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 …
Read More »Why India targets more crude import from Nigeria
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. …
Read More »Recession: NACCIMA Calls for urgent Recovery Plan and appropiate remedies
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 …
Read More »Fidelity CEO Reaffirms Commitment To Sound Ethical Business Practices
By Charles Nwaoguji Fidelity Bank CEO, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo has restated the bank’s commitment to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in its dealings with customers and all stakeholders. Okonkwo gave the assurance on Monday as part of activities marking the 2020 Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week. Stating …
Read More »why we Earmarks $1.5Bn To Boost African Economies -Afreximbank
The African Export-Import Bank, Afrximbank has unveiled a $1.5 billion collaborative COVID-19 Pandemic Response Facility (COPREFA) to back African economies with rapid financial assistance to reduce the impact of COVID-19. Afreximbank and its collaborators in Cairo, Egypt made this known in a joint statement on Wednesday. The collaborators are the …
Read More »Lagos BRT Buses On Fire, NPA HQ, TVC Other Facilities On Fire In Lagos
By Our Correspondents Hoodlums have set the Oyingbo Terminal Bus on Lagos Mainland on fire. Reports says that there were over 20 buses in the terminal as at the time it was set on ablaze. It was further gathered the hoodlums were protesting killing of two of their members …
Read More »Lagos government shuts down entire state
Agency Report Nigerian authorities declared a 24-hour lockdown in Lagos, Africa’s most populous city, amid growing protests against police brutality that have dealt another blow to the coronavirus-battered economy. Demonstrations that erupted on Oct. 5 have continued despite the government bowing to demands to dissolve a police unit that’s …
Read More »PROF. ELEMO TO DELIVER 19TH INAUGURAL LECTURE AT AJAYI CROWTHER UNIVERSITY
Prof. (Mrs) Gloria Nwakaegho Elemo, the immediate past C.E.O/DG of Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO) will deliver the 19th Inaugural lecture at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo titled “LET THERE BE BREAD: THE STRUGGLE IN ACHIEVING FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY IN NIGERIA” on Tuesday 15th September 2020. Prof. Gloria Elemo assumed office as the …
Read More »Expert proffers solution to plight of FCT traders
By Charles Nwaoguji The Chairman/CEO Chebez Global Ventures LTD., Mr. Achebe Gabriel Iweka has called on developers across the country and Abuja especially, to make the cost of shops in market and shopping malls affordable for traders by affiliating with banks and government for subsidy due to the economic hardship …
Read More »FCCPC opens active investigation into competition and possible consumer rights violations in pay tv industries
By Skybirdnews Group Pursuant to Sections 17(b),(e),(g), (s),(x) (y), 18(3), 59, 61, 62, 69,70(1)(2), 72, 73, 74, 108,109,110 Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) Tuesday September 1st, 2020: Upon credible information, public announcements by operators, and consumer perception analytics, the Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has opened an …
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