Minister Archives — Page 105 of 169

October 31, 2017 No Responses

SEC inaugurates capital market development fund

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday inaugurated the Nigerian Capital Market Development Fund (NCMDF) in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Director General of SEC, Mr Mounir Gwarzo, who is also the Chairman of NCMDF board, explained that the board would...

October 31, 2017 No Responses

FG to unveil six locomotives, 100 wagons, partner Israeli firm on maritime security

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com – The Federal Government is to deploy six locomotives and 100 wagons before the end of December, 2017 as part measure to boost rail transportation nationwide. Speaking at the 2017 World Maritime Day, organise...

October 31, 2017 No Responses

LCCI seeks auto policy review, decries over 400 % increase in cost of vehicles

The automotive policy is biting harder on the economy and must be urgently reviewed, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) said on Monday in Lagos. According to the Director-General of LCCI, Mr Muda Yusuf, the review was necessary...

October 30, 2017 No Responses

Emefiele at London Stock Exchange, explains highest ROI in Nigeria

The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has urged investors to come over to Nigeria, declaring that the nation’s Return on Investment (ROI) in all sectors of the economy are among the best in the world. Addressing...

October 30, 2017 No Responses

Osinbajo: It’s in Nigeria’s interest to promote transparency in extractive sector

Nigeria will continue to embrace transparency in the extractive sector because it is in the country’s overriding national interest to do so, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said. Prof. Osinbajo stated this during a bilateral meeting with the Chairman of...

October 30, 2017 No Responses

Oando: Shareholders seek accelerated forensic audit

The proposed forensic audit of Oando Plc should commence without any further delay, shareholders of the company declared on Sunday in Lagos. According to the shareholders, the investigation should be detailed and “without any fear or favour”. Under t...

October 29, 2017 No Responses

Between Gwarzo, SEC and constructive criticisms

By James Ume Constructive criticisms are sometimes necessary for the smooth running of organisations. They help to keep the executives on their toes and call their attention to mistakes as they occur. Criticisms can also become pernicious and debilitating when...

October 28, 2017 No Responses

FRSC revamps academy, explains partnership with World Bank, Netherland

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) through the Federal Government is investing on the development of infrastructure in the FRSC academy in Udi, Enugu State. According to the FRSC Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, the academy had provided training for most...

October 28, 2017 No Responses

NSE Photo News

L – R shows Diane Cote, Chief Risk Officer, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG); Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive Officer, London Stock Exchange (LSE) Plc; Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Patience Oniha, ...

October 28, 2017 No Responses

FG reiterates support for private sector, seeks industrial competitiveness

In accordance with the targets of its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), the Federal Government is open to stronger partnerships and collaborations with the private sector to build infrastructure and make the necessary progress in the economy, Vice Pres...

October 28, 2017 No Responses

MWUN at NIMASA,seeks sustained industrial peace

The President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju has commended the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) led by Dr. Dakuku Peterside for creating the platform for sustained labour ...

October 27, 2017 No Responses

NPA to partner women in ANLCA on seaport operations

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman has said that as a strong believer in partnership and collaboration, she will tap into the knowledge and experience of Women in ANLCA (Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents) which...

October 27, 2017 No Responses

Opportunities, challenges confronting future of work, by ILO Global Commission

The Global Commission on the Future of Work wrapped up its first meeting on Sunday 22 October following an in-depth discussion of the main forces shaping the world of work, and the opportunities to be leveraged and challenges to be addressed for...

October 27, 2017 No Responses

NIMASA to enforce strict observance to safety regulations at sea

The Director General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has restated the Agency’s commitment towards the enforcement of strict safety regulations at sea, in order to ensure the protection of Marine Environ...