Economy Archives — Page 2 of 182

April 17, 2024 No Responses

FG Begins Disbursement Of N200b

The Federal Government has commenced disbursement of the N200 billion Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme to verified applicants. The Bank of Industry had said it would be disbursing three categories of funding to support manufacturers and businesses across the country. Giving...

April 17, 2024 No Responses

Kidnappers Of FRSC Personnel Demand Ransom

The Ebonyi State Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Tuesday, confirmed the abduction of two of its personnel by gunmen along the Abakaliki-Enugu federal highway. Briefing Journalists, the Sector Commander of the FRSC in Ebonyi State, Henry Igwe,...

April 16, 2024 No Responses

Maritime: Singapore Retains Position As World’s Top City

Singapore has retained its position as the leading maritime city in the world, followed by Rotterdam and London, according to the 2024 Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) report. The city-state, with its large owned and managed vessel fleets, strategic geographic ad...

April 16, 2024 No Responses

NDDC Completes Electricity Sub-Station In Edo State

The electricity injection substation built by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in Amufi-Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area in Benin City, Edo State, has been completed and is set for inauguration and hand over to the Benin Electric Distribution Com...

April 16, 2024 No Responses

Ecobank Partners Nigeria Chess Federation, To Host 2024 Competition

Ecobank Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of the Ecobank Group, has entered a strategic partnership with Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF) to host the 2024 National Schools’ Team Chess Competition. The competition is scheduled to hold between 24th – 28th May 2024...

April 16, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 33.20%

Nigeria’s inflation rate jumped to 33.20% in March 2024 compared to February 2024 headline inflation rate which was 31.70%. This was according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Monday. “Looking at ...

April 16, 2024 No Responses

Maduka: The Road To Success Is Rarely Linear

My name is Dr. Cosmas Maduka, and the world of business is where I found my calling. But my journey wasn’t a smooth ride from the start. In fact, it began with calloused hands and the determination of a young...

April 15, 2024 No Responses

Iceland Lauds Nigeria’s Ongoing Economic Reforms

Iceland Honorary Consul to Nigeria has applauded the ongoing economic reforms being carried out by the administration of President Bola Tinubu.Iceland Honorary Consul to Nigeria, Jacky Hathiramani who stated his home government’s position at a press briefing...

April 15, 2024 No Responses

NIPCO Completes Four CNG Stations In Lagos

NIPCO Plc has completed four Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Lagos. The Managing Director of NIPCO Gas Ltd., Mr Nagendra Verma, who disclosed this on Sunday explained that the stations are set for inauguration in May. Verma, who highlighted...

April 15, 2024 No Responses

NDDC To Fast-Track Work On Army Jetty In Delta State

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is to fast-track the construction of the Army Jetty and other projects being executed for the Nigerian Army at the 3 Battalion, Nigerian Army Barracks in Effurun, Delta State. Speaking while inspecting the project....

April 14, 2024 No Responses

NDDC Connects Sub-Station In Ondo To National Grid

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has completed and connected the 132/33kv electricity sub-station it built at Ode-Erinje in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State to the national grid.Speaking during an inspection of the project, NDDC’s E...

April 13, 2024 No Responses

Seven Drown In Lagos

Not less than seven persons have lost their lives to accidental drowning in different parts of Lagos State this week. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the incidents were recorded at hotel swimming pools, a beach,...

April 12, 2024 No Responses

Dana Air Sponsors Cabin Crew Contest In Port Harcourt

Dana Air, Nigeria’s foremost airline renowned for its commitment to Excellence, Innovation and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has announced its sponsorship of the Cabin Crew Contest in Wiiyaakara, Rivers State in partnership with the Crew Training...

April 12, 2024 No Responses

Innoson Reiterates Commitment To Producing Top-Quality Vehicles

Nigeria’s first indigenous auto plant, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd (IVM), Nnewi, has re-stated its commitment to the vision of continuous investment in the production of top-quality vehicles as needed in the Nigerian market and other African co...