By Chiazo Ogbolu A shipper, Mr Jonathan Nicole, has urged government through the Nigerian Shippers’ Councill (NSC) to ensure no cost effect on shippers while implementing the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN). Nicole made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday.Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) on Thursday said the association would establish solid mineral plants in the six geopolitical zones of the country. The Acting President of the association, Alhaji Musa Muhammad, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa The equity market on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) gained further on Thursday as it recorded N180 billion gains, following investors interest in Tier-one banking stocks. The market capitalisation gained N180 billion or 0.61 per cent to close at N29.768 trillion, compared to N29.588 trillion postedContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) says the party’s presidential flag bearer, Sen. Bola Tinubu, is not in any way against the cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Mr Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media and Publicity of the PCC, while addressing newsmen on Thursday inContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
