By Joseph Edeh The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) says it will commence a nationwide sensitisation tour on June 23 to drive ease of doing business reforms in the country. Zahrah Mustapha-Audu, the Director-General of PEBEC, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. She said that theContinue Reading
The Business Council for Africa (BCA), in collaboration with BrandComms and African Business, has announced the shortlist for the third edition of the BCA Business Book of the Year Awards. The annual awards celebrate powerful business narratives that spotlight Africa’s socio-economic transformation. It honours visionary authors and publishers whose worksContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) has partnered with the Federal High Court to streamline processes within the insolvency division and enhance the administration of business recovery in the country. BRIPAN President, Mr Chimezie Ihekweazu, disclosed this in a communiqué made available toContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Experts have emphasised the importance of team alignment, a high-performance culture, employee engagement, and effective leadership in attracting funding and ensuring business sustainability for entrepreneurs and start-ups. They made the call at the American Business Council (ABC) Business-for-Business (B4B) Revenue Acceleration Programme on Friday in Lagos. MrsContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has reaffirmed its commitment to boost women’s participation in business and trade for economic growth. Its Director-General, Mr Agabaidu Jideani, disclosed this at a virtual meeting to commemorate the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 in Abuja on Wednesday. TheContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Business experts have emphasised the importance of stewardship in sustaining family businesses across generations. They spoke at the Lagos Business School (LBS) International Family Business Conference on Thursday in Lagos. The experts also highlighted the need to build resilient governance structures, foster intergenerational collaboration, and prepare futureContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says the proposed tax reform bill will significantly reduce financial burden and create a growth-enabling environment for small business owners. The Director-General of SMEDAN, Mr Charles Odii, said this at a stakeholder engagement on tax reforms organisedContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Services (FCT-IRS) on Friday, sealed the business premises of Phase3 Telecom and Cilantro Restaurant in Abuja, for failing to pay their tax obligations. Mr Festus Tsavsar, acting Director, Legal Services, FCT-IRS, told journalists after the exercise in Abuja, that Phase3 Telecom,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Lagos Business School (LBS) has unveiled an initiative aimed at addressing challenges to family businesses. The aim is to engender lasting business legacies and increase the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Dr Okey Nwuke, Director, LBS Family Business Initiative, made this known on Wednesday at aContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commended Minister of the FCT, Nyesome Wike for opening the newly constructed Karmo District Market for business. Some of the residents, especially those living around the Karmo district, including traders, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
