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Expert backs commission’s move to sanitise digital lending space

BY Afonne Emmanuel June 14, 2024 June 15, 2024

Business

By Rukayat Moisemhe Money Lenders Association, has commended the continuous actions by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to sanitise the digital lending space in Nigeria, saying it is a welcome development. Chairman of the Association, Mr Gbemi Adelekan, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thurs

African Caribbean free trade agreement requires multi-faceted approach- Minister Uzoka-Anite

BY Vivian Ihechu June 14, 2024 June 15, 2024

Business

By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment (FMITI), Nigeria, says developing the African Caribbean Free Trade Agreement will require a multi-faceted approach. Uzoka-Anite said this at a Plenary Session: “Towards An Afri-Caribbean Free Trade Agreement: The Pathway to Self-Determination” at the ongoing 31s

AGIS 2024: Stakeholders urge investment, innovative energy reforms in Africa

BY Afonne Emmanuel June 14, 2024

Business

By Lucy Ogalue Stakeholders say technological innovation, substantial investments, and effective policy frameworks are critical to securing Africa’s sustainable energy future. The stakeholders spoke at the Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS) 2024, held in Abuja on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit’s theme is “Igniti

NBCC to explore new frontiers of cooperation for Nigeria, UK

BY Afonne Emmanuel June 14, 2024

Business

By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has stated the need for Nigerian and British businesses to leverage their strengths and explore new frontiers at the forthcoming trade mission in the United Kingdom. Mr Ray Atelly, President, NBCC, said this at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos. Atelly said the 2024 NBCC [&hel

FCCPC frowns at increased sale of adulterated foods

BY Afonne Emmanuel June 14, 2024

Business

By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has frowned at the increasing sale of adulterated and contaminated foods in the markets. The Acting Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr Adamu Abdullahi, said in Abuja on Thursday, that some traders were engaging in various forms of adulteration without mind

Experts list ways to boost Nigeria’s natural gas production

BY Vivian Ihechu June 13, 2024

Business Oil & Gas

By Rukayat Moisemhe Some experts have called for a well-articulated and sustainable programme to decentralise the power sector regulatory environment and incentivise investors to boost natural gas production in Nigeria. They said this at the American Business Council (ABC) Economic Update with theme: “Energising Nigeria: Navigating Challenge

Stakeholders say collaboration key to boosting investment, Nigeria’s growth

BY Afonne Emmanuel June 10, 2024

Business

By Lucy Ogalue Stakeholders say collaboration is important in boosting investments and ensuring Nigeria’s growth. They spoke at a Stakeholders ‘Engagement with Investment Promotion Agencies (SIPAs), organised by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) in Abuja. The Executive Secretary of NIPC, Aisha Rimi, emphasised the Importance of st

CBN probe: Tinubu, Cardoso’s anti-corruption drive yielding results — Analyst

BY isaac aregbesola June 9, 2024 June 10, 2024

Business

CBN probe: Tinubu, Cardoso's anti-corruption drive yielding results — Analyst

Medical expert harps on balancing leadership, wellness

BY Vivian Ihechu June 7, 2024

Health Business

By Rukayat Moisemhe The Managing Director of Iwosan Wellness Centre, Dr Oluwatomi Kogo, has urged Nigerian leaders not to neglect their health while pursuing innovation, strategy and governance. Kogo gave the advice at a dinner organised by the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIOD) with the theme: “Leadership and Wellness: Balancing Success and W

Statistician-General calls for action to eradicate poverty in Nigeria

BY Tosin Kolade June 7, 2024

Business

By Okeoghene Akubuike Mr Adeyemi Adeniran, the Statistician-General of the Federation has called on stakeholders to take action to eradicate poverty in Nigeria. Adeniran, CEO, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said this at a Stakeholders Technical Dialogue on the “Operationalisation of the Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI) as a Policy Tool in N