By Kadiri Abdulrahman A Professor of Capital Market at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Uche Uwaleke, says the 2024 budget as proposed by President Bola Tinubu is promising. Uwaleke, also President of the Association of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria, said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman A Financial Expert, Mr Okechukwu Unegbu, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to sanction banks that allowed customers to operate accounts without their BVN and NIN. Unegbu, a past president of the Chattered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), said this in an interview withContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The harsh economic situation in Nigeria, which has been exacerbated by the removal of petrol subsidy and high dollar exchange rates has become a major challenge for recreation businesses. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to some recreation spots within Abuja showed low patronage,Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government has disbursed N135.4 billion to States and the FCT, after the second Independent Assessment of Results achieved under the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NG-CARES is a World Bank-assisted $750 million Performance ForContinue Reading
By Bashir Rabe Mani Alhaji Muhammadu Munir-Jaafaru, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, has expressed concern over the desolate state of the Kaduna Trade Fair Complex. Munir-Jaafaru, who is also the Patron of the chamber, spoke on Saturday in Kaduna, at the InvestitureContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), says its circulars are issued after consultations with the Federal Government and major stakeholders. The Chairman of the Commission, Mr Ekpo Nta, clarified this when he played host to the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Union of PensionersContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed an additional 20 million dollars Trade Finance Facility with FSDH to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. Mr Lamin Barrow, Director-General, Nigeria Country Department, AfDB, said this during the signing ceremony, on Thursday in Lagos. According to Barrow,Continue Reading
By Olaide Ayinde Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi has presented N300 billion 2024 Appropriation Bill to the state House of Assembly for approval. Presenting the proposals, tagged: “Budget of consolidation and renew of focus” on Thursday in Bauchi, Mohammed assured members of the house that the budget would be fullyContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Nigerian authorities and those of the United States of America on Wednesday held talks on how to fund mining projects in Nigeria. According to a statement by Mr Kehinde Bamigbetan, Special Adviser to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, said the talks heldContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Some stakeholders have stressed the need for increased access to capital, technology and markets for the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to ensure global competitiveness. They spoke at the Nigerian-Canadian Business Association (NCBA) Second Edition Business Roundtable, on Tuesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
