By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Exchange Group says it is working assiduously to ensure the Nigerian capital market contributes to actualising President Bola Tinubu’s proposed $1 trillion economy by 2030. Dr Umaru Kwairanga, Chairman of NGX while speaking with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian stock market extended its positive trend, appreciating by N259 billion amid increased buying interest. Market capitalisation rose by N259 billion or 0.37 per cent to close at N70.894 trillion, compared with N70.635 trillion on Monday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) also increased by 411.52 pointsContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The World Trade Centre (WTC), Abuja, on Tuesday unveiled an export launch pad aimed at boosting Nigeria’s competitiveness in global trade. The pad was unveiled by its Vice-President, Mr Ahmed Adelaja, alongside the WTC Abuja Trade Desk shortly after its webinar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The stock market began the week on a positive note on Monday as investors gained N173 billion and performance indices soared by 0.25per cent. Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation climbed by N173 billion, rising to N70.635 trillion from N70.462 trillion on Friday. The All-ShareContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Head of Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mrs Grace Adayilo, says the MSMEs One Stop Shop initiative will enhance and strongly support small businesses in the country. Adayilo said this at the 5th Abuja Enterprise Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Expo in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba Bureau De Change Operators (BDCs) on Monday appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to further extend the recapitalisation deadline and review license requirements to save jobs. The BDCs, under the aegis of the Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), made the appealContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Nigeria is to host the 4th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) to boost the continent’s natural resources through smart, cross-sector collaboration for sustainable growth. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of SolidContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) has called on the Federal Government and other relevant stakeholders to partner with the chamber in building an ecosystem for a strong accessible and sustainable energy for businesses. The President of ACCI, Chief Emeka Obegolu, made the call atContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Some retired cooperative members of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Lagos State Branch, have decried alleged misappropriation of their funds by the management committee of the multipurpose society. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, the members said that they were yet to accessContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Kano State Board of Internal Revenue (KIRS) is targeting an Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of N200 billion through a tax reform that leverages the National Identification Number (NIN). The Executive Chairman of KIRS, Dr Zaid Abubakar, made this known while addressing stakeholders at a recognitionContinue Reading
