By Stellamaris Ashinze The World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) has called for stronger angel investor participation to support Nigerian startups. The forum said increased investment was needed to help startups overcome funding challenges and compete globally. The call was made on Thursday during theContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The fifth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Summit (AFNIS) is targeting new partnerships, investment opportunities and practical pathways for execution for the sustainable development of Africa. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at a newsContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has commenced a specialised skills development programme for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Abuja. Mr Philip Udeochu, SMEDAN’s Acting Director, Policy Planning, Research and Statistics, said this during the training on Thursday in Abuja. According to Udeochu,Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have inaugurated a Joint Committee on Procurement Reforms, to embed legal expertise into Nigeria’s public procurement system. This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, BPP’s Head of Media and Public Relations inContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Financial experts have urged the Federal Government and private sector players to sustain policy reforms, strengthen institutions and embrace corporate adaptability as key drivers of competitiveness and long-term economic growth in Nigeria They made the call on Tuesday in Lagos at the PEARL Awards summit themed: “PolicyContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Dr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has said that de-risking tools such as guarantees were key to advancing climate adoption efforts and economic transformation of nations, including Nigeria. Alake stated this on Tuesday at a high-level stakeholders’ roundtable on mainstreaming financial guarantees in Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba Association of Corporate Communications and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has begun activities to mark its 30th anniversary with a tree-planting initiative in Lagos. This, it said, reaffirms its commitment to environmental sustainability, ethical communication and the reputation of the banking industry. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and professionalism in public procurement with the approval of seven new zonal offices for the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). This is contained in a statement by the Head of Press and Public Relations, BPP, Zira Nagga,Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam As Nigerians grapple with rising Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices, the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers (LPGAR) have urged local LPG producers to prioritise supplies to the domestic market before exporting. Mr Promise Ajujumbu, the Public Relations Officer, LPGAR, Nyanya Branchmade the call in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mr Frank Onyebu, immediate past chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Apapa branch, Lagos, has urged deeper industrial reforms. He called for massive investments in infrastructure, power supply and an enabling business environment to transform the sector. Onyebu said this would help Nigeria’s manufacturing industryContinue Reading
