FG allocates 50% intervention initiative to boost women businesses

By Lucy Ogalue The Director-General of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Mr Olawale Fasanya, has reiterated Federal Government’s desire to boost women owned businesses in the country. Fasanya said this at the opening of “Meet With the CEO” in collaboration with International Labour Organisation (ILO), inContinue Reading

Trade relations: Nigeria Customs Service collaborates with Benin Republic counterpart

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is in collaboration talks with the Customs Service of neighbouring Republic of Benin to improve trade relations between both countries. The Acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja, during a two-dayContinue Reading

Nigeria to explore opportunities at Africa-Korea Business summit — Udeagbala

By Ikenna Uwadileke Former President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (NACCIMA), Chief John Udeagbala, says Nigeria is set to explore opportunities provided by the Africa-Korea Business Summit. Udeagbala who is to represent Nigeria at the summit said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading

IATF Nigeria Roadshow: Experts seek production, manufacturing capacity boost to enhance AfCFTA trade

By Rukayat Moisemhe/Adebola Adegoke Trade experts have emphasised the need to boost Nigeria’s productive and manufacturing capacity to facilitate trade, improve foreign exchange inflows and engender competitiveness under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). They spoke at a panel session of the 2023 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) Roadshow NigeriaContinue Reading

RMAFC to partner petroleum stakeholders on proper gas flaring management

By Kelechi Ogunleye The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), is seeking partnership with key petroleum stakeholders, to effectively manage gas flaring in the country. RMAFC Spokesperson, Mr Christian Nwachukwu, who disclosed in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said the aim was to boost the country’s revenue profile.Continue Reading

Gynix Afrika sensitises 100 girls about health, personal development.

By Rukayat Moisemhe Gynix Afrika, an organisation committed to improving women’s health, has sensitised 100 girls in Osun about critical health issues, fitness, general well-being, technology and personal development. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gynix Afrika, Dr Godwin Oyewumi, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.Continue Reading