By Onyeje Abutu-Joel Consumers in Benue are rejoicing over the sharp drop in prices of most foodstuffs in the markets. A cross-section of consumers who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Makurdi, said that prices of most foodstuffs, especially grains, had dropped significantly. Mrs VictoriaContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike Abia State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a safe environment for investors. Jerome Green-Amakwe, Special Adviser to the state governor, Alex Otti, on Investment Promotion and Public-Private Partnership, said this at the Pre-Event Luncheon of the Abia-Turkey Investment Summit and Product Exhibition, in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has renewed calls for deeper market liquidity to strengthen sub-national bond issuances and expand long-term financing opportunities for state governments. Speaking at the 2024 Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria (AIHN) Investment Banking Awards in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu, said inadequate liquidity remains theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, says hosting the maiden Customs–Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) Conference in Abuja will accelerate economic growth and strengthen Africa’s intra-continental trade. He said the NCS remained committed to fast-tracking Nigeria’s full implementation of theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni An NGO, The Eminent Emerging Entrepreneurs Foundation (EEEF), has trained no fewer than 200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owners on branding, marketing and job creation to promote inclusive economic growth. The EEEF Chief Executive Officer, Mr Eberechi Marcus, disclosed this at the 9th Annual EEEFContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has restated its commitment to equipping Nigerian youths with technical and vocational skills to enhance employability, industrial growth and sustainable national development. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister, Industry, Trade and Investment, said this at Industrial Training Fund (ITF)/Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) Stakeholders’ Dialogue ForumContinue Reading
Duty By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says the proposed implementation of the 15 per cent of valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Diesel is no longer in view. The NMDPRA disclosed in a statement posted on its X handleContinue Reading
Agreement By Constance Athekame The Federal Government and Quaint Energy have signed a concession agreement for the development of 6 Megawatts (MW) Ikere Gorge Hydropower Project in Oyo State. The agreement also included the 2MW Omi-Kampe Hydropower Project in Kogi. Speaking at the signing in Abuja, the Minister of Power,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mrs Fatima Aliko-Dangote, the Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Group, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the full industrialisation of Nigeria. She made this known at the ongoing 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)Continue Reading
By Martha Agas The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will not tolerate any illegal mining activities or unsafe practices within the territory that endanger lives, destroy the environment or undermine lawful operations. Mrs Nancy Nathan, the Acting Head of Service of the FCTA, stated this on Wednesday inContinue Reading
