By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has validated the Nigeria Cashew Industry Roadmap to promote local processing, increase value addition, create jobs and strengthen the country’s non-oil exports. The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, announced this on Wednesday in Abuja at the stakeholders’ validation workshop on theContinue Reading
By Halima Muhammad A steel expert, Anthony Madagua, says the shortage of scrap remains a major challenge to sustainable steel production and the manufacture of affordable, quality steel products. Madagua said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. He described scrap asContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has tasked African governments to build robust database systems useful for effective governance to accelerate the continent’s economic development. Its President, Mr Samaila Zubairu, made the call on Tuesday at the 2026 Pan-African Leadership Series held at the Lagos Business School (LBS)Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria has urged coordinated reforms to strengthen governance, improve institutions and enhance Nigeria’s global competitiveness. The institute made the call on Tuesday in Lagos while presenting its inaugural biannual Governance Health Check of the Nation report. The report is titled, “TrackingContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) says it will expand its United Kingdom (UK) network, deepen trade facilitation and strengthen strategic partnerships to boost Nigeria-UK trade and investment. The President of the chamber, Mr Abimbola Olashore, disclosed this at the 47th Annual General Meeting of the NBCCContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has advised customers to take precautions during the rainy season to prevent electrical accidents, electrocution and property damage caused by flooding. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Mr Chijioke Okwuokenye, said this duringContinue Reading
Tinubu seeks end to Africa’s raw cocoa export eraContinue Reading
Radiant diGiLog, an indigenous technology and digital transformation company, has unveiled a referral partner programme designed to help professionals, consultants and business leaders convert trusted relationships into commercial opportunities.Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe and Taiye Olayemi HBM Nigeria Plc has assured customers, shareholders and other stakeholders that its transition from Lafarge Africa Plc to HBM Nigeria Plc will not affect its product brands, quality, shareholder value or commitment to sustainable development. The Chief Executive Officer of HBM Nigeria Plc, MrContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at TA Community, a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), Solomon Adomi, says financial literacy goes beyond ability to save money but includes proper financial record keeping. He identified financial record-keeping as a barrier preventing many informal businesses from accessing loans and other financial services.Continue Reading
