By Martha Agas The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commended its female personnel for their resilience in carrying out their duties to advance the organisation’s constitutional mandate. The Comptroller-General (C-G) of NCS, Bashir Adeniyi, gave the commendation while speaking at an event organised by the service to celebrate the femaleContinue Reading

By Rukayat Moisemhe Some experts in the built environment have called for the adoption of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to attract long-term investment, drive sustainability and enhance global competitiveness. The experts made the call at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) 2026 Real Estate, Construction andContinue Reading

By Vivian Emoni Nigeria and China have signed a framework agreement on economic partnership to strengthen cooperation in trade facilitation, digital economy, resilient supply chains and inclusive growth. This is contained in a statement by Augustina Obilor-Duru, Head, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, on FridayContinue Reading

By Taiye Olayemi The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) Academy says the capital market is poised to extend its rally in 2026, supported by strong 2025 gains and improving macroeconomic conditions. Its General Manager, Dr Adekunle Adewale, said this during the WorldStage Nigeria Macroeconomic Forum, in Lagos. He said thatContinue Reading

By Rukayat Moisemhe Family business experts have stressed the need for institutionalised governance structures, deliberate succession planning and cultural alignment to ensure sustainability of enterprises across generations. They gave the advice on Thursday in Lagos at the Lagos Business School (LBS) International Family Business Conference 2026. The theme of theContinue Reading

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, says sustaining macroeconomic stability requires credible monetary policy and strong coordination, alignment of all key stakeholders across the economic system. Cardoso said this in Abuja on Thursday at the apex bank’s Monetary Policy Forum themed, “StrengtheningContinue Reading

By Martha Agas The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has selected Nigeria as the pilot country for the implementation of the Simplified Trade Regime (STR) in West Africa to support small-scale cross-border trade. A delegation from AfCFTA secretariat led by Pedro Estevao, made this known during an engagementContinue Reading