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.Continue Reading
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 ofContinue Reading
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 Challenges, Harnessing Opportunities,”Continue Reading
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 strengthening relationship betweenContinue Reading
CBN probe: Tinubu, Cardoso’s anti-corruption drive yielding results — AnalystContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Managing Director of Iwosan Wellness Centre, Dr Oluwatomi Kogo, has urged Nigerian leaders not to neglect their health while pursuing innovation, strategy and governance. Kogo gave the advice at a dinner organised by the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIOD) with the theme: “Leadership and Wellness: BalancingContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Mr Adeyemi Adeniran, the Statistician-General of the Federation has called on stakeholders to take action to eradicate poverty in Nigeria. Adeniran, CEO, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said this at a Stakeholders Technical Dialogue on the “Operationalisation of the Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI) as a Policy Tool inContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), says it will begin payment of insured sum to 2.3 million depositors of Heritage Bank in-liquidation within the week. The Managing Director of NDIC, Mr Bello Hassan, said this while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. The managing director said theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The University of Abuja and the Gemological Institute of Nigeria (GIN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the mining sector. The GIN President, and 1st Deputy President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, during the signing, said the MoU wouldContinue Reading
By Gregory O. Mmaduakolam An Economist, Mr Abba Adaudu, has decried the revocation of the licence of Heritage Bank by the Central of Nigeria (CBN) due to a breach of banking regulations. Adaudu, who is also a financial consultant, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday inContinue Reading
