By Rukayat Moisemhe The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed belief that the economy would end the current year in positive growth of three to four per cent. LCCI president, Mr Gabriel Idahosa, said this at the chamber’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday in Lagos. He,Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike An Analyst, Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi has stated that Nigeria’s economy is showing progress, although not yet reflected in the living standards of the population. Adeniyi, who is the Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies at Baze University Abuja, said this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Dr Harriet Akubuiro, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria (CILRMN), has stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming risk management practices. Speaking at the 14th Annual Risk Professionals International Conference held in Abuja on Saturday, Akubuiro notedContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi Wema Bank has disbursed N145 million in cash prizes to seven startups, winners of the fifth edition of its Hackaholics initiative that showcased innovative solutions in addressing real world challenges, The Managing Director of Wema Bank, Mr Moruf Oseni, told newsmen on Thursday in Lagos that thisContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, received the Award of Excellence at the 2024 Security and Emergency Management Award (SEAMA), on Thursday in Abuja. The event was organised by Emergency Digest, a publication of Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), in collaboration with the CentreContinue Reading
The Federal Government has handed over 15 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to the three transport unions in Abuja, to alleviate the burden of fuel subsidy removal on the residents.Continue Reading
By Joy Akinsanya A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Adeola Azeez Community Care Foundation (AACCF), in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI) and Neighbours Shop, has empowered 50 women with solar-powered smart retail kiosks. The founder of AACCF, Mrs Adeola Azeez, disclosed this on Thursday duringContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, has expressed the Federal Government’s determination to address the regulatory and bureaucratic challenges exporters faced to drive a thriving export ecosystem. The Minister made this known at an export stakeholders consultation engagement on Tuesday in Lagos. SheContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has stated that the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy will serve as a transformative framework to maximise the nation’s extensive marine resources. He said that this initiative aims to create jobs, enhance sustainability, andContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Luka Nizassan, Etsu of Kwali, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says Nigeria’s future is at stake following the high rate of drug abuse among the youths. Nizassan expressed the concern in Abuja on Tuesday, at a one-day Rise Above Conference, with theContinue Reading
