The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that inflation rate (year-on-year) continued to increase, rising to 26.72% in September from 25.80% in August, implying 0.92% points increase, and 5.94% points when compared…
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has called on banking professionals and leaders to chart a course that will leverage the vast potential inherent in Nigeria’s economy. The President/Chairman of Council, CIBN, Dr Ken Opara, made the call…
Airtel Africa’s Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya has challenged the telecommunications industry in Africa to leverage emerging technologies to enable all people in the continent to connect, engage and transact with the rest of the world. Speaking at the just concluded…
By Seun Ibiyemi Achieving stable, strong and virile exchange rate in Nigeria would require full participation of Bureaux De Change (BDCs) in the retail segment of the forex exchange market, exchange rate stability, President, Association of Bureau De Change Operators…
Former President, Shippers Association of Lagos State (SALS), Reverend Jonathan Nicole has applauded the Federal Government for lifting the forex ban on 43 trading items. Nicole said this on Thursday in an interview with journalists in Lagos. He, however, called…
As part of efforts to further strengthen the security at the ports across the country, Adegboyega Oyetola, the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, on Thursday held a crucial meeting with the Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service,…
Heirs Holdings Oil & Gas Ltd., (HHOG), has rebranded and changed its name to Heirs Energies Ltd., with a refreshed logo colour scheme to meet the energy needs of Africa. The Chairman of Heirs Energies, Mr Tony Elumelu said this…
By Blessing Emmanuel, Abuja At the first meeting with the executives of the National Communications Communications, NCC, the newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, declared that he came with no personal…
The new Managing-Director of Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, has promised to position the Authority toward economic growth, accelerated employment creation and industrialisation of the country. Ogunyemi said this shortly after assuming duty on Wednesday in…
Financial experts have advised Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) owners and operators on essential tips that will help them create and manage their wealth successfully especially in the tough economy and business climate. Speaking during the United Bank for…
