Economy/Business - News Agency Of Nigeria

Potato association calls for re-introduction of marketing boards

On: March 5, 2021

The National Potato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NAPOGPMAN) called on the Federal Government to re-introduce the produce marketing boards to reduce some challenges faced by farmers.Continue Reading

Islamic finance institute to partner TrustBanc Arthur

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Business, Economy/Business

By Rukayat Adeyemi The Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals (IIFP) is seeking partnership with TrustBanc Arthur, a non-interest investment institution, to further deepen the penetration of Islamic finance in Nigeria. IIFP Acting President, Dr Tajudeen Yusuf, made this known when he led associate members of the institute on aContinue Reading

AfCFTA, key driver for Africa’s post COVID-19 economic recovery – S-G

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Economy/Business, Foreign

By Rukayat Moisemhe Mr Wamkele Mene, Secretary General, Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has described the AfCFTA as a driver for Africa’s recovery from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. He said it would drive recovery from impacts of the pandemic on the continent’s industralisation growth and development agenda.Continue Reading

FirstBank unveils First Global Transfer to ease cross-border payments

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Business, Economy/Business

By Itohan Abara-Laserian First Bank of Nigeria Ltd has unveiled First Global Transfer (FGT) to promote international transfer of funds across its subsidiaries in sub-Saharan Africa. FirstBank Chief Executive Officer, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday inContinue Reading

NSE moves 587.74m shares worth N13.62bn in bearish trading

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Business, Economy/Business

By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Investors on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday staked N13.62 billion on 587.74 million shares in 4,895 deals. This was in contrast with 493.17 million shares valued at N4.72 billion exchanged in 5,486 deals on Thursday. Mansard Insurance dominated trading activities, accounting for 282.32 million sharesContinue Reading

SON, NEMSA sign MOU on enforcement of standards

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Economy/Business

By Joshua Olomu The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA). The MoU is for an enhanced enforcement of Standards and regulations of electrical materials and installations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ChiefContinue Reading

FCT-IRS improving service delivery to residents- Attah

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: March 5, 2021

In: Economy/Business

The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has established a Call Center to make the system of tax administration in the territory more accessible and efficient.Continue Reading