By Ikenna Uwadileke The Federal Government says it is putting in place a N75 billion intervention fund to support small businesses in response to the country’s current economic challenges. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, said this at the beginning of the 18th Abuja International TradeContinue Reading
By Yetunde Fatungase An expert in Economics, Dr Obindah Geshon, on Thursday in Abeokuta urged the Federal Government to look into extending the country’s rail network towards the border regions. Geshon, in his lecture at the 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), said thisContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), says strategic efforts are in place to galvanise actions that will address high unemployment and minimise brain drain in the nation’s economy. Ms Amina Maina, the Chairperson, Central Organising Committee at the NESG 29th Summit (NES 29) said this in aContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua TEXEM UK, a leadership development organization has praised the appointment of Zacch Adedeji as Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) by President Tinubu describing it as a trailblazing step in revenue transformation. In a statement on TEXEM’s website signed by Caroline Lucas, Director Special Projects,Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Debt Management Office (DMO), has assured prospective investors in Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) securities of profitable yield on their investments. The Director-General of the DMO, Patience Oniha, said this on Thursday in Maiduguri during the FGN Securities Issuance Awareness Programme in the capital city ofContinue Reading
Economy By Justina Auta Abuja, Sept. 28, 2023 (NAN) The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), says strategic efforts are in place to galvanise actions that will address high unemployment and minimise brain drain in the nation’s economy. Ms Amina Maina, the Chairperson, Central Organising Committee at theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Odunayo Ayeku, Chief Executive Officer, Kinka token, a Bitcoin company, on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to further embrace blockchain technology to boost the nation’s economy. Ayeku gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) against the backdrop of the dwindling economy.Continue Reading
By Ikenna Uwadileke The Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Dr Tope Fasua, has called for a structural reform of Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. Fasua made the call at a roundtable organised by the National Policy Advocacy Centre (NPAC) of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)Continue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has appealed to the Federal Government to find a lasting solution to the rising price of cooking gas in the country. Mr Abideen Olatunbosun, National President, NALPGAM, made the appeal during the 36th Annual General Meeting ofContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to strengthen ongoing reforms in the energy sector to improve productivity and add value to the economy. According to a statement by Janet McDickson, Head, Media, BPP, the Director General of BPP, MammanContinue Reading
