$43.7bn trade, investment deals sealed at Cairo meeting —Afreximbank
Afreximbank has said about 43.7 billion dollars worth of trade and investment deals were sealed at the just concluded Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) held […]
BUSINESS
Nigerians spend N2.6trn on data, airtime in nine months
The amount spent on airtime and data by Nigerian telecom subscribers rose to at least N2.59tn in the first nine months of 2023. […]
Rwanda’s economy shows resilience amid global challenges
The National Bank of Rwanda in its latest report said Rwanda’s economy remained resilient in the 2022-2023 fiscal year despite the global economic slowdown. […]
Ogbuku meets MOSOP leaders, says ‘NDDC emphasises stakeholders’ engagements’
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, says the Commission is working in line with the policy of President […]
Construction of Nigeria-Morocco gas project begins in 2024 – Minister
The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said the construction of the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project which aims to link European […]
Tinubu commended for reappointing Mele Kyari as NNPC Ltd MD
Some stakeholders in the oil and gas industry have commended the reappointment of Malam Mele Kyari as the head of the National Petroleum Company […]
Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones not `free’, says NEPZA
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has said he country’s Free Trade Zones are business anchorages that have […]
FEC approves 2024 appropriation bill of N27.50trn
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2024 appropriation bill of N27.50 trillion for the 2024 budget with a N1.5 trillion increase from […]
NCC urges Nokia to invest in Nigeria’s ICT R&D
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, […]
Minister wades into cooking gas supply, price hike challenges
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has waded into the challenges of constant price increment of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) […]
Jobs: FG, International donors to raise $200m for MSMEs
The Federal Government in collaboration with International Philanthropic organisations have partner to raise 200 million dollars to create jobs and support the Micro, Small […]
Police deny torturing suspected cultist to death in Ogun, begin autopsy
Ogun State Police Command has denied torturing a suspected cultist, Seyi Samson, to death. Samson was arrested by the Ogun State Police Command […]
CBN plans new round of recapitalisation for banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it is planning to implement a new round of banking recapitalisation for the Deposit Money Banks […]
43 items not totally banned, say CBN
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has clarified that the 43 items were never explicitly prohibited from importation […]
Food prices rose in October – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says prices of beef, rice, beans, tomato, and other food items increased in October. It said this in […]
Black Friday: Nigerian online shoppers believe domestic version “A scam”
Monitoring the Black Friday conversations on social media, most Nigerian online shoppers revealed lack of trust, as many believed that e-commerce companies were simply […]
Jobberman provides 1,200 jobs to young persons in Kaduna
An online recruitment platform, Jobberman said it has made provision for 1,200 job opportunities for young persons in Kaduna at the career fair opened […]
CBN urged to implement forex stabilisation efforts
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to implement steps identified to reduce pressure on […]
Google empowers 15 Nigerian SMEs with N75m
Google has empowered 15 Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) under its Hustle Academy with the sum of N75 million. The country Director, Google West […]
Police arrest suspected fabricator of firearms in Jigawa
Police in Jigawa have arrested a 50-year-old man for allegedly fabricating firearms in Ringim Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesman in the […]