By Rukayat Moisemhe and Nora Ibeabuchi The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) has unveiled the Chartered Director Certification Programme (CDCP) to boost the professional competencies of directors and enhance corporate governance standards in the country. President, CIoD, Mr Adetunji Oyebanji, made this known at a news conference onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian equities market closed the month of August on a bearish note, shedding N587 billion in market capitalisation. This is due to weak investor participation and disruptions associated with the transition to a new settlement structure. The market capitalisation, which opened the month at N158.326 trillion,Continue Reading
By Joy Oyerinde The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) says Nigeria’s reclassification by FTSE Russell and Moody’s positive outlook could strengthen capital inflows and deepen access to credit for businesses. Prof. Chris Onalo, NICA’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says agriculture has the potential to lift millions of Nigerians out of poverty and drive inclusive economic growth. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, First Deputy President of ACCI, said this on Tuesday in Abuja while briefing the newsmen ahead of theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), says AGROMEQA Expo will promote mechanisation, technology transfer and investment to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural productivity and agro-export competitiveness. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the ACCI disclosed this at a news conference on Agricultural Mechanisation and Export of Quality ProductsContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s 4.43 per cent economic growth in the second quarter of 2026, saying reforms are delivering results. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on Monday that GDP grew by 4.43 per cent, compared with 4.23 per cent recorded in Q2 2025.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Insurance shareholders have called for increased penetration, improved dividends, stronger corporate governance and enhanced regulatory supervision following the sector’s recapitalisation. The shareholder associations made the call in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). They said the fresh capital injected into insurance companies should translate intoContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Aug. 30, 2026 (NAN)The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the country recorded 947 million dollars in remittance inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in July. The Governor of the CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, said this in a statement by the corporate communications department on SundayContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has pledged to deepen collaboration with Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), to strengthen transparency, accountability and revenue mobilisation in extractive sector. The RMAFC Chairman, Dr Mohammed Shehu, said this when NEITI Executive Secretary, Mr Musa Adar, paid himContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has advocated stronger private-sector participation through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), to revive viable moribund state-owned enterprises. Mr Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General of the chamber made the suggestion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
