By Ibrahim Kado Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has described cooperative societies as key drivers for economic growth and sustainable solutions in the society. Fintiri stated this at the commemoration of the International Day of Cooperatives 2025, in Yola. The event is with the theme: “Cooperatives, Driving Inclusive and SustainableContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The National Cooperatives Financing Agency of Nigeria (CFAN) is set to inaugurate the cooperative digital and banking platform to assist cooperative members access low interest loans for their businesses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that CFAN is collaboration with Akilaah National Cooperative Society Limited. MrContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Sen. Sabi Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, says the country will review its outdated Cooperative Act to meet global cooperatives best practices. Abdullahi said this at a news briefing to mark the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives in Abuja on Saturday. The MinisterContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Stock market investors traded 5.47 billion shares worth N108.1 billion in 118,570 transactions this week on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. This is in contrast with 3.9 billion shares valued at N102.22 billion that exchanged hands last week in 114,484 deals. Consequently, the value ofContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and the Katsina State Government have engaged business leaders to access and accelerate business enabling reforms in the state. The business leaders and other stakeholders were engaged at the State Action on Business-enabling Reforms (SABER) Technical Session and Statewide Town-HallContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Organisation of Youths in International Trade and Commerce (OY-ITC), an (NGO), says it is committed to promoting Made-in-Nigeria products to boost economic growth of the country. The President of the organisation, Dr Chinedu Amadi, made the commitment in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has unveiled a rebranding initiative to strengthen its reforms and promote national development. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General (D-G) BPP, disclosed this in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head of Public Relations, BPP, in Abuja on Friday. Adedokun said that underContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mrs Yetunde Ilori, President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), has commended the innovative and technology-driven solutions presented during the institute’s maiden Insurance Week Hackathon competition. Ilori gave the commendation after the completion of the competition on Thursday in Lagos, heldContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The stock market continued on a positive note on Thursday, as performance indices grew by 0.53 per cent amid increased buying interest and bargain hunting. Market capitalisation rose by N403 billion, or 0.53 per cent, to close at N76.583 trillion, compared with N76.180 trillion on Wednesday. Similarly,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Organisation of Youth in International Trade and Commerce (OY-ITC), an NGO, says it has trained more than 350 youths on E-commerce and supply chain management to meet international standards. Dr Chinedu Amadi, President of the organisation, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
