By Muhyideen Jimoh Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, (WTO,), says President Bola Tinubu deserves credit for stabilising Nigeria’s economy through bold reforms. She spoke with State House correspondents on Thursday after a closed-door meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Okonjo-Iweala noted theContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Dr Fakunle Aremu, Senior Agribusiness and Policy Advisor, has urged Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to profitably adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) to remain competitive and relevant in the current business landscape. Aremu, who specialises in agricultural value chain development and food systems, told the NewsContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Nigeria has committed to repositioning its steel industry as a driver of industrialisation and economic diversification. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuiab Audu, stated this at the opening of the maiden edition of the National Steel Summit on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) on Wednesday, engaged Federal Government accounting officers on new modalities to transit from the 2024 budget to that of 2025. The briefing was at a stakeholders’ engagement with chief executives of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has called on Nigerian youths to leverage their creativity, skills, and determination to transform the country into a global innovation hub. Prof. Pius Olanrewaju,Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to advance the Nigerian National Single Window (NSW) project. The meeting reviewed the collaboration between NCS and NSW Secretariat, agreeing on steps for integration and implementation. The discussions reflectedContinue Reading
Economy By Ige Adekunle Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government will create more enabling environment for investors to thrive and leverage industrial revolution to achieve the proposed one trillion dollar economy. Shettima stated this during the 2025 Ota Investment Summit and Trade Fair on Tuesday in Ota. The NewsContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Nigerian-Made Products as a strategy to bolster the economy of the country. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister, Industry, Trade and Investment, made the commitment when she paid a working visit to National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI)Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has launched a new electronic invoicing solution to transform how businesses pay taxes in Nigeria, a move that will make tax compliance faster, easier, and more transparent. The Executive-Chairman, FIRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji, disclosed this in a statement by Dare Adekanmbi,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, on Friday joined stakeholders in the textile sector to explore possibilities of revitalising Nigeria’s textile industry. Enoh, during a Textile and Apparel Revitalisation Meeting at the Bank of Industry (BoI) in Lagos, reiterated the Federal Government’sContinue Reading
