By Olawunmi Ashafa The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) says the nation’s current economic reforms must now shift decisively from stabilisation efforts to policies that attract investment, boost productivity, and deliver inclusive growth. Its Chairman, Mr Yusuf Olaniyi, said this at the launch of the 2026 Private SectorContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa The Federal Government says it is now shifting its focus from policy reforms to creating a more stable and predictable environment that can attract investment, as Nigeria moves into a critical phase of its economic transition. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, TaiwoContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Revenue experts have identified tax reforms and visible infrastructure development as critical drivers of revenue growth and public confidence, as they convened in Lagos for the 159th Meeting of the Joint Revenue Board. The experts made the assertion during an infrastructure tour that marked the opening ofContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The President of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN), Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has called for an independent oversight committee involving capital market investors in the annual auditing of the Unclaimed Funds Trust Funds (UFTF). Uwaleke disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Financial and trade experts have emphasised sustained reforms, policy stability and value addition as critical to strengthening Nigeria and West Africa’s resilience amid rising global uncertainty. They made this known at a panel session and keynote presentation during the 2026 Global Trade Review West Africa in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Dr Mohammed Shehu, Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says nationwide data verification exercise by the commission will sustain and strenghten revenue allocation framework. Shehu disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the importance and purpose of the nationwide exercise in Abuja on Thursday. He saidContinue Reading
Unit By Emmanuel Antswen The Police Command in Benue on Thursday inaugurated a Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) to curb rising cases of violence in the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen in Makurdi. Edet said the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Stakeholders in the maritime and professional services sectors have stressed the need for effective implementation and strong inter-agency coordination for the success of the country’s ongoing tax and trade reforms. They spoke at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Maritime and Professional Practice Group SummitContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Shareholders of Afriland Properties Plc have approved a total dividend payout of N329.7 million for the 2025 financial year. The approval was given at the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Wednesday. The approval also reflected the company’s commitment to delivering value in spiteContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Stockbrokers have commended the extension of trading hours on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., describing it as a major step toward deepening the capital market and aligning it with global standards. The market operators, who spoke in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the developmentContinue Reading
