By Taiye Olayemi The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has formally endorsed the 2025 West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing, and Trade (IMT) Summit and Exhibition. Sen. John Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional industrial and trade advancement in aContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Africa is poised to become an economic superpower but its full potential hinges on making strategic choices about its trade partners and internal reforms, Jason Miller, former Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump says. Miller, a Communication Strategist, spoke during a conversation with Viswanathan Shankar,Continue Reading
By Martha Agas The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), says Adewale Adeniyi’s appointment as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) will boost the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) global collaboration. The organisation said that as Comptroller-Genera(C-G) of the NCS, Adeniyi’s position at the WCO would further enhanceContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) rebounded on Wednesday, reversing four days of bearish trend with a gain of N378 billion. The NGX market capitalisation rose by N378 billion representing 0.5 per cent, closing at N76.179 trillion, up from N75.801 trillion on Tuesday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI)Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says it has supported more than 50 startup women entrepreneurs to formally register their businesses, open bank accounts, and access advisory services. Mr Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General of the chamber, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Nigerian government to enhance food security and reduce fragility as part of efforts to improve the country’s growth outlook. This recommendation is contained in a statement released following the conclusion of the IMF Executive Board’s 2025 Article IV ConsultationContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has charged the inaugurated Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to be guided by national interest. Oyetola gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja, during the inauguration of the board. He saidContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged the Governing Board of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to maintain clear boundaries between governance and management for operational integrity and efficiency. Oyetola said this during the inauguration of the 11-member board on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), with support from the Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility, has implemented a two-phase initiative aimed at enabling transformative reforms for gender equality in Nigeria. Mr Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General of ACCI, disclosed this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The fourth edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) will explore strategies to promote local industrialisation in Africa by leveraging local content. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, stated this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja, ahead ofContinue Reading
