Business News Archives — Page 29 of 48

June 5, 2020 No Responses

NNPC To Deepen Business Portfolios In Power, Medical

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is firming up business portfolios in the power, medical, housing and other sectors that would strengthen the profitability of the state owned oil company. The corporation said in a statement on Thursday that the...

June 4, 2020 No Responses

FEC Okays N1.7b For Consultancy On 2nd Runway At Abuja Airport

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N1.7 billion for consultancy services on the construction of second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, briefed State House correspondents on ...

June 4, 2020 No Responses

Hyundai Projects More Sales Though Digital Platforms

Hyundai Motor has projected more sales in India through digital platforms in the coming months. Keeping this in mind, the country’s second largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, on Wednesday launched an updated version of its vehicle research and selling pl...

June 2, 2020 No Responses

Tomato Price To Drop As Farmers Approach Surplus Period

South-West Tomato Growers Association of Nigeria on Monday assured the nation that high cost of the commodity would soon be over as the farmers are approaching the glut period. The group’s president, Mr Bamidele Ajani said this in an interview...

May 31, 2020 No Responses

LCCI Seeks Regional Collaboration On Agriculture

Collaboration by South-West states, with a renewed focus at unveiling viable and sustainable investment opportunities in the agribusiness value chain, is critical to national economic diversification and self-reliance, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industr...

May 31, 2020 No Responses

Stockbrokers Implore Nigerians On FG’s N150b Sukuk

The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has urged Nigerians to support the Federal Government’s growth initiatives by subscribing to its N150 billion Sukuk. The N150 billion Sukuk, a profitable financial instrument presently on sale to the investing pu...

May 30, 2020 No Responses

AfDB: Why The US Is Targeting Akinwumi Adesina

The US and the African Development Bank have fallen out over allegations of corruption against the bank’s Nigerian head, writes former BBC Africa Business editor, Larry Madowo. Akinwumi Adesina is a sharp dresser known for his expensive tailored suits, i...

May 29, 2020 No Responses

10,000 Farmers To Benefit From World Bank Projects In Lagos

Not less than 10,000 farmers are to benefit from the World Bank-assisted Agro-processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (APPEALS) in Lagos State. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Gbolahan Lawal stated this during...

May 27, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Further Extends Deadline For Filing Annual Tax Returns To June 30

The Lagos State Government, through its Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), has further extended the deadline for filing of Annual Tax Returns to June 30, 2020. The Executive Chairman of LIRS, Mr Ayodele Subair, said in a statement on Tuesday that...

May 26, 2020 No Responses

At UBA Africa Day Conversations, Global Leaders Seek Path To Economic Recovery

Global leaders at the second edition of United Bank for Africa (UBA) African Day Conversations, have emphasised the need for meaningful collaborations between governments and the private sector as a panacea for the quick recovery of the economy of the...

May 25, 2020 No Responses

Elumelu Moderates As Presidents of Senegal, Liberia, Others Convene At UBA Africa Day Conversations 2020

The President of Senegal, Macky Sall, President of Liberia, George Weah and United States Senator Chris Coons will form part of a high-level leadership panel to be moderated by the Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Founder of the...

May 24, 2020 No Responses

Chinese Envoy To Nigeria: Develop Creative Industry For Stronger Economy

A Chinese envoy to Nigeria, Mr Li Xuda, advised the Federal Government on Saturday to focus more on developing the creative industry to fortify Nigeria’s economy. Xuda, who is the Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of...

May 23, 2020 No Responses

Daewoo Delivers 2nd 24,000 TEU To HMM

South Korean shipbuilding major Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has delivered HMM Copenhagen, its second 24,000 TEU containership from a batch of twelve units, to the compatriot shipping company HMM. The newbuilding joins its sister ship HM...

May 22, 2020 No Responses

Telecom Association Lauds Ekiti, Imo For Implementing ROW Price

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), on Thursday commended Governors and Houses of Assemby of Imo and Ekiti states for the implementation of the approved Right-of-Way (ROW) price. Ajibola Olude, Secretary of the Association, gave...