Dangote, Niger govt partner on investment opportunities

By Mercy Osajiugo The Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and the Niger State Government are strengthening ties towards exploring fresh investment opportunities in the State. Mr Mansur Ahmed, Dangote Group’s Executive Director, Government and Strategic Relations, stated this during the Dangote Special Day at the 20th Niger State National Trade FairContinue Reading

Organisations demand tax for sugar-sweetened beverages

By Gami Tadanyigbe The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) in collaboration with Prof. Felicia Anumah Diabetes Centre have called on the Federal Government to implement sugar-sweetened beverages tax to help reduce diabetes and obesity in the country. The organisations made the appeal on Thursday during a sensitisation walk/rally, healthContinue Reading

ICAN seeks to promote networking, empower members 

By Ibukun Emiola Dr Temitope Babajide, Chairman, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Ibadan District Society, says the institute will promote networking and provide empowerment for its members. Babajide stated this during a courtesy visit to Bakertilly Nigeria in Ibadan on Thursday. She said that the association would bridgeContinue Reading

Experts harp on effective fiscal, monetary policies for economic stability

By Rukayat Moisemhe Experts have stressed the need for proper management of fiscal and monetary challenges of the country for macroeconomic stability. They spoke at the Annual Public Lecture of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) hybrid event on Thursday in Ibadan. The News Agency ofContinue Reading

Rising cost of living impacting on poverty, production index — NECA

  By Esenvosa Izah   The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has said the rising cost of living in the country is already having a negative impact on the country’s poverty and production index. NECA’s Director-General, Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, expressed concerns in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. “In theContinue Reading