Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s economy through policy advisory support, youth engagement and sustainable development initiatives. The President of ICAN, Malam Haruna Yahaya, disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos at the institute’s 20th Western Zonal Conference. Stakeholders at the event deliberatedContinue Reading

  By Vivian Emoni Dr Chinedu Amadi, an Economic Expert, has urged the Federal Government, private sector and investors to deepen collaboration with China to accelerate trade development and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global market. Amadi, also the President, Organisation of Youth in International Trade and Commerce (OY-ITC), anContinue Reading

By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has called for increased local production of tyres and batteries to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports and conserve foreign exchange. The Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Joseph Osanipin, made the call at a Sensitisation Workshop for Nigeria Tyre and BatteryContinue Reading

Halal market

By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy to tap into the $7.7 trillion global halal market and diversify its economy. Tinubu, while inaugurating the strategy, called for disciplined, inclusive, and measurable action for the strategy to deliver jobs, and shared prosperity across theContinue Reading

By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) and the Nigeria Export Processing Zone (NEPZA) Governing Boards to drive industrial development and achieve double-digit economic growth by 2030. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, while inaugurating the boardsContinue Reading

  By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Feb. 4, 2026(NAN) The Republic of South Africa on Tuesday officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s leading Multilateral Financial Institution, heralding deeper financial sovereignty. A statement by Vincent Musumba, Communications and Events Manager, Afreximbank, said the accession followedContinue Reading

  By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group on Wednesday honoured the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, at its closing gong ceremony in Lagos. The recognition, according to the NGX Group, formed part of efforts to strengthen the fight against financial crimes and boost investor confidence inContinue Reading