By Adeola Akinbobola Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have continued to lament the epileptic power situation in the territory, describing it as unacceptable. The consumers who reside in Kubwa, Bwari, Kado, Apo and Dutse spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday.Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The Civil Society Budget Implementation Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (CBIAMEC) has urged the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) to review its centralised payment system under the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System. The system is used for public finance management across Ministries,Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr Kamar Bakrin, says Nigeria’s sugar sector can generate about one million jobs across its value chain. Bakrin spoke during a strategic meeting between the council and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Customs Headquarters inContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has called for stronger digital integration among Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to improve governance efficiency and ease of doing business in Nigeria. The Director-General of PEBEC, Princess Zahra Audu, made the call during the Retreat for Heads of MDAsContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Federal Government has unveiled digital platforms for the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) to strengthen transparency, accountability and fairness in Nigeria’s tax administration system. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, unveiled the website, call centre and management portalContinue Reading
LOTUS Bank, a non-interest bank and financial advisory services provider, is collaborating with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicle (Pi-CNG and EV) to accelerate adoption of cleaner and more affordable mobility alternatives.Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Dr Ngozi Oyewole, Director-General, Business Women of Influence for Renewed Hope Agenda (BWI-RHA) has described technical training and structured apprenticeship programmes as critical parameters, to engender a skilled workforce. She added that it was also a parameter to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector. Oyewole, also Chairperson, WoodContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) All-Share Index and market capitalisation rose by 2.27 per cent and 2.13 per cent, respectively, to close the week at 250,330.92 points and N160.444 trillion. This compares with 244,775.83 points and N157.094 trillion recorded in the previous week. Analysis of market performanceContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has issued comprehensive guidelines for the implementation of the Federal Government’s revised policy on contract variations and mandatory use of final designs for public projects. This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations,Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended Prof. Pius Olanrewaju for strengthening professionalism, ethics and institutional relevance at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Mr Abayomi Oluyomi, gave the commendation at Olanrewaju’s valedictory ceremony held at Bankers House,Continue Reading
