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The Ministry of State Industry, Trade and Investment, has described as unacceptable the over N4 billion spent annually on the importation of diaper, sanitary pads, wipes and napkins into the country. …
N4bn spent on diapers, sanitary pad worry FG Read MoreThe pioneer Managing Director of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi has said that liberalization of the power sector will make it profitable, enable Nigerians have …
Liberalising power sector’ll yield $30bn investment in 3 years – Chike-Obi Read MoreStakeholders in the aviation industry have commended the federal government for the renewed interest in bringing the national carrier project to fruition. Some of the stakeholders said the federal government had …
Stakeholders laud FG’s investment plan for Nigeria Air Read MoreThe Operations Director, Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, Mr. Effiong Okon, has restated Africa’s stance as the destination for gas development and investment. Okon made this statement during his keynote address at the …
Africa, fertile ground for huge gas investment- Okon Read MoreA quarterly report issued by the World Platinum Investment Council reveals a significant increase in overall platinum demand in 2019. The report incorporates analysis of platinum supply and demand for …
Global demand for platinum to increase by 8% in 2019 Read MoreNigeria Export Processing Zones Authoriyy (NEPZA) said the agency since inception about 25 years ago have attracted over $20 billion as Foreign Direct Investment into the nation’s economy. It also contributed …
FG rakes in $20bn foreign investment – NEPZA Read MoreIn a bid to ensure that investors get more value for their investments and thereby positively impact on their earnings per share, the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC is seeking …
SEC seeks to reduce cost of AGM Read MoreThe African Development Bank (AfDB) says its investment in Nigeria stood at $4.5 billion as of March this year. Media Relations Officer of the bank, Emeka Anuforo, who stated this …
AfDB’s investments in Nigeria stand at $4.5bn – Official Read MoreInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) Director, African Department, Mr. Abebe Selassie, has clarified IMF position on Nigeria Sovereign Wealth Fund. Answering reporters question after the Africa Department press conference in Washington …
Excess crude account not transparent—IMF Read MoreThe Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has encouraged Nigerian youths to invest in the capital market instead of indulging in gambling. Acting Director General of SEC, Ms. Mary Uduk who …
Invest in capital market, SEC tells Nigerian youths Read MoreSenate Committee on Trade and Investment has uncovered a Special Economic Zone Company listed for N42billion appropriation from the 2019 budget proposals by the Federal Ministry of Industry ,Trade and …
Senate uncovers illegal company floated by Trade and Investment Ministry, rejects its 2019 budget proposals Read MoreThe Chief Executive Officer of Kainos Edge Consulting, Mr Doyin Salami has said that considering the economic situation and happenings in the global environment, the current year will be tighter …
Experts project slow economic growth for 2019 Read MoreThe Founder, Young Children Centre Point (YCCP) in Kogi state , Mrs Rita Sadiq, has called on Corporate Organisations and Philanthropists in the country to invest vigorously in projects that …
NGO tasks corporate Organisations, Philanthropists over impactful projects on Children Read MoreThe Independent Shareholders’ Association of Nigeria (ISAN) has said the court action instituted against the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) was to save the insurance industry and people’s investments. ISAN President, Sunny …
TBMSC: Shareholders group to continue case against NAICOM Read MorePresident Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed the appointment of two Executive Directors, Mrs. Stella Ojekwe-Onyejeli and Mr. Aminu Umar-Sadiq to the board of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). The appointments …
Buhari appoints new directors for NSIA Read MoreAgusto & Co, has challenged the federal government to give priority attention to key economic reforms to enhance improved efficiencies in the economy by concessioning key infrastructure and eliminating monopolies …
Firm urges FG to focus on private sector growth Read MoreThe National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) said insurance industry will do everything possible to key into the $48 billion investments in the oil and gas sector to tap from the available opportunities and …
NAICOM to key into $48bn oil & gas investment Read MoreThe National Coordinator/Secretary-General of the Nigerian Farmers Group and Cooperative Society, Mr Retson Tedheke, says the group is determined to help interested Nigerians in diaspora to own farms in Nigeria. …
Farmers’ group urges diaspora Nigerians to own farms at home Read MoreNigeria has ordered foreign oil and gas companies to pay nearly $20 billion in taxes it says are owed to local states, industry and government sources said, in a move …
Oil majors to pay over $20bn in back taxes Read MoreIn its bid to boost livestock farming in Nigeria, African DevelopmentBank (ADB) in collaboration with its sister organizations has trainedlivestock farmers on Sorghum stover processing and utilization andminerals mix …
ADB trains Kaduna livestock farmers on stover production Read MoreThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sealed off the premises of Growing Circle in Lagos for engaging in illegal fund management activities. According to the Commission, the company was shut down …
Capital market: SEC shuts ‘Growing Circle’ over illegal activities Read MoreCrown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday said Saudi Arabia has signed investment agreements worth $20 billion (£15.5 billion) during his high-profile visit to Pakistan, where tensions were flaring up …
Saudi Arabia signs $20bn investment pact with Pakistan Read MoreDangote Cement Industry on Monday recorded the highest loss at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), dropping by N1.50 kobo to close at N188.00. Custodian and Investment trailed with a loss …
Dangote Cement leads losers as market gains N18bn Read MoreBrimming with confidence, the President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, on Wednesday, in his address to diplomats at a lunch in Abidjan, the capital of Cote d’Ivoire, …
I’m confident of a promising future for Africa – Adesina Read MorePresident Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated the Ariara Market Independent Power Plant (IPP) in the commercial city of Aba, Abia State, saying the present administration would continue to execute people-oriented …
Buhari commissions Independent Power Project, campaigns in Aba Read More