Economy – Page 68 – City Business News

March 5, 2025 No Responses

AfCFTA: NPA Boss Harps Nigerian Ports Competitiveness

Determined to ensure that the Nigerian ports take advantage of the intra African trade that is expected to increase with the coming into operation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA),...

March 4, 2025 No Responses

Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi As Accountant General Of The Federation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process.His appointment takes effect from 7th March, 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will ret...

March 4, 2025 No Responses

“CNG Conversion Fosters Job Creation, Enhances Economic Growth”

The Presidential CNG Initiative Expansion Coordinator, South West I, Mrs. Ogonna Onyemelukwe, has reiterated that the Nigerian Government has been promoting the use of CNG as part of its efforts to reduce dependence on expensive petroleum products and harness ...

March 3, 2025 No Responses

Uzoka-Anite Canvasses More Women Participation In Capital Market

As the world marks International Women’s Day, Nigerian women have been encouraged to explore investment opportunities in the capital market as a pathway to wealth creation.The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, made this call during the of...

March 3, 2025 No Responses

MacFolly Hospitality To Build 100-Room Courtyard By Marriott In Lagos

After the huge success recorded with the iconic Lagos Marriott Hotel, MacFolly Hospitality Limited, the hospitality subsidiary of SIFAX Group, is set to add another hotel brand, Courtyard by Marriott, to its collections.The 100-room Courtyard by Marriott will ...

March 3, 2025 No Responses

NADDC Partners SON On Vehicle Conformity Assessment

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), on Monday, held a historic inauguration at the SON office in Abuja, launching the Joint Project Management Committee (PMC) and Project Implementatio...

March 3, 2025 No Responses

NLC Threatens Nationwide Protests Over Electricity Tariff

NLC Threatens Nationwide Protests Over Electricity Tariff The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected plans by the Federal Government to regularise electricity tariffs for customers for Bands A, B and C. In a communique released on Sunday after the National...

March 3, 2025 No Responses

SEC Nigeria To Boost Women’s Capital Market Literacy

As part of its its commitment to develop the capital market and increase participation among Nigerians, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded plans to train selected women in capital market literacy through its training arm, the Nigerian C...

March 2, 2025 No Responses

Ramadan: Reps Warns Against Price Hikes

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Interior, Abdullahi Aliyu has urged grocery traders to refrain from exploiting people by charging exorbitant prices for food items during the Holy month. Aliyu, who made the appeal in his Ramadan message to.....

March 2, 2025 No Responses

Osinbajo, Gbajabiamila Laud Design Week Lagos, Ecobank, Others

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, have commended the organizers of the ongoing Design and Innovation Exhibition at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) in Lagos, noting...

March 1, 2025 No Responses

United Capital Infrastructure Fund Disburses N1.98b Dividends

Photo Caption: L-R:Sunny Anene, Deputy Group CEO, United Capital Group;Peter Ashade, Group CEO, United Capital Group;Dr. Odiri Oginni, MD/CEO, United Capital Asset Management;Uchenna Mkparu, Chief Investment Officer/Infrastructure Fund Manager, United Capital ...

March 1, 2025 No Responses

NCS Lauds EFCC’s Battle Against Corruption

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on its relentless efforts in ensuring that economic and financial criminals are brought to justice and towards a more prosperous economic growth of the country....

March 1, 2025 No Responses

NGX Group Reports N13.6b Profit, Board Okays N4.4b Dividend For 2024

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2024, delivering profit before tax (PBT) of N13.6 billion, indicating 157.3% year-on year growth. According to the Group, the performance was driven by robus...

March 1, 2025 No Responses

NLNG Commits To Cutting Carbon Emission In Readiness For Net-Zero Future

As Africa seeks to harness its vast energy potential to drive economic growth and industrial evolution, NLNG has reiterated that it is focused on reducing carbon emissions to meet evolving market expectations. Delivering the keynote address during a panel sess...