By Vivian Emoni Nigeria and China have signed a framework agreement on economic partnership to strengthen cooperation in trade facilitation, digital economy, resilient supply chains and inclusive growth. This is contained in a statement by Augustina Obilor-Duru, Head, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, on FridayContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Mrs Rafiat Onitiri, Chairman, Association of Professional Women Bankers (APWB), has urged women in the financial sector to embrace innovation and position themselves as drivers of transformation in an evolving global economy. Onitiri made the call at the APWB Annual Women’s Marquee Event in Lagos with theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) Academy says the capital market is poised to extend its rally in 2026, supported by strong 2025 gains and improving macroeconomic conditions. Its General Manager, Dr Adekunle Adewale, said this during the WorldStage Nigeria Macroeconomic Forum, in Lagos. He said thatContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Family business experts have stressed the need for institutionalised governance structures, deliberate succession planning and cultural alignment to ensure sustainability of enterprises across generations. They gave the advice on Thursday in Lagos at the Lagos Business School (LBS) International Family Business Conference 2026. The theme of theContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, says sustaining macroeconomic stability requires credible monetary policy and strong coordination, alignment of all key stakeholders across the economic system. Cardoso said this in Abuja on Thursday at the apex bank’s Monetary Policy Forum themed, “StrengtheningContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has selected Nigeria as the pilot country for the implementation of the Simplified Trade Regime (STR) in West Africa to support small-scale cross-border trade. A delegation from AfCFTA secretariat led by Pedro Estevao, made this known during an engagementContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Bank of Industry (BOI) says small and large enterprises have benefited from an N825million clean energy financing window. The initiative is part of a 600,000-dollar GEF-UNIDO IEE and RECP project. Of the total, 550,000 dollars was disbursed to BOI for on-lending to eligible industries. The fundingContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to empowering women as key drivers of the nation’s creative economy, with a focus on expanding access to finance, skills development and leadership opportunities. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, made this known onContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has intensified its market sensitisation campaign aimed at promoting consumer awareness and strengthening regulatory compliance across key commercial centres. Mrs Olubunmi Otti, Zonal Coordinator, South-West Zonal Office, during a market sensitisation programme on Thursday in Lagos, said the initiativeContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chief Executive Officer, ECOMARKET-ECOFAIRS, Mr Ejarkaminor Sylvester, says the forthcoming Africa-Europe (Afri-Euro) trade mission and the Great Nigeria International Trade Fair (GNITF) 2026 will open new frontiers for cross-border trade and investment between Africa and Europe. Sylvester said this on Wednesday during a presentation on theContinue Reading
