Tag: Business

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 800 patrol vehicles and 100 ambulances across Nigeria to address possible traffic congestions during the ember months.  FRSC’s acting Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu, said this on Wednesday in Kaduna State while fl...

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Wednesday gained N14 billion as market capitalisation closed at N26.531 trillion from N26.517 trillion recorded on Tuesday.  Also, the All Share Index (ASI) increased marginally by 10.25 basis points or 0.02 per cent gain to...

Germany and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have entered into a new Energy Security and Industry Accelerator (ESIA) Agreement that will accelerate projects of joint interest between the two countries in energy security, decarbonisation and climate action. ...

The Management of  Nigerian Ports  Authority (NPA) has appealed to the contractors responsible for the ongoing repairs on the two major arteries into the ports in Lagos, the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway and the Leventis Bridge on the Apapa-Wharf Road, to hasten.....

The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) on Tuesday called on the Standards Organisations of Nigeria (SON) to checkmate the importation of substandard auto spare parts into the country. The Lagos Chapter Chairman of NIMechE, Mr Abdulganiyu Ti...

Lagos State Government through the state Employment Trust Fund has supported 3,673 businesses with the sum of N1.56 billion as grants.  Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State made this known at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)/Lagos Economic....

The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to distribute 12,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains to vulnerable Nigerians.  The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Mustapha Habib announced this during a visit to Governo...

South Korean shipbuilding major, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has entered into a tentative deal with compatriot conglomerate, Hanwha Group on the acquisition of a 49.3 percent stake and management rights in return for $1.4 billion. ...

The Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed for second reading, a bill to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act.  Leading debate on the general principles of the bill, its sponsor, Sen. Sadiq Umar (APC-Kwara), said the bill was...

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com   — For the 2021 financial year, Ardova Plc attained a gross revenue of N192.47 billion, representing a 5.95  per cent increase from the 2020 revenue of N181.66 billion, whilst the group revenue closed a...

As part of Union Bank’s commitment to driving financial inclusion in Nigeria, the Bank has partnered with WACOT Rice Limited – a rice processing company, to financially include 6,000 local farmers including youth and women in Kebbi State.  The Keb...

With the unanimous support received from its shareholders, Sterling Bank, soon to be known as Sterling Financial Holdings Company, is firmly positioned to expand its financial services footprint from traditional banking and deliver more value to its shareholde...

In what has been termed a major move to bridge the gap in helping small businesses access much-needed funding and capacity development initiatives, Fidelity Bank Plc has announced a strategic partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency...