Johnmark Ukoko: A Memoir
Johnmark was a workaholic who was passionate about the growth of the association and the industrial sector at large.
Read More
Nigerians Weep as CBEX Swindles ₦1.3trn
Nigerians are in shock, disbelief, and tears after another Ponzi scheme named CBEX crashed early this week. Weeks ago, many who invested in the scheme advertised their newly-found pathway to ‘financial freedom’ on social media with screenshots of account balances from $1,000, $10,000, and $85,000. As of Tuesday morning, their accounts have been blanked, with…
Exchange Rates Today, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Black Market Rates:
US Dollar (USD) Buy ₦1,390 Sell ₦1,400
Great British Pound (GBP) Buy ₦1,855 Sell: ₦1, 875
EURO (EUR) Buy ₦1,000 Sell ₦1, 100
Holcim Launches Carbon Capture Testing Platform in France
The 2500m² platform is capable of analysing and processing CO₂ and other emissions from the cement industry. Its ‘plug-and-play’ architecture accommodates different carbon capture systems that can be connected to Holcim’s Martres-Tolosane plant.
SON Receives Prestigious Award from Helen Keller International
▪︎Image of Helen Keller by National Today The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has been honored with a prestigious award from Helen Keller International. The award was given to SON as part of events marking 25 years anniversary celebrated by HKI,. Helen Keller Day is marked on June 27 . She was was born June…
President Tinubu For NACCIMA and Qatar Chambers Investment Forum March 2-3
” The State Visit is particularly aimed at strengthening the bilateral economic cooperation between Nigeria and Qatar.” President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will during state visit to Qatar between 2 and 3 March, 2024, address the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), and Qatar’s Chambers of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) investment…
FIRS Largest Employer of Chartered Accountants – ICAN
The Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has commended the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for being the largest employer of chartered accountants in the country. “Out of the 66,000 chartered accountants in the country today, more than 2,800 are in FIRS, the largest by any government agency,” said Davidson Alaribe, the President of ICAN. Alaribe…
FOBTOB Grumbling Over Closure of Alcohol Manufacturers’ Depots by NAFDAC
, stakeholders in the industry and consumer rights group have staged protests in Lagos and Abuja against the NADFAC’s ban, emphasising that the policy could displace more than 5.5 million Nigerians from their jobs.
CBN shifts enforcement of PoS geo-fencing deadline to August 1
The circular was addressed to Deposit Money Banks, Microfinance Banks, Mobile Money Operators, Switching and Processing Companies, Payment Terminal Service Providers, Payment Solution Service Providers, Super Agents, and other licensed operators in the Nigerian payments ecosystem.
IMF ranks Top 10 Largest Economies Globally in 2026
These rankings are based on IMF World Economic Outlook projections and can shift with new data releases, currency fluctuations, and global events.