FG unveils 10-point agenda for economic growth

FG unveils 10-point agenda for economic growth

The federal government has outlined a 10-point fiscal roadmap to reset the economy to a path of growth. The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun revealed the outline when she represented Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, at the annual dinner of...
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Yahya Jammeh must step down, says UN

Yahya Jammeh must step down, says UN

(BBC) Gambia President, Yahya Jammeh must hand over power after defeat in elections, the United Nation (UN) Security Council has said. President Jammeh initially conceded to Adama Barrow in last week’s vote but has since refused to accept the end...
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VW tops spending on advert with $6.6billion

VW tops spending on advert with $6.6billion

(Auto News) Volkswagen Group has emerged top in the first 100 advertisement spenders worldwide. Fifteen automakers and tire maker Bridgestone Corporation constituted the automotive category on the World’s Largest Advertisers list. Seven of those automakers m...
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NPA Photo News

NPA Photo News

L-R: World Bank Customs and Trade Specialist, Robert Struthers; Managing Director Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman and Mikiko Imai Ollison, the Trade Logistics Specialist, West and Central Africa, during a technical visit to the Managing Director by...
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LCCI Photo News

LCCI Photo News

L-R: Chairman, JKN Limited, Chief Dr. John Odeyemi; President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief Dr. Mrs. Nike Akande and His  Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi during the presentation of Grand Star Award of Oodua to Akande...
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AfDB appoints MCB investment as fund manager for fixed income ETF in Africa

AfDB appoints MCB investment as fund manager for fixed income ETF in Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has appointed MCB Investment Management (MCBIM), a subsidiary of MCB Capital Markets, as Fund Manager for its first multi-jurisdictional Fixed Income Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in Africa.      The Board of Directors of t...
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Gambia leader Yahya Jammeh rejects election result

Gambia leader Yahya Jammeh rejects election result

(BBC) Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh has rejected the result of the presidential election held earlier this month, a week after admitting defeat. Speaking on state TV, Mr Jammeh cited “abnormalities” in the vote and called for fresh elections. Mr Jamm...
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‘Suspend policy on  vehicle importation ban through land borders’

‘Suspend policy on vehicle importation ban through land borders’

The House of Representatives has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to direct Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to suspend recent policy banning the importation of vehicles through the nation’s land borders. In its resolution on Thursday, the lawmakers explained...
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FG Information App For Launch December  15

FG Information App For Launch December 15

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has announced that the Federal Government Information App (FGIAPP) will be launched in Abuja on 15 Dec. 2016, as part of efforts to enhance the dissemination of government activities. The Ministe...
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Uber, LSETF partner on access to vehicle finance for Lagos Entrepreneurs

Uber, LSETF partner on access to vehicle finance for Lagos Entrepreneurs

Uber  is changing the way Lagos driver-partners access finance and grow their small businesses. The global ride-sharing platform has partnered with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) who will provide access to finance for budding transport entrepre...
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Senate advocates overhaul of NYSC

Senate advocates overhaul of NYSC

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to overhaul the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the interest of corps members and all stakeholders. The resolution on Thursday followed a review of the death of three corps members – Miss...
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NSE Photo News

NSE Photo News

L – R shows Haruna Jalo-Waziri, Executive Director, Capital Markets Division, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Sam Oyemelukwe, Head of Anglophone Africa, Trace TV, Kenny Saint Brown, Recording Artist; Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief Executive Officer, NSE; Au...
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Citigroup, others to issue Nigeria’s $1b Eurobond in 2017

Citigroup, others to issue Nigeria’s $1b Eurobond in 2017

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the appointment of transaction parties for the one billion dollars Eurobond to be issued in January, 2017. Speaking after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, the Minister of Finance Mrs Kem...
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Dare Art Alade to host unveiling of GAC new GS4 Brand in Lagos

Dare Art Alade to host unveiling of GAC new GS4 Brand in Lagos

Come Monday,  December 12,  2016, China’s leading automaker, GAC motors will be unveiling its GS4 brand at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island Lagos. A delegation from China led by the General Manager of GAC Motors will be making...
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