Niger rakes in N3.5bn revenue in May
2024-07-06
Niger generated N3.5b IGR in May – BagoContinue Reading
RMAFC seeks closer ties with EFCC to recover lost revenue
2024-07-05
RMAFC seeks greater collaboration with EFCC to recover loss revenueContinue Reading
Bank of Industry, Jigawa sign N6bn deal to boost SMEs
2024-07-03
By Abdullahi Mohammed The Jigawa Government and Bank of Industry (BoI), on Tuesday signed a N6 billion partnership agreement to stimulate industrial development of the north-western state. Gov. Umar Namadi, while signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Dutse, said the deal was a clear demonstration of commitment to achievingContinue Reading
EU unveils digital platform to boost Nigeria’s agribusiness
2024-07-03
By Angela Atabo The European Union (EU) has unveiled a digital platform to boost investment in Nigeria’s agribusiness sector. Ms Myriam Ferran, EU’s Deputy Director-General, Directorate of International Partnerships (INTPA), said this at the 9th edition of the Nigeria-EU Business Forum in Abuja. Ferran said the platform was aimed atContinue Reading
No explosion in Zungeru Power plant – Adelabu
2024-07-02
By Constance Athekame Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has said that no explosion occurred at Zungeru power plant on Monday. Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said that the minister was reacting to reports insinuating an explosion atContinue Reading
Trade Modernisation Project as tool to combat trade-related corruption
2024-06-30
Trade Modernisation Project as tool to combat trade-related corruption By Martha Agas Generally, one menace countries seeking to facilitate ease of doing business to generate revenue, especially through direct foreign investment, face, is corruption along the chain of service delivery. Analysts have, thus, argue that the first step to boostContinue Reading
FCCPC urges retailers to promote fair business practices, transparency
2024-06-28
By Yunus Yusuf The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has urged organisations dedicated to consumer welfare and business-to-customer relationships to promote fair business practices. Its Acting Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Adamu Abdullahi, made the appeal during an engagement between the FCCPC and the National AssociationContinue Reading
ECA reforms to achieve mandate – Official
2024-06-28
By Kamal Tayo Oropo The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is undergoing reforms to ensure greater effectiveness in achieving its mandate. The Executive Secretary of ECA, Mr Claver Gatete, said this in a statement on Thursday by the Communications Section of the UN body. The 2nd mid-year reviewContinue Reading
Ways and means securitisation responsible for N24trn debt rise – DMO
2024-06-26
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Debt Management Office says the rise in Nigeria’s public debt stock from N97.34 trillion in December 2023 to N121.67 trillion in March 2024, is partly due to exchange rate fluctuations. The Director-General of DMO, Patience Oniha, said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
British firm calls for resilience among Nigerian executives
2024-06-26
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The United Kingdom based leadership development organisation TEXEM UK has urged Nigerian executives to be resilient in their leadership responsibilities to achieve best goals in volatile economic environments. In a statement on its website, TEXEM’s Director, Special Projects, Caroline Lucas expressed the need for the leaders toContinue Reading
