By Lydia Ngwakwe The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has called on banking professionals and leaders to chart a course that will leverage the vast potential inherent in Nigeria’s economy. The President/Chairman of Council, CIBN, Dr Ken Opara, made the call at the 2023 Fellowship Investiture ofContinue Reading
By Nana Musa-umar Sen. Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and National Economic Planning, says the private sector is critical to driving economic growth and development of the country. According to Bagudu, we seek support of the private sector as the government cannot bear the burden alone. . This isContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Shaakaa Chira as the substantive Auditor-General for the Federation. A statement by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale said that the appointment was based on the powers vested on Tinubu by Section 86 of the 1999 Constitution (Amended). He saidContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Prof. Ezekiel Williams, an expert in taxation says with the existing tax laws and regulations in Nigeria, there is no need to increase taxes. He said this on Thursday in Abuja, while fielding questions from newsmen after the launch of his book titled: ‘The Taxation Pendula’.Continue Reading
By Yusuf Yunus The Coalition for Good Governance and Open Leadership in Nigeria has urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) to remain transparent and support President Bola Tinubu’s effort at repositioning the oil sector. The Convener of the group, Mr Declan Ihekaire, at a news conference on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Institute of Directors Centre for Corporate Governance (IoDCCG) has appointed Mr Urum Eke as its Chairman of the Board of Governors. This is contained in a statement by Mr Nerus Ekezie, the acting Chief Executive Officer of the centre, on Thursday in Lagos. The statement saidContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Former Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Hon Olusegun Aganga, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare the industrial sector a national priority and back it up with plans, policies and funds. Aganga said this at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) 51st Annual General Meeting andContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf Mr Ayo Ademilua, President, Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), says no fewer than 80 million dollars is available for energy projects in the country for its members through investors. Ademilua said this during the Renewable Energy Investment MaMatchmakin event on Wednesday in Lagos. The NewsContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has awarded practicing licenses to 116 qualified Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs). Dr Charles Odii, Director-General, SMEDAN, said this at the BDSPs Licencing Award ceremony organised by the agency on Wednesday in Lagos. Odii said the practicing licenseContinue Reading
By Bukola Adewumi The newly appointed Managing Director of Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), Mr Bamanga Usman, has unveiled plans for the future growth of the agency, inline with President Tinubu’s economic agenda. Usman made this known on Wednesday when he took over from theContinue Reading
