By  Charles Nwaoguji There have been noticeable lack of penetration of operating insurance firms in lucrative sectors like the oil and gas and aviation. In those sectors, underwriting businesses that ought to come to local firms are often executed offshore to the detriment of the country. This lack of business …

By Charles Nwaoguji In line with the Federal Government’s determination to make the dream of Hajj pilgrimage  a reality for Muslim faithful, a  seamless easy-payment plan tagged, ” Hajj Savings Sheme” has been launched in the State. Officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) hosted by the state …

By Charles Nwaoguji The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu said that Nigeria must ensure standards are put in place, so that its food exports can be accepted and be of international standards. Dr. Onu said this, when he received the president of the Nigerian Institute of Food …

By Charles Nwaoguji   Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu was inducted as the face of Integrity of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The Minister was awarded the rare honour by the Sultan Maccido institute for peace, leadership and development studies of the University of Abuja, in his office on Monday in Abuja. The …

By Charles Nwaoguji The news that the Nigerian economy has entered into recession requires urgent action to halt the trend and the adoption of measures for recovery, National President of Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA),  Hajiya Saratu Iya Aliyu    has said. Aliyu said  the contraction of …

By Charles NNNwaoguji There are strong indications that India’s refiners are turning to spot oil from Nigeria as it places emphasis on crude demand from Africa and North America. This is as long-term suppliers in the Middle East cut output and as demand for gasoline jumps amid the COVID-19 pandemic. …

By Charles Nwaoguji Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has kick against increase in electricity tariff by the Federal government. According to the Director General of MAN, Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the adjustment of N2.00 to N4.00 per kilowatt per hour of electricity, effective January 1, 2021 are not welcome because of the economy …

By Charles Nwaoguji The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu said that the Federal Government will empower 13,000 unemployed youths to participate in the maintenance of public works for the three tiers of government. Onu said this at the official flag off of the extended special public works …

By Charles Nwaoguji The Kano branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for the proper positioning of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) at the Nation’s entry points in preparation for the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). National Vice President of MAN, North …

By Charkes Nwaoguji The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has said that the Badagry Deep Seaport project in Lagos State is a strategic to the development of Nigeria as a global maritime hub. Dr Bashir Jamoh, Director-General of the agency, said this in Lagos on Tuesday when he …