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15 Nov
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that his administration will give N50 billion conditional grants to one million nano businesses between now and March 2024, in order to strengthen the Macro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprise...
15 Nov
The United States has contributed $600,000 to the World Trade Organisation (WTO’s) Global Trust Fund to finance training programmes for government officials from developing economies like Nigeria, and least-developed countries (LDCs).
15 Nov
As concerns mount over the future of manufacturing and rapid de-industrialisation being experienced in the real sector, the umbrella body for manufacturers, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN); the Raw Materials Research and Development Council...
8 Nov
The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), has urged Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, to embrace technology and harness its potential to the fullest in order to grow their business maximally and survive these challenging times. Speaking at the chamber’s spotlight event, a dedicated platform that provides SMEs the opportunity to gain transformational knowledge from…
8 Nov
The United States has contributed $600,000 to the World Trade Organisation (WTO’s) Global Trust Fund to finance training programmes for government officials from developing economies like Nigeria, and least-developed countries (LDCs). According to the trade body, this donation will help developing economies and LDCs broaden their expertise in WTO matters and enhance their ability to negotiate…
8 Nov
As concerns mount over the future of manufacturing and rapid de-industrialisation being experienced in the real sector, the umbrella body for manufacturers, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN); the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, have jointly…
8 Nov
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that his administration will give N50 billion conditional grants to one million nano businesses between now and March 2024, in order to strengthen the Macro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprise (MSMEs) businesses capabilities and capacities in the country, as they are the live wire of the country’s economy. He said this in…
2 Nov
• Warn operators against under-pricing risks for growth For the nation’s insurance industry to contribute significantly like other sectors of the economy to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), there is a need for the sector players to address the issue of rate-cutting among underwriting firms in the country. The under-pricing of insurance policies in the…
1 Nov
The Kaduna State Government has commended the management of Arla Foods Nigeria for its investment on the Arla Farm project, which would contribute to the sustainable development and improvement of milk and dairy production in Nigeria.
1 Nov
With the official confirmation of Wale Adeniyi as the Comptroller-General (CG) of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), has urged him to prioritise trade facilitation and remove all non-tariff barriers to trade in order to boost Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and revenue generation at the gateways.
1 Nov
Experts drawn from different sectors of the economy have expressed concern over the rapid demise of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), adding that major challenges in the country’s business environment have prevented many small businesses from hitting the five-year mark.
1 Nov
With Africa being regarded as the world’s fastest-growing continental economy and its business-to-business market fundamental to this boom, B2B expenditure in the continent’s manufacturing landscape is projected to reach $666.3 billion by 2030
1 day ago
A foreign investor at TLG Capitals, Isaac Marshall, has attributed the naira gain to the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to clear the FX backlog. Nigeria's foreign exchange (FX) reserves have fallen to a six-year low, Marshall said in a statement on his LinkedIn account on Thursday. He stated that this decline…
1 day ago
Stakeholders in the insurance and pension industry have called on operators in the sectors to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to drive business expansion in the country.
1 day ago
Though it does not have the power to regulate prices, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) will deploy an existing legal framework to enforce fair competition and consumer protection provisions to achieve fair prices of commodities.
1 day ago
Inflation in Nigeria is reaching its peak now and will decelerate toward the middle of the year, Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze, has said.
1 day ago
Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc has disclosed that the proposed N600 billion recapitalisation scheme by way of rights issue would settle N153 billion outstanding foreign exchange (FX) losses and part of its local bank debt facility.
1 day ago
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is seeking a new approach to energy security amidst geopolitical concerns and a push from fossil fuels.
1 day ago
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) 2024 yearly lecture, slated to take place on April 23, at the Civic Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, has its theme as "Improving Availability of Credit in the Nigerian Real Economy: The Critical Importance of Liquidity."
1 day ago
The International Agro Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) has called for the exemption of all agriculture equipment from all forms of taxes, import duties, Value Added Tax and other levies for at least two years to enable Nigeria to become self-sufficient in food production.
1 day ago
The Organised Private Sector (OPSN), comprising top Business Membership Organisations (BMOs), has warned that over 65 per cent of private businesses, especially manufacturing concerns and SMEs, may be forced to close down due to the over 200 per cent hike in electricity tariff. The BMOs, comprising the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), National Association of…
1 day ago
Wema Bank has launched an anti-fraud campaign to protect its customers and other Nigerians against fraudulent activities perpetrated by some wallet accounts and fintech partners.