FG affirms commitment to creating sustainable environment for private sector 

By Vivian Emoni The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has expressed commitment to creating a sustainable environment for the private sector and other stakeholders to compete favourably and drive economic growth and productivity. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, the Minister of Industry. Trade and Investment, made the commitment at aContinue Reading

FG, World Bank explore capital market option to fund infrastructure

By Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Government says it is discussing with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to explore capital market and funding options in Nigeria for infrastructure development through Public Private Partners A statement issued by Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head, Media and Publicity, ICRC on Sunday in Abuja, said thisContinue Reading

IFC invests m in Lagos free zone to boost Nigeria’s industry

By Rukayat Moisemhe The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an equity investment of 50 million dollars in the Lagos Free Zone Company (LFZ) to support Nigeria’s industrial growth and economic diversification. Dahlia Khalifa, IFC Regional Director, Central Africa and Anglophone West Africa, made this known at an official signingContinue Reading

FG approves concession of Kashimbila Cargo/Agro-Allied Airport

By Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the concession of the Kashimbila Integrated Cargo/Agro-Allied Airport in Taraba, under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. A statement issued in Abuja on Friday by Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head, Media and Publicity, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), said that theContinue Reading

Bill on Port Economic Regulation ‘ll enhance efficiency – Shippers Council

By Diana Omueza The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), says the Bill on Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency currently awaiting presidential assent will enhance efficiency at the ports and  boost  export. Dr Pius Akutah, Executive Secretary of the council,  said this on Thursday in Abuja,  after receiving a delegation from theContinue Reading

ACCI empowers 15 youths with ICT, vocational skills

By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has trained 15 youths in Information Communication Technology (ICT), administrative management, and other vocational skills. President of ACCI, Chief Emeka Obegolu, stated this during the 2nd graduation ceremony for the one-year competency-based training in Abuja. Represented by his 1stContinue Reading