Nigeria’s dev. goals elusive without strong institutions, innovations – Prof. Uwaleke

By Kingsley Okoye Prof. Uche Uwaleke, President, Association of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (ACMAN) says without a deliberate and coordinated strategy that strengthens  institutions, fosters innovation and accelerates digital inclusion, Nigeria’s development goals will remain elusive. The professor also called for reforms to improve ease of doing business and Continue Reading

Trade fair: ACCI urges Africans to trade, invest, build for sustainable economic

By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged all Africans to strongly trade, invest and build for a greater economic sustainability. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the chamber, made the call at the of 20th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF), on Monday in Abuja. Obegolu saidContinue Reading

Equities market gains N155bn

By Taiye Olayemi The equities market opened the week on a positive note on Monday, as investors gained N155 billion. Market capitalisation rose from N89.960 trillion on Friday to N90.115 trillion, representing a 0.17 per cent growth. Also, the All-Share Index gained 244.53 points to close at 142,377.56, against 142,133.03Continue Reading

Experts task banks on CAMA, integrity in insolvency practice

By Rukayat Moisemhe Insolvency experts have called on banks and practitioners to align loan agreements and practices with the rescue provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. Mr Albert Folorunsho, the Vice President, Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN), made the call at BRIPANContinue Reading

Trade fair: business owners seek govt., stakeholders’ collaboration to boost economy

By Vivian Emoni Business owners have called for greater collaboration with government at all levels, and other relevant stakeholders to boost economic growth across the country. They made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the opening of the 20th Edition of Abuja InternationalContinue Reading

Experts hail Nigeria’s external reserves rise to bn, urge stronger naira

By Simon Akoje Some financial experts have commended the Federal Government for raising Nigeria’s external reserves to 42 billion dollars, the highest in more than five years. They urged government to sustain the gains by strengthening the naira, supporting production, and creating a friendlier business climate to ensure broader benefitsContinue Reading

Customs, MAN agree on 4% FoB exemptions, manufacturing support measures

By Rukayat Moisemhe and Aisha Cole   The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) on Friday agreed on strategic exemptions from the recently suspended four per cent Free on Board (FoB) charge.   They also outlined fresh trade facilitation measures to ease manufacturing operations andContinue Reading