economy

BAT appoints Karim as advisory board chairman

British American Tobacco Nigeria (BAT Nigeria) has appointed Kola Karim as Chairman of its Advisory Board, effective November 1. Managing Director, BAT West and Central Africa, Mr Yarub Al Bahrani,…

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Experts hail CBN over planned recapitalisation of banks

Financial experts have commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its plan to further recapitalise Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in the country. The CBN Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, had…

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Food vendors lament over cost of foodstuffs, commodities

Some food sellers in Enugu have lamented the high cost of foodstuffs and other commodities in the state, saying it is making their food business difficult on a daily basis.…

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Psychologist urges Nigerians to live within means

As the economic hardship takes a toll on Nigerians, Clinical Psychologist, Adedotun Ajiboye has advised people to live within their means. He also advised Nigerians to be their brothers’ keepers…

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N’East Govs resolve to boost small scale irrigation farming

The North East Governors Forum has pledged to boost small scale irrigation farming to mitigate negative impact of climate change in the region. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, the…

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Maida urges Nokia to invest in Nigeria’s ICT R&D

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and Development…

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NCC underscores role of ICT in fighting financial crimes

……Maida gets inducted into Hall of Fame Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said effective application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is critical in combating financial crimes by enabling real-time…

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Train-7 project hits 52%, employs 8,300 persons

…NCDMB, NLNG Sign E-Market Place Agreement The ongoing construction of the $5bn Train-7 project being undertaken by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) at Finima, Bonny Island, Rivers State has…

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Minister hails Lagos-Ibadan maiden freight train service

Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali, says Thursday’s maiden trip of the Lagos-Ibadan freight train service marks a significant milestone in the country’s railway projects. He said in a statement…

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Why Tinubu is big on Policy Coordination

By Temitope Ajayi One thing that has become a refrain in Nigeria for decades is that our country has never been in short supply of beautiful policies. What seems to…

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