Chinyere Almona
11 Apr
Considering current economic challenges bedeviling the Nigerian economy, the Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Chinyere Almona, has urged the federal government to provide special support mechanisms...
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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has urged the government to cut unnecessary expenses and reduce statutory expenditures, considering current economic hardship in the country..
21 Mar
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed grave concern over the persistent rise in inflationary pressure and food crisis, urging the government to stabilise the economy to save the lives of millions of citizens.
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The Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Chinyere Almona, has expressed grave concern over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to increase the monetary policy rate (MPR) to 22.75 per cent, signaling a significant shift in monetary policy.
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Cameroon Consul General in Lagos, Bibi Manga Bell, and the Director General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Chinyere Almona, have called for closer ties between Nigeria and Cameroon.
11 Jan
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) have urged the government to extend urgent cost-cutting measures to all levels of government for it to have a significant impact across board.
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Director-General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr. Chinyere Almona, yesterday expressed concern over the continuous exit of companies from the Nigerian market, saying this is increasing unemployment and may affect investment from new players.
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Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Chinyere Almona, has urged the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, improve its budget performance in terms of capital expenditure in 2024.
28 Nov
Director-General, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Chinyere Almona, has noted inconsistencies between the federal government's vision of achieving a $1 trillion economy in the next six years and the 2024 – 2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
3 Nov
The Director-General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr. Chinyere Almona, has said that the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF), which kicks off today, will promote commerce, trade and industry for local manufacturers, businesses and stakeholders.
18 Oct 2023
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has expressed deep concern over the continued uptick in inflation (year-on-year) and its impact on consumers’ spending and manufacturing activities in the country. Director-General of the Chamber, Dr. Chinyere Almona, said following nine consecutive months of acceleration, the outlook for inflation appears negative. The Consumer Price Index…
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