The Federal Government has handed over 15 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the three transport unions in Abuja, to alleviate the burden of fuel subsidy removal on the residents.Continue Reading
By Joy Akinsanya A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Adeola Azeez Community Care Foundation (AACCF), in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI) and Neighbours Shop, has empowered 50 women with solar-powered smart retail kiosks. The founder of AACCF, Mrs Adeola Azeez, disclosed this on Thursday duringContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, has expressed the Federal Government’s determination to address the regulatory and bureaucratic challenges exporters faced to drive a thriving export ecosystem. The Minister made this known at an export stakeholders consultation engagement on Tuesday in Lagos. SheContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has stated that the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy will serve as a transformative framework to maximise the nation’s extensive marine resources. He said that this initiative aims to create jobs, enhance sustainability, andContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Luka Nizassan, Etsu of Kwali, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says Nigeria’s future is at stake following the high rate of drug abuse among the youths. Nizassan expressed the concern in Abuja on Tuesday, at a one-day Rise Above Conference, with theContinue Reading
The Nigerian Navy confiscated more than 8.1 million barrels of stolen crude oil and 86,500 MT of illegally refined AGO in four years.Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to the sustainable growth of Nigeria’s construction and design sector by empowering businesses, fostering economic development and strengthening partnerships across the industry value chain. Mrs Omoboye Odu, Head of SME, Partnerships and Collaboration, Ecobank Nigeria, disclosed this during a newsContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa The year 2023 was of both challenges and successes for Nigeria’s investment banking sector. In spite of a volatile economic landscape, investment bankers displayed remarkable resilience, successfully executing landmark deals that have shaped the nation’s economic trajectory. The 2023 Investment Banking Awards Dinner,Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has further raised interest rate by 25 basis points to 27.50 per cent from 27.25 per cent. The Governor of the CBN and Chairman of the MPC, Yemi Cardoso, announced the raise on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) on Monday forged an alliance with the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) to enhance the business and taxation systems in the country. Mr Chimezie Ihekweazu, President of BRIPAN, during a business visit to CITN inContinue Reading
