By Lucy Ogalue The newly-elected President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Chief Emeka Obegolu, says his administration will ensure infrastructure development and ease of business in the country. Obegolu said this at the 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and inauguration of the newly elected officials ofContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) are collaborating to promote competition in the sugar market for effective consumer protection. Mr Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, said this when he paid a visit to MrContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has charged Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on harnessing opportunities put in place by the state to enable their businesses thrive and compete globally. Sanwo-Olu spoke while declaring open the Eight Lagos MSMEs Exclusive Trade Fair organised by theContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe Stakeholders in the food manufacturing sector have pledged commitments to collaborate and contribute to the goals of industrial fortification and workforce nutrition. The food industry titans made the pledge at the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) Roundtable on “the Business Advantage of Industrial Food FortificationContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has reiterated its commitment to optimise the Federal Government’s assets through private sector investment. Alex Okoh, Director-General, BPE, said this at a media event in Abuja. Okoh said there was a need for the Federal Government to rely less on borrowingContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government says Nigeria is open, safe, willing, and ready for more Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) and partnerships to engender wealth and national growth. Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Aisha Rimi, said this at a Private Dialogue with delegations from GermanyContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Lead Economist and Researcher at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Omomia Omosomi, has reiterated the importance of the digital economy in ensuring the growth of the global advertising sector. Omosomi said this at the ongoing National Advertising Conference (ARCON) on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The American Business Council Nigeria (ABC) in partnership with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has unveiled a Private Sector Development for Democracy Forum (PSDdF) to strengthen democracy. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), American Business Council, Mrs Margaret Olele, made this known at a media parleyContinue Reading
By Obinna Unaeze The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Thursday called on residents of Niger State to invest in the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) securities in order to secure their future financially. Patience Oniha, Director-General, DMO, made the call on Thursday in Minna during a one day public awarenessContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe Firstbank of Nigeria Ltd. has cautioned Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) against seeking financing from unlicensed money lenders generally referred to as loan sharks. Dr Abiodun Famuyiwa, Head, SMEs Banking and Money Transfer of the bank, gave the warning at Firstbank SMEConnect Webinar on Wednesday.Continue Reading
