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NGO charges incoming administration to give priority to pension

On: February 23, 2023

By Ginika Okoye An NGO, the Contributory Pension and Happy Retirement Advocacy (COPEHRA), has appealed to the incoming administration to give priority to the development of adoptive and inclusive pension administration. The Legal Adviser of COPHERA, Oyiminu Audu, made the appeal at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday. SheContinue Reading

Real Estate: Experts advocate incentives to drive growth potentials

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 23, 2023

In: Business

By Rukayat Moisemhe Some stakeholders in the real estate sector have emphasised the need for government to provide incentives to players within the ecosystem. According to them, this will boost wealth and job creation, therefore leading to economic prosperity. They spoke at the Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC)Continue Reading

Lokoja Transit Park: Shippers’ council pledges efficient operation

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 22, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reiterated its commitment towards providing efficient transport operations in the country. A Deputy Director in the Council, Mr Mustapha Zubairu, gave the commitment on Wednesday in Abuja at a day bidders’ conference for the concession of Lokoja Vehicle Transit Area (VTA).Continue Reading

Naira redesign: Supreme Court to deliver judgment March 3

By: Lilian Okoro

On: February 22, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Ebere Agozie The Supreme Court on Wednesday fixed March 3 for judgment in the suits filled by some State Governors against the Federal Government over the cashless policy by the CBN in old Naira note withdrawal. Justice Inyang Okoro, who led the seven-member panel of justices, fixed the dateContinue Reading

Speedy implementation of movement critical to AfCFTA success- Zimbabwean tycoon

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: February 21, 2023

In: Business

Mr Ken Sharpe, CEO, WestProp, Zimbabwe By Rukayat Moisemhe Speedy implementation of free movement of persons, goods and services is critical in benefiting from opportunities in the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), says Mr Ken Sharpe, a Zimbabwean business mogul. Sharpe, also the Chief Executive OfficerContinue Reading

FCTA inaugurates 4th Edition of Abuja business plan competition

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 21, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Capital Territory Administration ( FCTA) has reiterated its commitment to prioritising young entrepreneurs skills development as a measure to bridge the gap and support economic growth in the nation’s capital. The FCTA’s Permanent Secretary, Mr Adesola Olusade, gave the assurance when he officially launched theContinue Reading

FGN savings bond records N45bn subscription, as DMO unveils subscription portal

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 21, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Debt Management Office (DMO), says the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond has received a total subscription of N45.135 billion between its inception in 2017 and 2022. The Director-General of the DMO, Patience Oniha said this on Tuesday in Lagos, at the unveiling and demonstrationContinue Reading

Shun overpricing of govt contracts, services, BPP D-G urges procurement officials

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 21, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mr Mamman Ahmed has advised government officials to shun the idea of inflating and overpricing government contracts. This is contained in a statement issued by BPP Head of Media, Janet McDickson in Abuja on Tuesday. The statement saidContinue Reading

Expert seeks stakeholders collaboration for standard service on mineral exploration

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 21, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has urged relevant stakeholders to collaborate for strong standard services in the mineral sector. The Technical Adviser, NACCIMA mining group, Mr Auwal Bununu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

Naira Swap: Bank associations pledge availability of cash

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 20, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Lydia Ngwakwe Three financial associations have assured that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and commercial banks would do everything possible to ensure availability of the Naira to the general public. The associations are Chief Security Officers in Banks (CSOs), Committee of Heads of Operations of BanksContinue Reading

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