The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says the continent must lead the charge to mobilise domestic resources to recover from multiple economic and social crises which have deepened poverty and widened inequality. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Executive…
…To recognise CAC, SEC, NGX, others By Seun Ibiyemi The Institute of Directors Nigeria is set to celebrate its 40th landmark anniversary across the country. The anniversary with the theme tagged “Celebrating 40 years of Visionary Leadership and Corporate Governance”…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria’s technology ecosystem accounts for almost 30 per cent of Africa’s funded ventures with no fewer than 180 startups. Osinbajo said this at the official inauguration of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE)…
In line with its consumer-centric approach to telecoms regulation, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to commence implementation of approved harmonised short codes (HSC) for providing certain services to telecom consumers in Nigeria. The Commission…
Cashless transactions fell to N37.67trillion in February 2023 as Nigerians had to grapple with failed and delayed cash transfers. This was a 4.83 per cent fall from the N39.58 trillion that was recorded in January according to new data from…
Dr Abdoulaye Zonon, the Coordinator, ECOWAS Community Development programme, said an increased agricultural investment is key to solving poverty and vulnerability challenges on the continent. Zonon spoke at a Pre-Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development High-Level…
The African Development Bank (AfDB), has signed a 362,000 Euros grant agreement with Hadejia Jama’are Komadugu Yobe Basin-Trust Fund. The bank in a statement said the grant would prepare additional studies under the second-phase of developing a strategic plan for…
By Seun Ibiyemi Following the hike in pump price of Aviation fuel (Jet A1), Nigerians may experience flight delay across the country due to scarcity. This is even local airlines under the aegis of the Airline Operators of Nigeria confirmed…
Guinea Insurance Plc says it has injected not less than N900 million as capital into its business in 2022. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Guinea Insurance, Mr Ademola Abidogun made this known at a news conference on Thursday in Lagos.…
Dangote Cement has received approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the establishment of a new share buy-back programme. The company said in a Corporate Disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Wednesday that the programme would…
