By Abdulrahman Kadiri The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Oluwatoyin Madein, has reaffirmed commitment to upholding and promoting prudence, transparency and accountability in government financial transactions. Madein gave the assurance in statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Bawa Mokwa, Director (Press), Office of the Accountant General ofContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) says the ECOWAS Trade Obstacles Alert Mechanism (TOAM) is a potential tool for the elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTB) across the region. The Executive Secretary, NSC, Mr Emmanuel Jime said this at the sensitisation workshop organised by the NSC in conjunctionContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Chief Olusegun Osunkeye, Chairman, Board of Directors, Omnibus Business Solutions Ltd., has emphasised the need for corporate governance code to address governance gaps in the public sector. Osunkeye gave the advice at the Investiture Ceremony of Alhaji Tijjani Borodo as 18th president of the Chartered Institute ofContinue Reading
By Joshua Oladipo The Federal Government says Nigeria is on its pathway to economic prosperity through effective implementation of policies for sustainable growth and development. Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, said this at the end of the 22nd Joint Planning Board (JPB) and National EconomicContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Director-General of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Mr Olawale Fasanya, has reiterated Federal Government’s desire to boost women owned businesses in the country. Fasanya said this at the opening of “Meet With the CEO” in collaboration with International Labour Organisation (ILO), inContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB), and Eritrea have strengthened their partnership to support the country’s growth. The aim is to place it on a more sustainable development path in the coming years. The President of AfDB, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, in a statement said the bank had committedContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is in collaboration talks with the Customs Service of neighbouring Republic of Benin to improve trade relations between both countries. The Acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja, during a two-dayContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is in collaboration talks with the Customs Service of neighbouring Republic of Benin to improve trade relations between both countries. The Acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja, during a two-dayContinue Reading
By Ikenna Uwadileke Former President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (NACCIMA), Chief John Udeagbala, says Nigeria is set to explore opportunities provided by the Africa-Korea Business Summit. Udeagbala who is to represent Nigeria at the summit said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris A group of partners in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) space is set to execute various MSME-focused interventions, targeting 1.3 million beneficiaries across 17 States and the FCT. The Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Mr Olusola Abiola, made this known in aContinue Reading
