By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has urged policymakers to simplify tax compliance, eliminate multiple taxation and implement reforms that promote growth, investment and strengthening of public trust. Dr Aliyu Hong, Chairman, National Policy Advocacy Centre (NPAC), ACCI, said this at a stakeholders’ tax roundtable,Continue Reading
By Martha Agas Nigeria and Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, to strengthen economic ties between both countries. The agreement was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake and Alparslan Bayraktar, Türkiye’s Minister of EnergyContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rate in real terms grew by 3.89 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 on a year-on-year basis. The NBS stated this in the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product Report Q1 2026 released in AbujaContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The President, Nigeria Consumer Protection Network, Mr Kunle Olubiyo, says Nigeria’s electricity sector continues to suffer massive revenue losses due to widespread energy theft and obsolete metering systems. Olubiyo, noted this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. Energy theft occursContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Stakeholders at the maiden Enterprise Security Risk Management Conference in Lagos have called for stronger collaboration, intelligence-driven systems and technology-based solutions to address Nigeria’s evolving security threats. The conference, organised by the Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professionals (AERMP) in Lagos, had the theme: “Repositioning Enterprise SecurityContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Popoola Canada has announced more than $30 million new support for initiatives in Nigeria and across West Africa. The Secretary of State for International Development, Canada, Mr Randeep Sarai, announced this at a reception organised in his honour by the Canadian Deputy High Commission on Friday nightContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Diageo Nigeria has graduated 157 young Nigerians under its Learning for Life programme and pledged to expand the initiative nationwide to address youth unemployment and strengthen skills development in the hospitality and tourism sector. The General Manager of Diageo Nigeria, Mr Adebayo Alli, made this known atContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku Business growth often stalls not because customers disappear or revenue dries up, but because leadership struggles to keep pace with the increasing demands of expansion, experts at Harde Business School have said. According to the school, many entrepreneurs and professionals reach a point where passion and hardContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government is to sanction Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as suppliers for violating the Nigeria First Policy on local vehicle procurement. The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, made this known during the signing of a policy frameworkContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has reiterated that the implementation of the Nigeria First Policy in the automobile sector will create jobs, attract investments and boost local manufacturing. The Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, said this after the signing of a policy framework on procurementContinue Reading
