By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says no fewer than 900,000 Nigerians have benefited from the loan scheme and Conditional Grant initiatives of President Bola Tinubu. Idris made this known on Thursday in Minna, Niger at the quarterly meeting of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF)Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Dr Victor Muruako, the Executive Chairman, Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), says the commission is collaborating with the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to address fiscal governance challenges to promote transparency. Muruako said this at the 2025 National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, organised by the HouseContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe and Oluwatope Lawanson Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has pledged to collaborate with investors, multinationals, agencies, foundations, and innovation hubs to build a globally respected 21st-century economy. Sanwo-Olu, represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, made this known on Wednesday at theContinue Reading
By Bosede Olufunmi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reaffirmed commitment to sanitising Nigerian markets and safeguarding consumers through direct engagement with traders and market leaders. Mr Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, said this on Wednesday during a market engagement heldContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Customs Area Controller, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed Area Command (MMA), Comptroller Michael Awe, says the command generated N97.1 billion in second quarter of the year. Awe disclosed this during a news conference held in Lagos on Wednesday, where he highlighted the command’s improved revenueContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG), says the recently revised economic growth projection for Nigeria by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under-represents the country’s economic capacity and potential. The group’s position is contained in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo,whichContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian stock market continued on a bullish trend on Tuesday, gaining N226 billion. The positive trend was driven by strong buying interest in medium and large-capitalised stocks, including: Omatek, NGX Group, Neimeth International Pharmaceutical, Champion Breweries and 54 others. Market capitalisation rose by N226 billion orContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, has called for the deployment of technology to proactively monitor financial management in real-time to ensure transparency and institutional discipline. Ogunjimi made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the ongoing 2025 National Conference on Public Accounts andContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASMEs) has described the 2025 Tax Act as a signal of Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and enterprise resilience. Dr Abdulrashid Yerima, the President of NASMEs, said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Pan-African Alliance of Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI) says the newly enacted tax laws will stimulate growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and attract local investment in Nigeria. Dr Henry Emejuo, PAOSMI’s Director-General, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the laws recently signedContinue Reading
