By Okeoghene Akubuike The Statistician-General of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, says the Federal Government is committed to implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) through use of official statistics. Adeniran, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said this at aContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman In spite of expectations by stakeholders, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have shelved its bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for the second time. The meeting, expected to hold on Nov. 20 and Nov. 21, would have been the first to be presided over byContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, on Tuesday announced revocation of 1,633 mining titles for defaulting in payment of annual service fees. Alake made this known at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, in compliance with the law, the MiningContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eke The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has given assurance of building a stronger and more vibrant statistical system that will ensure economic development of the country. The Statistician-General of the Federation, Mr Adeyemi Adeniran, disclosed this in his keynote address at a two – day SouthernContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN), says the Federal Government’s Value Added Tax Direct Initiative (VDI) will end multiple taxation and promote the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Hajiya Aisha Nakorji, the Chairperson of the association in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, whoContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Seven newly elected Nigerian Governors visited the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Akinwumi Adesina, in Abidjan to strengthen cooperation and unlock the country’s vast agricultural potential. A statement issued by the Bank on Saturday, said the delegation was led by Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda. TheContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue A Professor of Economics at the University of Ibadan, Olawale Ogunkola, has advocated the need for policies and strategies that foster efficient industrialisation process in Africa. Ogunkola, who spoke at a plenary session at the ongoing African Economic Conference (AEC) 2023 in Addis-Ababa, reiterated the need forContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Some experts say that the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will considerably increase African trade without adding significant pressure on climate change if fully implemented. The experts said this while presenting their research findings on “AfCFTA and Industrialisation in Africa” at the ongoing African Economic ConferenceContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Joint Tax Board (JTB) Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society says it has intensified efforts to increase tax revenue to meet up with government’s obligations. President of the society, Mr Collins Umenwosu, disclosed this at the maiden Annual Award and Dinner of the society in Abuja. Umenwosu recalledContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze/Lydia Ngwakwe The Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) in partnership with the MTN MoMo has introduced a mobile money platform for start-ups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to grow their businesses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the product was unveiledContinue Reading
