By Okeoghene Akubuike The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says it has disbursed 50 billion Dollars into various sectors of Nigeria in the last 10 years. Prof. Benedict Oramah disclosed this at the Commissioning of the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Abuja on Thursday. Oramah said the sectors included energy,Continue Reading
By Nana Musa Dr Stephen Akintayo, Chairman of GText Holdings, has announced a major business conference aimed at empowering over one million Nigerian entrepreneurs. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, Akintayo said the initiative would tackle economic hardship and support government policies on entrepreneurship development. He explainedContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Abuja, calling for more commitment to build a stronger, more interconnected and prosperous Africa. The President, represented by Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said to achieve this, new trade corridorsContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has called for the support of government and private sector players in the building of its N3.5 billion national secretariat in Lagos. Mr Francis Olawale, Honorary Treasurer, ICSAN, made the call during a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Ifeoma Aka The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it has established the Export Process Terminal (EPTs) to simplify the process of exporting Nigerian goods. The Principal Manager Tariff and Billing, Mr Asuquo Okon, made the disclosure during the NPA’s special day at the ongoing Enugu International Trade Fair inContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Abuja, calling for more commitment to build a stronger, more interconnected and prosperous Africa. The President, represented by Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said to achieve this, new trade corridorsContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of 6.83 billion dollars for the 2024 financial year. According to Hakama Sidi-Ali, CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications Department, this marks a decisive turnaround from deficits of 3.34 billion dollars in 2023 and 3.32Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to repositioning the Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry for sustainable growth. Sen. John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, said this at a Stakeholder’s Meeting on “Revitalising Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is setting up trade centres in several major commercial capitals across Africa and the Caribbean as part of its efforts to boost intra-African trade. Dr Robert Tomusange, Director and Global Head of Real Estate and Administration for Anglophone West Africa at Afreximbank,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has called for a proactive, data-driven, and forward-looking risk management approach to boost national development. Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance, made the call during the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria’s (RIMSON) 40th-anniversary celebrations in Wednesday inContinue Reading
