▪︎Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has confirmed that the monies earmarked by President Bola Tinubu to energises the MSMEs and the manufacturing sectors of the economy , are now ready for disbursement. President Tinubu, in a nationwide broadcast on July 31, had promised to strengthen the manufacturing sector by…
Peter Obi, LP Presidential Candidate 2023, has described Nigeria’s contingent at the ongoing COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, totaled 1411, as a waste of public fund. Obi, on his social media handle, X, said : ” the vast majority of those in the Nigerian delegation to COP28 are either non relevant civil servants or…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and the Raw Materials Research and Development Council are being urged to reintroduce their quarterly programmes – Sectorial Investments forum, and Technology Economic Surveys. ” In the past, the stakeholders inputs and findings from these programmes were used to drawing the attention of both the existing and prospective investors to…
If you are a tech enthusiast, you know how important it is to have the latest and best gadgets and gear to enhance your lifestyle. Whether it is for entertainment, productivity, comfort, or convenience, there is always something new and exciting to try out. In this blog post, we will introduce you to some of…
Private Sector leaders in Nigeria, the like of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) said that the government’s ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) are to be blamed for the unfriendly business environment in the country. The Director-General of both the MAN and NECA, stated this during the third edition…
If You Live In Urban Areas The hot season in Nigeria is a time of high temperatures, dry air, and intense sunlight. It can be challenging to cope with the heat and stay healthy, especially if you live in urban areas where there is less ventilation and more pollution. However, there are some simple tips…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has elevated Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, as its new Acting Director of Corporate Communications. She takes over from Dr. Abdulmumini Isa. Mrs. Ali, a recognised member of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), served as Deputy Director in the same Department at the Bank before her latest appointment….
The Senior Advisor to the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Peter Joy Serwornoo, said that thirty countries in Africa will begin trading under the single market, next year. In an interview with the Ghanaian Times, Serwornoosaid that currently, seven countries have been trading under the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative, adding, “A lot…
South Africa – based Oppenheimer Partners Limited has bought a 37.5 percent shares in GZ Industries Ltd; – a leading can manufacturing company with factories in Nigeria and South Africa. The acquisition, it was learned, will enable Oppenheimer to transform and drive GZI’s expansion in sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, GZI boasts an annual production of 3…
▪︎Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of CBN at the CIBN event. By Franklin Ocheneyi Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has acknowledged that the foreign exchange restriction on 43 items it recently lifted is a trade policy which falls outside the apex bank’s mandates. “It is important to note that trade policy…
