By Seun Ibiyemi As part of efforts to enhance capacity in the Nigerian maritime sector, the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have initiated discussions on potential strategies for capacity…
By Matthew Denis In order to enhance effective power distribution and connection, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun has met with Guangzhe Chen, Vice President for Infrastructure at the World Bank, to discuss…
Lagos, September 12, 2024 — The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD Nigeria) held its September 2024 New Members’ Induction Ceremony at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, where Alhaji Tijjani Borodo, LLM, F.CIoD, President, and Chairman of the Governing…
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been recognised as a force for good in Nigeria’s financial sector, winning two prestigious awards at the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) 2024 Annual Lecture Series and Awards in Lagos. The bank was named…
The banking system in the country is well capitalised to foster economic development. Managing Director, Financial Derivatives Company, Mr Bismarck Rewane said this at the 17th Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Rewane said that banks also had…
…Exports rise by 201% in one year as crude oil dominates …Tax collection hits N2.47trn, up 150 percent in Q2, 2024 By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria recorded a trade surplus of N6.95 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, according to…
…As Minister meets investors in Lagos Following months of comprehensive planning, the Federal Government has unveiled details of its bold and strategic plans to generate at least $100 billion and create over two million jobs from Nigeria’s creative economy yearly. The Government’s…
By Matthew Denis The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has stressed that focus of the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference will facilitate sustainable financial system and nation’s economy as well addressing other issues relating to banking sector…
Nigeria and Tunisia have pledged to deepen bilateral relations in multiple sectors, including industries, information communication technology, engineering, electrical, chemical energy, agriculture, sports, healthcare and tourism, among others. The two countries made the pledge during the Multisectoral Nigeria-Tunisia Economic Forum,…
By Matthew Denis Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group has stressed that Nigerians must work together to achieve economic growth desired for the country. Elumelu stated this while delivering his keynote address at the 17th Annual…
