Business RoundUp
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The crisis rocking the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) is far from over as the suspended national president of the association, Pretty Okafor, has declared himself the authentic leader of the body. This comes as he says the association under him has come to take possession of the landed property of PMAN located at…
12 Feb
Nigeria recorded an increase in the volume of trade in 2024 by 20.7 per cent, worth $5.45 billion, the Executive Director of Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs Nonye Ayeni, has said.
11 Feb
Residents of Sobi Poly Feeder at Oke-Fomo in Ilorin West Local Government Area (LGA), which comprise 44 communities, on Tuesday staged
15 Jan
The Economic Situation Room, a coalition of 48 civil society groups in Nigeria, has warned that the Federal Government's failure to release funds for completed contracts under the 2024 capital budget is having a devastating impact on businesses and the economy.
31 Jul 2024
President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gabriel Idahosa, has urged the Federal Government to carry out more intense direct and targeted interventions on food production to tackle the country’s rising food inflation.
25 May 2024
Provosts of Colleges of Education in Nigeria have every reason to eulogise the Arc. Sonny Echono-led Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for its tremendous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning through the provision of infrastructure.
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Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to hand over yet another set of projects to Lagosians on Thursday, with the commissioning of Demurin Road in Kosofe Local Council. Also to be commissioned are two other roads—Agidi and Church Street—in the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA). In a statement on Wednesday, the Commissioner for…
12 hours ago
Despite intensified efforts by the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to check the rising trend, five listed firms’ unclaimed dividends rose to N30 billion as of December 31, raising fresh concern about the issue.
13 hours ago
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) expires in September 2025, raising questions on the possibility of its renewal. AGOA is a programme that allows eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa to export 6,800 different products to the United State...
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The Bank of Industry (BOI) has reiterated its commitment to bridging the gender gap and accelerating economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria by expanding access to financing and business opportunities.
14 hours ago
Indigenous bonded terminal operators have called on the Federal Government to implement policies that prioritise local content and enforce compliance among cargo handlers to safeguard the N3.5 trillion investment in the maritime sector.
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Experts in the renewable energy sector said that solar energy adoption in Nigeria has grown significantly over the past two years, driven by the demand for reliable power, affordability, and shifting public perception.
14 hours ago
Stakeholders said Nigeria’s power sector policy must be anchored on industrialisation, warning that manufacturers’ continued reliance on alternative energy sources is weakening the national grid and increasing electricity costs for residential consumers.
15 hours ago
IPPG has lauded the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its bold policy reforms and visionary leadership in revitalising Nigeria’s energy sector.
15 hours ago
The Minister for Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has stressed the need for an inclusive stakeholders’ collaboration to bridge the digitisation gap in the country.
15 hours ago
The Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind (FNSB) has commended First City Monument Bank (FCMB) for supporting the visually impaired community. Through financial donations and essential supplies, FCMB has strengthened programmes