By Taiye Olayemi Mrs Yetunde Ilori, President of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), has commended the innovative and technology-driven solutions presented during the institute’s maiden Insurance Week Hackathon competition. Ilori gave the commendation after the completion of the competition on Thursday in Lagos, heldContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The stock market continued on a positive note on Thursday, as performance indices grew by 0.53 per cent amid increased buying interest and bargain hunting. Market capitalisation rose by N403 billion, or 0.53 per cent, to close at N76.583 trillion, compared with N76.180 trillion on Wednesday. Similarly,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Organisation of Youth in International Trade and Commerce (OY-ITC), an NGO, says it has trained more than 350 youths on E-commerce and supply chain management to meet international standards. Dr Chinedu Amadi, President of the organisation, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has formally endorsed the 2025 West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing, and Trade (IMT) Summit and Exhibition. Sen. John Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional industrial and trade advancement in aContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Africa is poised to become an economic superpower but its full potential hinges on making strategic choices about its trade partners and internal reforms, Jason Miller, former Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump says. Miller, a Communication Strategist, spoke during a conversation with Viswanathan Shankar,Continue Reading
By Martha Agas The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), says Adewale Adeniyi’s appointment as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) will boost the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) global collaboration. The organisation said that as Comptroller-Genera(C-G) of the NCS, Adeniyi’s position at the WCO would further enhanceContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) rebounded on Wednesday, reversing four days of bearish trend with a gain of N378 billion. The NGX market capitalisation rose by N378 billion representing 0.5 per cent, closing at N76.179 trillion, up from N75.801 trillion on Tuesday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI)Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says it has supported more than 50 startup women entrepreneurs to formally register their businesses, open bank accounts, and access advisory services. Mr Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General of the chamber, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Nigerian government to enhance food security and reduce fragility as part of efforts to improve the country’s growth outlook. This recommendation is contained in a statement released following the conclusion of the IMF Executive Board’s 2025 Article IV ConsultationContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has charged the inaugurated Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to be guided by national interest. Oyetola gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja, during the inauguration of the board. He saidContinue Reading
