By Lucy Ogalue The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has trained its pioneer residential cohort to strengthen technical capacity and support Nigeria’s target of producing two million metric tonnes of sugar annually. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the NSDC Executive Secretary, Mr Kamar Bakrin, atContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) says Nigeria’s energy transition pathway must reflect the country’s unique development priorities while promoting environmental sustainability. The Director-General of the NCCC, Mrs Omotenioye Majekodunmi, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the National Dialogue on Nigeria’s Energy Transition, themedContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it is working with industry stakeholders to ensure that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) reflects prevailing market realities. The Authority Chief Executive, NMDPRA, Mr Rabiu Umar, made this known at a stakeholders’ meeting onContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi residents on Saturday called on international creditors to automatically suspend debt repayments for developing countries affected by pandemics and natural disasters. The residents, who are mostly from the Adaka Community of Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue, made the call during a community advocacy programme organisedContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reaffirmed its support for promoting cooperative enterprises and driving inclusive economic growth, sustainable community development and financial empowerment. Chief Emeka Obegolu, the ACCI President, made this known while commemorating the International Day of Cooperatives (IDCs) on Saturday inContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has appointed Dr Tinuke Temitope as the chamber’s Pioneer Deputy Director-General. The President of the chamber, Chief Emeka Obegolu, announced the appointment during the 6th Executive Committee and Council Meeting, on Friday in Abuja. Obegolu said that the appointmentContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has raised concern over the purported establishment and operation of Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC). The chamber said the development could undermine Nigeria’s business environment, weaken investor confidence and damage the country’sContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) says it is working towards integrating digital platforms across government agencies to eliminate duplication and simplify regulatory processes for businesses. The Director-General of PEBEC, Princess Zahrah Audu, said this while briefing newsmen in Abuja. Audu said although many agencies hadContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has identified Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and National Pension Commission (PenCom) as the top-performing MDAs for service delivery. PEBEC Director-General, Princess Zahrah Audu, said this on Friday in Abuja whileContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria and the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group have renewed their partnership to strengthen corporate governance, improve board effectiveness and boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s capital market. The President of CIoD Nigeria, Mr Adetunji Oyebanji, said this in a statement on FridayContinue Reading
