AGF calls for real-time tech-driven fiscal monitoring, finance management

By EricJames Ochigbo The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, has called for the deployment of technology to proactively monitor financial management in real-time to ensure transparency and institutional discipline. Ogunjimi made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the ongoing 2025 National Conference on Public Accounts andContinue Reading

New tax regime will stimulate SMEs growth, local Investment – says expert

By Lucy Ogalue The Pan-African Alliance of Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI) says the newly enacted tax laws will stimulate growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and attract local investment in Nigeria. Dr Henry Emejuo, PAOSMI’s Director-General, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the laws recently signedContinue Reading

Cooperative societies, key drivers of economic growth- Fintri

By Ibrahim Kado Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has described cooperative societies as key drivers for economic growth and sustainable solutions in the society. Fintiri stated this at the commemoration of the International Day of Cooperatives 2025, in Yola. The event is with the theme: “Cooperatives, Driving Inclusive and SustainableContinue Reading

Cooperative societies inaugurate bank for members’ easy access to business loans

By Ginika Okoye The National Cooperatives Financing Agency of Nigeria (CFAN) is set to inaugurate the cooperative digital and banking platform to assist cooperative members access low interest loans for their businesses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that CFAN is collaboration with Akilaah National Cooperative Society Limited. MrContinue Reading

Nigeria to review outdated Cooperative Act to meet international best practices

By Ginika Okoye Sen. Sabi Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, says the country will review its outdated Cooperative Act to meet global cooperatives best practices. Abdullahi said this at a news briefing to mark the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives in Abuja on Saturday. The MinisterContinue Reading

Transactions on NGX up 5.75%

By Taiye Olayemi Stock market investors traded 5.47 billion shares worth N108.1 billion in 118,570 transactions this week on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. This is in contrast with 3.9 billion shares valued at N102.22 billion that exchanged hands last week in 114,484 deals. Consequently, the value ofContinue Reading

Katsina partners PEBEC to accelerate business enabling reforms

By Abbas Bamalli The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and the Katsina State Government have engaged business leaders to access and accelerate business enabling reforms in the state. The business leaders and other stakeholders were engaged at the State Action on Business-enabling Reforms (SABER) Technical Session and Statewide Town-HallContinue Reading

Rebranding initiative to boost development, transparency – BPP

By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has unveiled a rebranding initiative to strengthen its reforms and promote national development. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General (D-G) BPP, disclosed this in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head of Public Relations, BPP, in Abuja on Friday. Adedokun said that underContinue Reading