AfCFTA will overcome limits of Africa’s fragmented markets – Osinbajo
Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the African Continental Free Trade Area would overcome the limitations of Africa's tiny, fragmented markets, and it will have a significant impact…
Private sector predicts more hardship as national debt hits N46trn
Members of Organised Private Sector and economists have predicted more hardship for Nigerians and organizations as the total public debt stock increased to N46.25tn in the last of 2022. This…
Substandard ACs, refrigerators suck Nigerians’ finances – FG
The Federal Government has stated that it will not allow the importation of substandard air conditioners and refrigerators as they strain finances, causing higher energy bills. This followed after the…
First Bank renames UK, African subsidiaries
Wilson Adekumola One of the largest commercial banks in Nigeria, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has disclosed a phased corporate name change of its subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and…
Deforestation: FG blames state govts, charcoal dealers
MThe Federal Government attributed the massive deforestation in states where trees are being cut down for commercial charcoal production to powerful interests. According to The Punch, the government said that…
Dangote Industries finalises N200bn bond listing
Dangote Industries has finished listing its N200 billion series 1 and 2 bonds on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. According to The PUNCH, this was disclosed by the Chief…
64.3 million Nigerians don’t have enough food – UN
The World Food Program, a division of the United Nations has said that 32% (64.3 million) of Nigerians do not have sufficient food available to eat. According to The Punch,…
EU to increase renewable energy target by 2030
The European Union on Thursday made a provisional agreement on increasing renewable energy targets, a key component of the EU's strategy to combat climate change and reduce reliance on fossil…
Alibaba to surrender control of some business units
Alibaba Group has announced plans to monetize non-core assets and potentially give up control over some of its businesses. According to Reuters, the reason for this is that the company…
Naira policy sent kidnappers, bandits on holiday – Ngige
Wilson Adekumola The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has declared that the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria has its own benefits, noting that…
Credit institute inaugurates governing council
The National Institute of Credit Administration has inaugurated a committee set up by the governing council of the institute. This was made known by the President of the association, Mr…
NCDMB collaborates with female engineers on STEM education for girls
In order to promote STEM curricula in secondary schools across the nation, with a focus on girls, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has teamed up with the Association…
