By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday presented a budget of N27.5 trillion for 2024 to the National Assembly for approval. Presenting the budget tagged ‘’Budget of Renewed Hope’’, Tinubu said that it main focus was on national defence, internal security, local job creation and macro-economic stability. He saidContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris A young Nigerian entrepreneur and Founder of Greenway Business Chains, Mr Olamipo Oladunjoye, has been nominated for the prestigious Under-30 CEOs Award. The Under-30 CEOs Award is set to be organised by the CEOs Network Africa. Mrs Mina Obeten, Chairperson of the Award Committee, made this knownContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Federal Government has assured foreign investors interested in the Nigerian mining sector of conducive business environment and low production cost to boost their profitability. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake said this while addressing global stakeholders at “Mines and Money Conference” which openedContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Afreximbank says about 43.7 billion dollars worth of trade and investment deals were sealed at the just concluded Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) held in Egypt. Kanayo Awani, Intra-African Trade Bank, Afreximbank Executive Vice-President, said this at the Post-Event Virtual News Conference held in Cairo, Egypt onContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says Africa’s low global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution is a call for immediate action by governments on the continent. The ECA Director of Macro Economic Policy Division, Adams Elhiraika, said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Federal Government is to develop an Integrated National Electricity Policy, and Strategic Implementation Plan, as mandated by the Electricity Act 2023. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on June 9, President Bola Tinubu assented to the Electricity Bill, now an Act empowering states, companiesContinue Reading
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Some capital market experts have expressed optimism that the primary market segment of the nation’s stock market will witness increased activity with the planned recapitalisation of banks by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). They spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos,Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike As the economic hardship takes a toll on Nigerians, Clinical Psychologist, Adedotun Ajiboye has advised people to live within their means. He also advised Nigerians to be their brothers’ keepers to avoid mental health issues. Ajiboye who works with the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti,Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Presidency has established the first ever Nigeria Philanthropy Office (NPO), a private sector-led coordinating office domiciled in the Office of the Vice President. Mr Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, Senior Special Assistant to the President on MSMEs and Job Creation, Office of the Vice President, made this known inContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Adewale Adeniyi, says it is necessary to tap into the wealth of experience of retired management staff of the service. Adeniyi said this in Abuja on Saturday during the maiden reunion of retired management staff of the NCS.Continue Reading
