By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to intensify efforts to mobilise Africa’s human, financial and natural resources for the continent’s economic transformation. Tinubu gave the charge while receiving a delegation from Afreximbank, led by its President and Chairman of the Board, DrContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government says Nigeria has unveiled reforms to strengthen its intellectual property ecosystem aimed at unlocking innovation, supporting creators and driving sustainable economic development. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, disclosed this in a statement by Mrs Augustina Duru-Obilor, Head, Press andContinue Reading
By lucy Ogalue The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has expanded eligibility for its PenCare Initiative pilot to retirees receiving monthly pensions of up to N150,000, aimed at increasing participation and improving healthcare access. PenCom Director-General, Ms Omolola Oloworaran, said this on Tuesday in Abuja after the third meeting of theContinue Reading
By Kennedy Sheyin The Commandant of the National Defence College, Rear Adm. Abdullahi Ahmed, says the success of tax reforms depend on effective implementation, stakeholder understanding and public confidence. Ahmed said this on Tuesday in Abuja at a one-day national roundtable on recent tax reforms in Nigeria titled ”Policy Clarity,Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has trained its pioneer residential cohort to strengthen technical capacity and support Nigeria’s target of producing two million metric tonnes of sugar annually. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the NSDC Executive Secretary, Mr Kamar Bakrin, atContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) says Nigeria’s energy transition pathway must reflect the country’s unique development priorities while promoting environmental sustainability. The Director-General of the NCCC, Mrs Omotenioye Majekodunmi, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the National Dialogue on Nigeria’s Energy Transition, themedContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it is working with industry stakeholders to ensure that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) reflects prevailing market realities. The Authority Chief Executive, NMDPRA, Mr Rabiu Umar, made this known at a stakeholders’ meeting onContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi residents on Saturday called on international creditors to automatically suspend debt repayments for developing countries affected by pandemics and natural disasters. The residents, who are mostly from the Adaka Community of Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue, made the call during a community advocacy programme organisedContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reaffirmed its support for promoting cooperative enterprises and driving inclusive economic growth, sustainable community development and financial empowerment. Chief Emeka Obegolu, the ACCI President, made this known while commemorating the International Day of Cooperatives (IDCs) on Saturday inContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has appointed Dr Tinuke Temitope as the chamber’s Pioneer Deputy Director-General. The President of the chamber, Chief Emeka Obegolu, announced the appointment during the 6th Executive Committee and Council Meeting, on Friday in Abuja. Obegolu said that the appointmentContinue Reading
