Economy Archives — Page 132 of 259

July 14, 2023 No Responses

Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency On Food Security

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, in Abuja, declared a state of emergency on food security. According to the President, all matters pertaining to food and water availability and affordability, as essential livelihood items, be included within the purview of...

July 14, 2023 No Responses

Australia Appoints First Woman To Lead Central Bank

Australia’s central bank says it will be led by a woman for the first time since it was founded in 1960. Michele Bullock will succeed Philip Lowe, who is coming to the end of a seven-year term as governor of...

July 14, 2023 No Responses

Seplat CEO: Nigeria’s Upstream Sector Needs Success Stories To Attract More Investments

There is a severe need for funding in the upstream and midstream segment of the energy sector in Nigeria, and relevant success stories from the country will facilitate these investments, the Chief Executive Officer, Seplat Energy Plc, Mr. Roger Brown,...

July 14, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Showcases Investment Opportunities In Edo

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, at the BusinessDay CEO Forum, showcased investment opportunities in Edo as well as the impacts of the public-private partnerships that have translated to the remarkable transformation of various sectors ...

July 14, 2023 No Responses

UNITED CAPITAL LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL INCLUSION FOR WOMEN

United Capital Asset Management Ltd., a subsidiary of United Capital Plc, has launched the #ThisGirlInvests campaign to promote financial independence and security for women across Nigeria. A statement explained that the campaign seeks to enc...

July 13, 2023 No Responses

Air Peace Begins Lome July 28, Announces Special Antigua Flights

Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, is expanding its regional connectivity with the launch of Lome(Togo) route on July 28, 2023, a news release issued by the airline on Thursday, July 13, 2023, has revealed. The airline has also announced s...

July 13, 2023 No Responses

NDDC Unveils Project HOPE for Niger Delta Youths

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has flagged off a youth development and empowerment scheme designed to create a comprehensive resources database of the youth population of the Niger Delta region. Flagging off the project at the NDDC headquarters ...

July 13, 2023 No Responses

Benin Port: NLC Lauds Emergence Of Mota Engil Africa As Preferred Bidder

The Nigeria Labour Congress, Edo State Chapter, has applauded the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on the emergence of a preferred bidder for the development of the Benin Port.In a statement, Edo NLC chairman, Odion Olaye, while hailing Governor Obasek...

July 11, 2023 No Responses

DBN Empowers 1,000 MSMEs

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) in continuation of its capacity development training programmes for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria, has organised a one-day training for over 1,000 small businesses across six states in the North-Ea...

July 11, 2023 No Responses

FIRS Extends Due Date For Filing 2023 Companies Income Tax Returns

Companies that were unable to file Income Tax returns for the 2023 year of assessment (YOA) that fell due on the 30th of June 2023 have been given up to 31st August, 2023 to submit their returns to the Federal...

July 10, 2023 No Responses

SEC Urges FRSC Personnel To Shun Ponzi Schemes

Officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps have been urged to avoid Ponzi schemes and only invest in entities registered with the regulatory body.The Securities and Exchange Commission gave the advise during an investor enlightenment programme tagged “Investo...

July 10, 2023 No Responses

NAJA Holds Workshop On Subsidy Removal August 24

The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) has concluded plans to hold it’s annual Training /Capacity Building Workshop on August 24, 2023 in Lagos State. A statement issued on Monday explained that the yearly training programme which is aimed at eq...

July 10, 2023 No Responses

All Set For NGX Group 62nd AGM

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) is set to hold its 62nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, 14 July 2023, at 11:00 a.m. The AGM, which is in accordance to the provisions of Section 235 of the Companies and Allied Matters...

July 9, 2023 No Responses

CSCS: FMDQ Acquires 21.6% Equity With 1,080,641,902 Units Of Shares

FMDQ Holdings Plc is now a shareholder of Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) with a 21.6 per cent equity stake. CSCS Company Secretary/General Counsel, Charles I. Ojo, who confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday expl...