By Emmanuella Anokam Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has directed petroleum marketers to immediately reflect the recent decline in global oil prices by reducing the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and other petroleum products. Lokpobiri, gave the directive at the 2026 Nigerian Midstream andContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria has called for urgent governance reforms across the public sector and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to support Nigeria’s one trillion-dollar economy ambition. The institute made the call in a position paper obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on MondayContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Social Transparency and Youth Leadership Advancement Initiative (STYLAI), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has urged the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to expand its intervention programmes beyond Abuja and state capitals. The Executive Director of STYLAI, Mr Jacob Okpanachi, said this in anContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) says inadequate funding is delaying the implementation of the Federal Government’s plan to train 10 million Nigerians in credit management and financial inclusion. The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of NICA, Prof. Chris Onalo, disclosed this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has urged the Federal Government to strengthen Nigeria’s credit ecosystem through increased funding for key institutions to accelerate industrialisation. Prof. Chris Onalo, Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of NICA, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, Former Managing Director, Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA), says rebuilding cotton production, improving infrastructure and expanding industrial parks will drive sustainable growth in Nigeria’s textile sector. Adesugba, an expert on Investment Promotion and Economic Development, said this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, an Investment Promotion and Economic Development expert, says rebuilding Nigeria’s textile industry require reforms in cotton production, power supply and financing before introducing stronger trade protection measures. Adesugba, a Former Managing Director, Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA/CEO) gave the advice in an interviewContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Professional Insurance Ladies Association (PILA) has inaugurated Dr Joyce Odiachi, the Acting Managing Director of International Energy Insurance (IEI) Plc, as its 16th President. The investiture, held on Friday in Lagos with the theme, “Roots and Wings: Empowering Women, Transforming Lives”, brought together industry leadersContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Investors have been urged to diversify their portfolios beyond equities by embracing alternative investment vehicles to reduce risks, preserve wealth and enhance long-term returns. The Managing Director of Globalview Capital Ltd., Mr Aruna Kebira, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Martha Agas The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has pledged technical support to South Sudan to strengthen its mining cadastre system. The support will be delivered through knowledge sharing and institutional cooperation between both countries. The Director-General of the MCO, Mr Obadiah Simon Nkom, madeContinue Reading
