Bagudu stresses need for collaboration in advancing women empowerment

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By Sarafina Christopher The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu has emphasised the need to work collaboratively to ensure global recognition and empowerment of Nigerian women. A statement by Mr Chinem Pressley, the Media Consultant to the minister, said that Bagudu expressed this thought when he receivedContinue Reading

Taiwan seeks collaboration with Nigeria on achieving development goals

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Olawunmi Ashafa Taiwan seeks collaboration with Nigeria on achieving development goals.   Taiwan seeks collaboration with Nigeria to achieve development goals   Mr Andy Liu, the Representative and Head of Mission of the Taipei Trade Office in Nigeria, says his country is ready to further collaborate with Nigeria on achievingContinue Reading

Stakeholders laud FG’s renewed focus on marine, blue economy

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By Ephraims Sheyin Stakeholders have lauded the Federal Government for establishing the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and expressed optimism that it would widen the exploration of Nigeria’s coastal potential. Some of them, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), expressed hope that the ministry would revitaliseContinue Reading

100 Days: Experts seek solutions to reposition economy for trade, investment

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  By Adebola Adegoke Economic experts have urged the Federal Government to take measures to revitalise the economy.   The experts who spoke during a webinar on Saturday said the government to evolve policies to urgently stabilise the exchange rate, attract foreign direct investments (FDIs), increase oil production and enhanceContinue Reading

FG warns fuel stations operators against pump alteration

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  By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will sanction fuel stations operators who alters petroleum pumps. Mr Farouk Ahmed, NMDPRA Chief Executive, said this during an interactive session with commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) on Friday inContinue Reading

Institute tasks directors on increasing adoption of ESG principles

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By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) has urged directors to increase integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into their boardroom strategies to drive sustainable growth. The institute also urged directors to imbibe ethical and sustainable business practices. Alhaji Tijjani Borodo, President of the institute,Continue Reading

Governance: Experts reinforce institutional framework for economic growth

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By Rukayat Moisemhe Governance experts have identified critical factors that could ensure sound governance practices in organisations to improve the country’s economy. Some of them who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos identified such factors to include institutional strengthening, display of moral values andContinue Reading

National Quality Policy will unlock benefits of AfCFTA to Nigeria – NQC

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By Lucy Ogalue The Nigeria National Quality Policy will unlock the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) for Nigeria. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Quality Council (NQC), Mr Osita Aboloma, made this known while addressing newsmen in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigera (NAN) reportsContinue Reading