By Nefishetu Yakubu Edo Government on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LAPO Microfinance Bank for the disbursement of N300 million to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) across the State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has emphasised the need for governance practitioners and capital market operators to fully embrace the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their operations. Mrs Abiola Laseinde, Chairman, Corporate Members and Training Committee, ICSAN, gave the advice atContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has declared value addition as the new indispensable standard for mining operations in the country. Alake made the declaration in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Segun Tomori, on Tuesday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) has tasked Nigerian businesses, especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on global standards for competitiveness. The President, NACC, Dame Adebola Williams, said this at a news conference to unveil activities lined up for the 2024 edition of the Africa FoodsContinue Reading
The Managing Director, North East Development Commission (NEDC), Mr Mohammed Alkali, said high inflation rate and floating of the naira had negatively affected the successful implementation of the commission’s masterplan.Continue Reading
Industrialisation: Society urges development of iron, steel sectorContinue Reading
By Justina Auta An NGO, HEIR Women Hub, has called for gender equality in access to business funding and investment to address challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Añuli Aniebo, the Executive Director of HEIR Women Hub, made the call in Abuja. Aniebo said a survey conducted by theContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike With the continuous increase in the price of bread, many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say they are struggling to keep up with the cost of the staple food. The residents, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, pleadedContinue Reading
By Yusuf Yunus The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to patronising local meter manufacturers in boosting local content development and fostering growth in the industrial sector. Mr Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, during a working visit to Momas Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Ltd. (MEMMCOL), gave the assuranceContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf Hajia Aisha Mahmud, Commissioner, Customers Affairs, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has cautioned electricity consumers against self- procurement of transformers, cables and accessories without formal agreement with distribution companies. Mahmud gave the warning at the commission’s three-day Customers Complaints Resolution Meeting with Eko Electricity Distribution Company’sContinue Reading
