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
By Rukayat Moisemhe/Adebola Adegoke Trade experts have emphasised the need to boost Nigeria’s productive and manufacturing capacity to facilitate trade, improve foreign exchange inflows and engender competitiveness under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). They spoke at a panel session of the 2023 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) Roadshow NigeriaContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), is seeking partnership with key petroleum stakeholders, to effectively manage gas flaring in the country. RMAFC Spokesperson, Mr Christian Nwachukwu, who disclosed in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said the aim was to boost the country’s revenue profile.Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The UK leadership development organization, TEXEM UK has praised Mrs. Hilda Ozoh, the incoming chairperson of Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) for her outstanding achievements. In a statement on TEXEM’s website signed by the Director, SpecialContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Gynix Afrika, an organisation committed to improving women’s health, has sensitised 100 girls in Osun about critical health issues, fitness, general well-being, technology and personal development. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gynix Afrika, Dr Godwin Oyewumi, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Management of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has expressed regret over the power outage being experienced by its customers in Awada, Anambra and other locations. This is contained in a statement by the Head, Corporate Communications of the Company, MrContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has advocated for a proper implementation of tax justice to enable higher income earners in the country pay higher taxes than low income earners. Mr Eustace James, NLC Focal Person on Tax Justice, made the call in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Christian Njoku Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has said that the state’s 2024 budget would be fully implemented under a transparent supervision. Otu stated this on Friday in Calabar while declaring open a one-day stakeholders’ budget consultative forum. Otu, represented by his Deputy, Peter Odey,Continue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe The naira on Thursday gained against the dollar as it exchanged at N736.62 at the Investors and Exporters window. The local currency appreciated by 4.53 per cent compared to the N771.59 it exchanged for the dollar on Wednesday. The open indicative rate closed at N774.74 to theContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola Dr Mustapha Popoola, Executive Director/Global Impact Lead of Research for Impact and Knowledge Economy for Sustainable Development (RIKESD), says Nigeria can earn more than N10 trillion annually through a knowledge-based economy. Popoola said this at the inauguration of the organisation on Thursday in Abuja. He said thatContinue Reading
