By Taiye Olayemi Pension experts have called on the Federal Government to establish a gratuity stabilisation fund to ensure the sustainability of the newly approved gratuity for federal civil servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). They made the call in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and deepening business collaboration between Nigeria and India. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, First Deputy President of ACCI, stated this during a courtesy visit by an ACCI delegation to the Indian High CommissionContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has urged women to take advantage of trade and entrepreneurship opportunities to strengthen Nigeria’s economy. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment disclosed this while marking the International Women’s Day (IWD) on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
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By Lucy Ogalue The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has urged West African countries to harness innovation, data and frontier technologies to drive economic transformation and sustainable development. The Director of the ECA Sub-Regional Office for West Africa, Ngone Diop, said this during a virtual pre-conference dialogue organisedContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Economic experts have called for deliberate actions, stronger policies and institutional reforms to advance women’s rights and deepen their participation in the nation’s development. They made the call at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) International Women’s Day (IWD) event on Thursday in Lagos with the theme:Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has concluded investigations into the high airfares charged by airlines during the 2025 Yuletide period. The Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Mr Tunji Bello, said the commission was considering mandating the airlines to refund affected passengers overContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Dr Kennedy Mbekeani, Director-General for Southern Africa, African Development Bank (AfDB), has called for stronger policy alignment and private capital mobilisation to unlock Africa’s trade potential under the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCTA). Mbekeani made the call while delivering a keynote address at the 2026 Africa TradeContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has charged the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom, to maintain satisfactory level of accountability and effective service delivery. Its Deputy Chairman, Mr Uduak Ududoh, gave the charge during the committee’s oversight visit to theContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Dr Kennedy Mbekeani, Director-General for Southern Africa, African Development Bank (AfDB), has called for stronger policy alignment and private capital mobilisation to unlock Africa’s trade potential under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA). Mbekeani made the call while delivering a keynote address at theContinue Reading
