Economy Archives — Page 31 of 231

July 11, 2024 No Responses

NGX Unveils Impact Board For Sustainable Instruments

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has unveiled its Impact Board, a dedicated platform for listing sustainability instruments, following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This initiative was announced during a Closing Gong Ceremony in Lagos on Wednesday, July 10th,...

July 11, 2024 No Responses

NADDC Chief Visits Nord, Proforce, Mikano Motors, Others

In continuation of the familiarization visit to the local auto assembly plants, the Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin visited NORD Motors, Proforce, Mikano Motors , CIG and Simba Gr...

July 10, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Elevates 5,042 Officers, Deploys Body Cameras

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has approved the promotion of a total of Five Thousand and Forty-Two (5,042) personnel in an exercise that saw two senior officers elevat...

July 10, 2024 No Responses

NADDC Boss Embarks On Familiarization Tour Of Local Assembly Plants

As part measures to support and promote local automotive production/assembling in Nigeria, the Director General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin has commenced a familiarization visit to local assembly pl...

July 10, 2024 No Responses

At Maritime Seminar For Judges, SGF, Oyetola, Others Harp On Critical Role Of Judiciary

As part of measures to boost activities in the maritime sector, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has canvassed a strong and independent judiciary, “where court decisions are transparent, fair, timely”.In his address...

July 10, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu Creates Ministry Of Livestock Development

President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development. Tinubu approved the creation of the ministry on Tuesday when he inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Livestock Reforms at the Council Chamber of the S...

July 9, 2024 No Responses

UBA’s GMD Emerges Chairman, CIBN Body Of Banks’ CEOs

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa, (UBA) Plc, Oliver Alawuba has been appointed as the Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Body of Banks’ CEOs.The CIBN announced this appointment on its w...

July 9, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Insists On Propper Documentation For Housing Transactions

In a bid to eradicate fraud in the transfer of Homeownership and protect the interest of allottees in case of loss of Homeownership documents, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Engr. Abdulhafis Toriola has advised members of the public that...

July 9, 2024 No Responses

Edo Extends Free Bus Service To November

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the extension of the free bus scheme implemented by the state government for another five months. With the extension, the scheme will run until November 11, 2024. The free transport scheme...

July 8, 2024 No Responses

Access Holdings Secures Approval For N351b Rights Issue

Access Holdings Plc has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the commencement of its N351 billion Rights Issue. A statement issued on Sunday explained that the approval marks a significant milestone in the Group’s previousl...

July 8, 2024 No Responses

LASTMA Impounds 9,370 Vehicles, Records 256 Casualties In Six Months

Between January and June 2024, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) impounded 9,370 vehicles for alleged traffic violations. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki revealed this at the weekend during a meeting with relevant sta...

July 8, 2024 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Couple, Recovers N2.1b Drug In Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raided the Lagos base of a high-profile cocaine syndicate where large consignments of the class A drug meant for export and local distribution were recovered. According to the NDLEA, the syndicate is...

July 7, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Clampdown On Illegal Motor Parks, Impounds 84 Vehicles

The Lagos State Taskforce has carried out an enforcement exercise at Adeniji-Adele and adjoining routes to rid the axis of traffic gridlock and criminal activities caused by illegal operators of bus parks and bus stops along the axis. The Chairman...

July 7, 2024 No Responses

Edun: ECOWAS Single Currency Will Boost W’African Economy

Nigeria is committed to the implementation of a single currency for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said. The minister said the single-currency ECO would foste...