By Kadiri Abdulrahman The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says strong institutions and policies are crucial to economic growth. The Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Geogrieva, said this on Monday in Washington while interacting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on the sidelines of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the IMF/WorldContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The stock market, on Monday, recorded a gain of N465 billion or 0.50 per cent, boosting investor portfolios. The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation increased from N93.295 trillion at the opening to N93.760 trillion at the close of trading on Monday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI)Continue Reading
Odigie explained that FastWash would provide affordable financing for households, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and communities interested in water supply and sanitation infrastructure projectsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Mr Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., which starts on Oct. 13. Cardoso, who serves as Nigeria’s alternate governor at the Bretton Woods institutions, steps inContinue Reading
Adeyemi Adeleye Nigerian business stakeholders have applauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, following a $300 billion Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) commitment from Qatari investors to key sectors of the nation’s economy. They gave the commendation during a reception for a high-powered delegation from Future Union Group, Qatar, led by SheikhContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi and Rukayat Moisemhe Nigerian Breweries Plc has urged Nigerians to stop crushing and misusing its returnable bottles and crates, stressing their importance to the company’s sustainability goals and environmental protection efforts. Dr Uzo Odenigbo,Continue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has unveiled a comprehensive framework and guidelines for strengthening procurement practices in Nigerian universities. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General (D-G) of BPP, said this in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Public Relations, BPP, in Abuja on Friday. Adedokun spoke atContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says he has received threats over the recent revocation of 1,263 mineral licences for non-payment of annual fees. Alake stated this at a news conference ahead of the 10th edition of Nigeria’s Mining Week, themed `Nigeria Mining: FromContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Experts have urged business leaders and directors to cultivate leadership that transcends generations through mentorship, institutional governance and value-driven decision-making to build enduring legacies. They gave the advice at the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Fellows evening in Lagos with the theme:Continue Reading
By Abdulrahman Kadiri TAJBank Limited’s N20 billion Mudarabah Sukuk bond has recorded 185.15 per cent oversubscription, showcasing its leading position in Nigeria’s non-interest banking market. TAJBank’s Managing Director, Mr Hamid Joda, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the data just released by the investmentContinue Reading
