Prof. Uche Uwaleke, the President of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria, has called for urgent agricultural reforms and stronger support for farmers to improve food security in the country.Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged government to suspend penalties on late tax filings until business owners adjust and fully understand new tax laws and systems. Dr Aliyu Hong, Chairman, National Policy Advocacy Centre (NPAC), ACCI, disclosed this in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to the successful implementation of the environmental restoration of Ogoniland under the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). Zissimos Vergos, Deputy Head of EU Delegation to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), stated this on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government has called on development partners, donor agencies and the diplomatic community to deepen support for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) for completion of the Ogoniland restoration programme. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the Conference onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Ms Kesiena Ughwode, Chief Executive Officer of Almond Productions Ltd., says the Almond Insurance Industry Awards has improved prompt operational data updates among insurers. Ughwode, convener of the awards, spoke during a news conference in Lagos, ahead of the fourth edition ceremony. She said insurance firms nowContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Akwa Ibom, has received the Integrated Management System (IMS) certifications. The ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2025 certifications were presented to the academy’s management in Oron. In his remarks, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboryega Oyetola, congratulated theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB) has called for stronger investment-led growth strategies to help African economies withstand rising global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The recommendation is contained in the 2026 African Economic Outlook presented at the AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville on Tuesday. Prof. Kevin Urama, ChiefContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Sidi Ould Tah says 12 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies are in Africa. Tah said this while inaugurating the 2026 African Economic Outlook of the bank at the ongoing AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville on Tuesday. “The report saysContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, has called for urgent reforms to unlock Africa’s estimated four trillion dollars in domestic savings. Tah made the call at the official opening of the 2026 AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo onContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Nigeria and other West African countries’ economy is projected to remain stable at 4.7 per cent in 2026. This is according to the 2026 African Economic Outlook released by the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Tuesday at the ongoing Annual Meetings of the bank. . The AfDBContinue Reading
