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Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo Launches Phase Two of TraderMoni and MarketMoni in Anambra

The Muhammadu Buhari-led administration remains dedicated to lifting more Nigerians out of poverty through interest and collateral free loans, hence, the second phase of the TraderMoni and MarketMoni project has been launched. Started in 2016, the loans are targeted at small scale traders and artisans, giving them access to much needed loans that can grow their businesses and transform the local economy. This was why on Friday, May 3rd 2019, Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo visited two markets in Anambra state— Ochanja Market, Onitsha and Eke Awka, Awka— to assess the impact of the schemes and formally flag-off the second phase of the loan disbursements there.

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‘We aim to remain a premium brand built on trust’

Chinedum Okereke is the Managing Director of The La Casera Company Plc, (TLCC) makers of La Casera Apple. Okereke, who has over 28 years experience in the drink industry spanning 28 countries joined TLCC last year. In this interview with TOBI AWODIPE, Okereke takes a look at the country’s soft drink market, how elections caused…

‘Nigeria needs to put 21st century trade policy in place’

It started from Policy Development Facility (PDF) Phase II, a programme funded by United Kingdom (UK) Aid. The ideology is to create a space where the government, Ministry of Trade and the people who are the most important stakeholders....

We want more Nigerian companies to participate at K 2019

The K 2019 show holding in Düsseldorf, is the world´s number one trade show for plastics and rubber and I´m in charge of the global portfolio plastics...

TraderMoni, MarketMoni record over 7,000 new beneficiaries in Benue State

The empowerment of petty and small-scale market traders by the Federal Government through the TraderMoni and MarketMoni initiatives of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Program (GEEP), continued in Benue state, the food basket of the nation, with a special market activation in two popular markets—Markudi Modern Market and Wurukum Market.

‘Build trust and sustain reforms to unlock tax compliance mystery’

Our position is receiving due consideration by the Federal Government. Government has come to the realisation of the fact that it has to rethink...

‘Procurement is a profession only for the certified professionals’

I would say there are enormous challenges particularly from the sector’s specialists, who don’t want to acquire knowledge in a particular area but would like to practice.

Nigeria’s recurring budget intrigues and unending development woes

Boni Irikafe is a retired directorate level federal civil servant, who now co-promotes an investment bank located in the city of Lagos.

‘Risk managers must be alert to identify new risks in banking sector’

It appears too hasty to make this conclusion at this point in the year. However, we saw that the NPL ratio in the banking industry was on...

FCMB organises free training, tasks SMEs on economy

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has urged small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) to take the lead in driving the diversification and growth of the economy.

Engineers advocate energy mix, buffer for global shocks

With global priorities shifting from oil to renewables, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council, has urged the Federal Government...

Presidency, others hail Olagunju’s contributions to economy

President Muhammadu Buhari and other stakeholders across different spheres of the economy have hailed the achievement of the former Executive Director...

Firm advocates alternative investment, FDIs for economic growth

An international growth service provider, Ocorian has announced plans to increase the inflow of Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) into Nigeria...

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