive, resilient growth in Nigeria. The IMF said this in a statement at the conclusion of its Executive Board’s 2024 Article IV Consultation with Nigeria, a copyContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi TotalEnergies Nigeria has launched the 2024 Startuppers Challenge, which aims to reward 100 entrepreneurs across 32 African countries. The Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, Dr Samba Seye, announced this at the virtual launch of the fourth edition of the challenge on Thursday. According to him,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has sealed Residency Hotels, a school and three business premises in the capital city for tax evasion. The FCT-IRS acting Director, Legal Services, Mr Festus Tsavsar, who led the enforcement team, explained that the closure of the premisesContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Fidelity Bank Plc in partnership with Abbasid Charity Foundation and Sen. Wadada Ahmed have distributed food palliatives to no fewer than 1,000 families in Keffi, Nasarawa state. Distributing the food items on Wednesday, Ms Victoria Abuka, the Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank said the gestureContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of 0.5 (0.005) per cent Cybersecurity Levy on electronic transfers. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President stated the NLC position in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Ajaero was reacting toContinue Reading
By Yusuf Yunus Mr Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), says the quickest way toward economic recovery for Nigeria is through oil and gas investment. Lokpobiri disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on the sideline of the ongoing 2024 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) inContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Emeka Obegolu, has charged its newly inaugurated Governing council members to ensure prosperity of Nigeria’s business community. Obegolu, represented by his 1st Deputy President, Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, said this while inaugurating the Governing Council of ACCI’s Four CentresContinue Reading
