By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to strengthen women’s economic empowerment and promote greater gender inclusion in Nigeria’s capital market. The collaboration was highlighted during a strategic visit by the Minister of Women Affairs and SocialContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The domestic bourse, on Tuesday, rebounded with N1.086 trillion profit, following gains from some large and medium capitalised stocks. Investors’ renewed interest in John Holt, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings, Legend Interest, Airtel Africa, Zichis Agro Allied Industries and 32 other advancing stocks drove the market higher. The marketContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Stakeholders across Nigeria’s agro-food ecosystem say achieving world-class food security is attainable with intentional, sustained investment, policy consistency and value-chain integration, transforming it into a globally competitive and value-driven industry. They made the assertion at the 11th Agro-food Nigeria Conference and Exhibition in Lagos, with the theme:Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) has urged professional managers to embrace interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration as a critical driver of innovation and national development. The call was made on Tuesday in Lagos during the institute’s 2026 membership induction and upgrading ceremony, where no fewer than 700Continue Reading
The Federal Government is to establish civilian de-mining teams comprising retired military personnel, other security veterans, and civilians, including youths and medical professionals, to tackle threats of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting women’s participation in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to enhance business growth for effective economic stability. The President of the chamber, Chief Emeka Obegolu, reaffirmed the commitment on Tuesday in Abuja, at the secondContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa’s foremost industrialist has warned that Middle-East tensions driving global oil volatility could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria and African economies. Dangote spoke on Monday in Lagos after a courtesy visit and Eid-el-Fitr homage to President Bola Tinubu at his residence. He said theContinue Reading
Pension By Nana Musa The Federal Government has urged members of the governing board of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) to uphold high standards of corporate governance. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, gave the charge at the inauguration of the board in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Federal Government has expressed its resolve to collaborate with the Cross River Government to standardise and sanitise the mining sector. Mrs Ememobong Essien, the Operational Head, Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), disclosed this in Calabar on Monday when she visited the Cross River Commissioner for MineralContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Sunday unveiled 3,200 new beneficiaries with 5,000 dollars empowerment grant for young African entrepreneurs in its 2026 cohort. The Foundation said that the entrepreneurs would be funded via Heirs Holdings Group Companies, the European Commission, Seme City Development Agency, DEG, theContinue Reading
