By Mufutau Ojo Nigeria has unveiled the results of its inaugural National Digital Trade Survey and Mapping Exercise, according to a BusinessDay report. The results were presented on the sidelines of the inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum hosted by the AfCFTA Secretariat in Lusaka, Zambia. Nigeria, a co- champion ofContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), says digitalisation across all economic sectors is essential, as IT plays a crucial role in combating corruption and driving the country’s advancement and transformation. This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Public Relations, BPP, in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Samson Ezugworie, Chief Operating Officer of Seplat Energy, says the company is prioritising the revival of existing wells in its SEPNU asset. Speaking at Seplat Energy’s 12th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, Ezugworie noted plans to invest in further drillingContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo MTN Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) have canvassed urgent tax reforms to boost national development. They made the call in Abuja at the ongoing 27th annual Tax Conference of CITN. Both organisations highlighted the importance of public-private collaboration in fostering fiscal transparencyContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Naira continued its upward trend on Wednesday, appreciating further at the official market and closing at N1,596.70 to the U.S. dollar. According to data released on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s official website, the local currency gained N3.33 against the dollar. This improvement represents a 0.21Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Stock Market extended its positive trend, appreciating by N186 billion amid increased buying interest. Market capitalisation rose by N186 billion or 0.27 per cent to close at N68.543 trillion, compared with N68.357 trillion on Tuesday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) also increased by 296.72 pointsContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman A professor of Capital Market at the Nasarawa State University in Keffi, Uche Uwaleke, says Sukuk is the route to go by the Federal Government in obtaining project-tied credit facilities. Uwaleke, who is also the President of Association of Capital Market Accaremics, said this in an interviewContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has urged the various agencies in the marine sector to align priorities and eliminate task duplication to advance the sector. Oyetola said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2025 two-days Sectoral Retreat for Top Management ofContinue Reading
By Nana Musa President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment in undertaking bold and comprehensive reforms to reposition the country’s fiscal architecture for resilience, inclusiveness and economic growth. Tinubu said this during the 27th Annual Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) Tax Conference in Abuja on Tuesday. The themeContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has confirmed that Nigeria has fully repaid the 3.4 billion dollars COVID loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Minister said this while briefing State House Correspondents after the sixth Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Idris addressedContinue Reading
