By Bosede Olufunmi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reaffirmed commitment to sanitising Nigerian markets and safeguarding consumers through direct engagement with traders and market leaders. Mr Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, said this on Wednesday during a market engagement heldContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Customs Area Controller, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed Area Command (MMA), Comptroller Michael Awe, says the command generated N97.1 billion in second quarter of the year. Awe disclosed this during a news conference held in Lagos on Wednesday, where he highlighted the command’s improved revenueContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG), says the recently revised economic growth projection for Nigeria by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under-represents the country’s economic capacity and potential. The group’s position is contained in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo,whichContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian stock market continued on a bullish trend on Tuesday, gaining N226 billion. The positive trend was driven by strong buying interest in medium and large-capitalised stocks, including: Omatek, NGX Group, Neimeth International Pharmaceutical, Champion Breweries and 54 others. Market capitalisation rose by N226 billion orContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, has called for the deployment of technology to proactively monitor financial management in real-time to ensure transparency and institutional discipline. Ogunjimi made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the ongoing 2025 National Conference on Public Accounts andContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASMEs) has described the 2025 Tax Act as a signal of Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and enterprise resilience. Dr Abdulrashid Yerima, the President of NASMEs, said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Pan-African Alliance of Small and Medium Industries (PAOSMI) says the newly enacted tax laws will stimulate growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and attract local investment in Nigeria. Dr Henry Emejuo, PAOSMI’s Director-General, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the laws recently signedContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has described cooperative societies as key drivers for economic growth and sustainable solutions in the society. Fintiri stated this at the commemoration of the International Day of Cooperatives 2025, in Yola. The event is with the theme: “Cooperatives, Driving Inclusive and SustainableContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The National Cooperatives Financing Agency of Nigeria (CFAN) is set to inaugurate the cooperative digital and banking platform to assist cooperative members access low interest loans for their businesses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that CFAN is collaboration with Akilaah National Cooperative Society Limited. MrContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Sen. Sabi Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, says the country will review its outdated Cooperative Act to meet global cooperatives best practices. Abdullahi said this at a news briefing to mark the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives in Abuja on Saturday. The MinisterContinue Reading
