By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian stock market rebounded on Friday, ending four straight sessions of losses with a N285 billion lift to investors’ portfolios. Renewed interest in stocks such as Julius Berger, Learn Africa, Cornerstone Insurance, Aso Savings and Ikeja Hotel boosted sentiment. The Nigerian Exchange market capitalisation, which openedContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Naira on Friday extended its gain, closing the trading week stronger at N1,421.73 to the dollar at the official foreign exchange market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the local currency appreciated by N15.23 or 1.07 per cent compared with N1,436.97 recordedContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list is a significant milestone that strengthens the country’s financial credibility. Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) made this known in a statement issued by Mr Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head, MediaContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Governance must evolve into a dynamic framework that adapts and leads, shifting from compliance checklists to strategic guidance, experts have said. They spoke at the ICSAN Lagos Chapter 2025 Annual Summit held on Thursday in Lagos. The summit had the theme: ‘Governance Redefined in a Business Environment:Continue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged the private sector to take a stronger, more coordinated role in driving the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Sanwo-Olu, who made the call at the NEPAD BusinessContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Ogun Government on Thursday inaugurated a “Solar-for-Health” project funded by the European Union (EU) in Abeokuta. Speaking at the inauguration, Gov. Dapo Abiodun, represented by the state’s Commissioner for Finance, Dapo Okubadejo, noted that the initiative merges renewable energy with healthcare delivery for enhanced impact.Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is to partner with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) on enhancing capacity development in Nigeria’s procurement system. The partnership seeks to enhance efficiency and transparency across the entire procurement cycle, from needs assessment to the final stageContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Stakeholders from the public and private sectors have emphasised the need for stronger collaboration on energy security and decarbonisation to accelerate Africa’s transition to clean energy and sustainable growth. They said that the transition would deliver economic resilience, create jobsContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Many residents of the FCT, have decried the high cost of Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG), known as cooking gas, calling on the government to find a lasting solution to the trend. The residents, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, lamentedContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has reaffirmed its dedication to improving Nigeria’s public procurement system by emphasising professionalism and capacity building for procurement officers. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General of BPP, made this known at a three-day training for Senior Procurement Officers (SGL 14-16) in theContinue Reading
