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 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

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

By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta ‎Nigeria’s textile production has increased by more than 45 per cent, reducing dependence on imported clothing and creating fresh opportunities for manufacturers across the country. Experts told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday the growth reflected increased local investment, stronger patronage of Nigerian productsContinue Reading