economy

FG urges mine explosives firms to tighten logistics, curb leakages

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr.Oladele Alake has called on manufacturers of mine explosives to combat alleged leakages from their factories by tightening the security and logistics of their operations.…

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SMEDAN secures N1bn to boost SMEs in Katsina 

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), has secured a N1 billion funding agreement to support small businesses in Katsina State. The Director-General of SMEDAN, Mr Charles…

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Stakeholders to tackle underage gaming at Africa expo

Stakeholders in the gaming industry in Africa are determined to tackle the issue of underage gaming in the sector. Mr Bashir Are, Chairman, Federation of State Gaming Regulation of Nigeria,…

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FG lauds Nasarawa Gov on lithium factory initiative

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has commended the Nasarawa State for its support, in the on going construction of a world class lithium factory in the…

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LCCI tasks FG on fiscal measures, tax policies to tame inflation

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged government to adopt prudent fiscal policy measures and investment friendly tax policies that work in tandem with the efforts of…

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FG inaugurates FCSC steering committee on NG-CARES

The Federal Government has inaugurated a Federal Cares Steering Committee (FCSC) on the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen.…

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Ex-CBN director advocates borrowed funds to develop infrastructure

A former Director, Research Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Titus Okunrounmu,has emphasized the need for  the Federal Government to borrow more funds to develop the country ‘s infrastructure.…

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Experts laud FG’s over 40% Discos shareholding’s transfer to finance ministry

Some power experts have lauded the Federal Government over the transfer of its 40 per cent shareholding in electricity distribution companies. The experts gave the commendations following the decision, in…

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Customs seeks stakeholders’ cooperation to meet revenue target

The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has urged all stakeholders in Badagry division of Lagos State  to support the command in achieving its 2024 revenue target.…

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Photos: Solid Minerals Minister meets Saudi counterpart at FMF

Mining Sector Development: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake led the Nigerian delegation to a bilateral meeting with the Saudi Arabia Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar…

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