Constance Athekame The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) has called for the establishment of an electricity offences tribunal for faster dispensation of electricity related offences. The Managing Director of NEMSA, Mr Aliyu Tahir, who made the call in Abuja on Thursday at a news conference, said that the tribunal should have a
Read MoreStakeholders call for education, standardisation to boost intra-Africa trade
By Lucy Ogalue Stakeholders at the ongoing 30th General Assembly of the African Organisation for Standardisation have called for standardisation in promoting sustainable development, innovation, and export-oriented manufacturing across Africa. The stakeholders said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the ongoing 30th General Assembly of the African Organ
Read MoreFG concludes 120-day regulatory reform initiative to boost business ease
By Lucy Ogalue The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), says it has concluded its 120-day Regulatory Reform Accelerator Action Plan, which will significantly improve Nigeria’s business environment. The Special Adviser to the President on Ease of Doing Business, Jumoke Oduwole, said the reforms concentrated on eight key indica
Read MoreExpert backs commission’s move to sanitise digital lending space
By Rukayat Moisemhe Money Lenders Association, has commended the continuous actions by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to sanitise the digital lending space in Nigeria, saying it is a welcome development. Chairman of the Association, Mr Gbemi Adelekan, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thurs
Read MoreAfrican Caribbean free trade agreement requires multi-faceted approach- Minister Uzoka-Anite
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment (FMITI), Nigeria, says developing the African Caribbean Free Trade Agreement will require a multi-faceted approach. Uzoka-Anite said this at a Plenary Session: “Towards An Afri-Caribbean Free Trade Agreement: The Pathway to Self-Determination” at the ongoing 31s
Read MoreAGIS 2024: Stakeholders urge investment, innovative energy reforms in Africa
By Lucy Ogalue Stakeholders say technological innovation, substantial investments, and effective policy frameworks are critical to securing Africa’s sustainable energy future. The stakeholders spoke at the Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS) 2024, held in Abuja on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit’s theme is “Igniti
Read MoreNBCC to explore new frontiers of cooperation for Nigeria, UK
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has stated the need for Nigerian and British businesses to leverage their strengths and explore new frontiers at the forthcoming trade mission in the United Kingdom. Mr Ray Atelly, President, NBCC, said this at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos. Atelly said the 2024 NBCC [&hel
Read MoreFCCPC frowns at increased sale of adulterated foods
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has frowned at the increasing sale of adulterated and contaminated foods in the markets. The Acting Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr Adamu Abdullahi, said in Abuja on Thursday, that some traders were engaging in various forms of adulteration without mind
Read MoreExperts list ways to boost Nigeria’s natural gas production
By Rukayat Moisemhe Some experts have called for a well-articulated and sustainable programme to decentralise the power sector regulatory environment and incentivise investors to boost natural gas production in Nigeria. They said this at the American Business Council (ABC) Economic Update with theme: “Energising Nigeria: Navigating Challenge
Read MoreStakeholders say collaboration key to boosting investment, Nigeria’s growth
By Lucy Ogalue Stakeholders say collaboration is important in boosting investments and ensuring Nigeria’s growth. They spoke at a Stakeholders ‘Engagement with Investment Promotion Agencies (SIPAs), organised by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) in Abuja. The Executive Secretary of NIPC, Aisha Rimi, emphasised the Importance of st
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