By Ginika Okoye Stakeholders in the financial and capital market sectors have called on African governments to invest in infrastructure and encourage innovations to support long-term productivity and integration. The stakeholders made the call at the 3rd Prof. Uche Uwaleke PUU Colloquium on the Capital Market, in Abuja. They saidContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Mr Micheal Nwabufo, Ambassador to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), says Nigeria has moved beyond merely catching up with global standards and is now competing with leading economies in instant business registration. Nwabufo, who told newsmen on Monday in Lagos, said the commission’sContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Moniepoint Inc. says digital payments now dominate Nigeria’s nightlife economy, particularly among local bars, and informal community venues. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Moniepoint is a Nigerian financial technology (fintech) company that offers a wide range of digital banking and financial services for businessesContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Some stakeholders have urged African countries to strengthen intra-continental trade and democratic resilience as the era of traditional development assistance gradually declines. They gave the advice on Monday in Abuja at the public presentation of a policy publication titled Beyond Aid and Fear, organised by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has pledged support to the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) following the inauguration of its 22nd President, Dr Felix Adegboye, in Lagos. Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of the commission, described the investiture as a landmark andContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman TAJBank Limited, one of Nigeria’s foremost non-interest banking services provider, has bagged an A1 ranking from Agusto & Co and Datapro rating agencies. The bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Hamid Joda, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja Joda said that the ratings were inContinue Reading
TCN restores Shiroro-Mando transmission line 2Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote transparency, accountability and ethical practices in public procurement. A statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Press and Public Relations, BPP, in AbujaContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration and promote good governance in Nigeria. The Director-General, BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this in a statement by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and PublicContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has described the Federal Government’s Executive Order No. 9 as a reform-driven step to boost accountability and investors’ confidence in Nigeria’s energy sector. Dr Billy Gillis-Harry, National President of PETROAN, made the commendation while reacting to theContinue Reading
