Economy/Business (Page 278)

Funmilayo Okunade The Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, says the investment drive of his administration has been yielding dividends in key sectors of the economy. Fayemi spoke when he received the top management team of Sterling Bank led by the Divisional Head, Retail, Mr Shina Atilola, on Friday, inContinue Reading

By Yakubu Uba Borno State Government has warned ministries, departments and agencies against extra budgetary spending. Alhaji Adamu Lawan, the Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, gave the warning on Friday in Maiduguri while briefing the media on the 2021 approved budget. Adamu said that some ministries and parastatalContinue Reading

By Jane-Frances Oraka The National Assembly is expected to pass the Petroleum Industry Bill by end of April to ensure competitiveness in oil and gas industry. Rep. Mohammed Mongunu, the Chairman of House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Petroleum, told newsmen on the sideline of the visit of theContinue Reading

By Mercy Omoike and Adebola Adegoke The Stock-fish Dealers Association on Thursday urged the Federal Government to grant importers of Stock-fish, access to the Foreign Exchange (FOREX). The group made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a two-day Seafood Seminar in Lagos.Continue Reading