The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Jigawa has disbursed over N1.4 million loan to 74 petty traders, including women and youths, an official has said. The beneficiaries were drawn from the 27 Local Government Areas of the State. The facility…
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday said that the new Customs Act which he recently signed into law will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of customs administration, stressing that it is a testament to his administration’s commitment to fostering a business –friendly…
The Nigeria Customs Service has built a N19.6 billion smart Corporate Headquarters.The Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, made this known at a news conference in Abuja on Monday. Chairman, Organising Committee for Commissioning of the edifice, Adeniyi said the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The newly appointed Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr. Kabir Yusuf, has pledged to reposition the nation’s airports, toward growth and development of the country. He made the declaration on Tuesday in…
Countries with the highest inflation on food items have been ranked. A recent inflation rate released by the National Bureau of Statistics Consumer Price Index said that Nigeria’s inflation has increased to 22.22 per cent The World of Statistics in…
After one year of establishment, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s eNaira recorded low adoption, according to the International Monetary Fund. This was contained in a recent report titled ‘Nigeria’s eNaira, one Year After’ by the IMF. The Washington-based bank specifically…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution known for its dedication to social responsibility, marked a momentous occasion as it made a substantial donation of chairs and tables to Isale Eko Grammar School. The heartfelt gesture, a testament to Wema Bank’s…
The financial services industry dominated in volume terms at the end of last week’s transactions on the equities sector of Nigeria’s capital market. It led the activity chart with 2.1 billion shares valued at n21.8 billion traded in 14,008 deals,…
African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Akinwumi Adesina, said Africa will need about 2.7 trillion dollars by 2030 to finance climate change. Adesina said this at the on-going 2023 AfDB Annual Meetings in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on Monday. The…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved four local firms for printing cheques excluding Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company PLC. This was contained in a circular issued by the apex bank over the weekend. The circular, signed by Sam…
