By Diana Omueza Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, says Nigeria has successfully surmounted port challenges and ports are now attracting major container carriers and generating revenue for the country. Oyetola said this on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving members of Study Group 4, Senior ExecutiveContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Sen. George Akume, Secretary of the Government of the Federation(SGF), has inaugurated the Nigeria Procurement Certification Portal to standardise and professionalise procurement certification in Nigeria. Akume, represented by Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, inaugurated the portal in Abuja on Wednesday.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has partnered with the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) to achieve its ambitious $6 billion investment target. In a statement signed on Tuesday by Mr Adebayo Thomas, Director, Press and Public Relations of theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Guinness Nigeria Plc says it is prioritising increased connection, purpose and impact, especially following the recent change in majority shareholding and as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. Its Managing Director, Mr Girish Sharma, who disclosed the focus in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos,Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has given all businesses operating in Nigeria a six-week ultimatum to comply with the registration requirements of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 2020. The Commission, in a circular issued on Tuesday in Abuja, said that after the ultimatum, it wouldContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says it distributed 4,633 hybrid seedlings to farmers across the country. Dr Nonye Ayeni, Director-General of the NEPC, disclosed this while presenting the First Quarter Progress Report on the non-oil export performance for 2025. AyeniContinue Reading
By Deborah Ifeanyi/Lucy Ogalue The Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) says it is set to transform its examination process through partnership with a U.S.-based firm, Simplify IQ. Mr Henry Mbadiwe, Registrar-General of CIPMN, announced this in Abuja at a news conference during the signing of a MemorandumContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Seplat Energy, an independent energy company dual-listed on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. and the London Stock Exchange, has announced an interim dividend of 4.6 U.S. cents per ordinary share, subject to applicable withholding tax. Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, has called for enhanced collaboration among African markets for a stronger interconnection within the continent as well as development of new products. Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says the country’s non-oil products exported in the first quarter of 2025 were valued at 1.791 billion dollars. Dr Nonye Ayeni, Director-General of the NEPC said this on Monday in Abuja while presenting a First Quarter Progress Report on the Non-OilContinue Reading
