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
The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has expressed its profound appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, for the recent signing of the tax reform bills and the commission’s bill. Dr Muhammed Shehu, Chairman of the commission, said this in Abuja, in his commendation message to the President on theContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Body of Banks’ CEOs, has donated relief materials to alleviate the suffering of flood victims in Mokwa, Niger State. The donation was announced in Abuja by its Chairman, Mr Oliver Alawuba, who is also the Group Managing Director/CEO of UnitedContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Dr Raymond Edoh, says the appointment of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) is a glory and victory for Nigeria and Africa. Edoh, a stakeholder in the maritime sector, stated this in an interview with theContinue Reading
Joda explained that the payment was the third investment reward for the investors in its five years of operationsContinue Reading
