By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, March 17, 2026(NAN) Aljazirah Newspaper has conferred its 2025 Person of the Year, “Exemplary Public Service Stewardship” award on Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Press and Public Relations, BPP in AbujaContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian stock market recorded a major milestone on Monday as the NGX All-Share Index crossed the 201,000-point mark for the first time. The benchmark index rose by 1.55 per cent to close at 201,474.89 points, up from 198,407.30 points recorded in the previous trading session. Similarly,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian capital market will transition to a T+1 settlement cycle from May 29, as part of efforts to enhance market efficiency and align with global standards. The transition will shorten the settlement period for trades, allowing transactions to be completed one business day after the tradeContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Bank customers have continued to complain over the many transaction charges by banks, saying it is discouraging them from depositing money in their bank accounts. Some of them who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, described the situation as alarming andContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has inducted 2,020 professionals as chartered bankers, urging them to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and strengthen Nigeria’s financial system. Speaking at the ceremony in Lagos, CIBN President, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, said that the induction marked aContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), in partnership with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) and Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), has called for improved gender equity and increased women’s participation in the economy. They made the call at the 2026 Ring the BellContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Experts have emphasised that sustainable economic progress requires the full participation of women in commerce, entrepreneurship and innovation. They spoke at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) event held on Thursday in Lagos. The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade andContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Pension experts have called on the Federal Government to establish a gratuity stabilisation fund to ensure the sustainability of the newly approved gratuity for federal civil servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). They made the call in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and deepening business collaboration between Nigeria and India. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, First Deputy President of ACCI, stated this during a courtesy visit by an ACCI delegation to the Indian High CommissionContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has urged women to take advantage of trade and entrepreneurship opportunities to strengthen Nigeria’s economy. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment disclosed this while marking the International Women’s Day (IWD) on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
