Minister – Page 118 – City Business News

November 3, 2017 No Responses

Hassan Bello at Stock Exchange as more investors indicate interest in Nigeria’s economy

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com – The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Hassan Bello was a special guest at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday. Bello was received by the Chief Executive...

November 3, 2017 No Responses

NLNG awards $100,000 to three winners of 2017 Science Prize

The Advisory Board of the Nigeria Prize for Science and Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) on Thursday announced three research works as joint winners for the 2017 edition of the prize after two years intensive search for innovations in the fight...

November 3, 2017 No Responses

Buhari to present 2018 budget on Tuesday

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly, informing them of his readiness to present the 2018 appropriation budget on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. In a letter addressed to the Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House...

November 3, 2017 No Responses

At 2017 Arise Women Confab, Osinbajo, Obaseki, Iluyomade, others implore women on humanitarian service

Nigerian women have been called upon to imbibe good Christian virtues and devote their lives to the service of humanity. This call was made by some women of virtue in both the religious and political space during the 2017...

November 2, 2017 No Responses

SIFAX group boss implores FG on Tin Can Port-Coconut access road

Group Executive Vice Chairman, SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, has urged the government to quickly intervene in fixing the Tin-Can/Coconut port access road to avoid the impending shut down of operations at the Tin Can Island Port. According to the company,....

November 1, 2017 No Responses

NSE Photo News

L – R shows Pai Gamde, Ag. Head, Corporate Services Division, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Oscar N. Onyema OON, Chief Executive Officer, NSE; Tsitsi Masiyiwa, Board Chairman, African Philanthropy Forum and Olumide Orojimi, Head, Corporate Communication...

November 1, 2017 No Responses

NPA Photo News

Chairman, Nigerian Ports Authority Board of Directors, Mr. Emmanuel Adesoye (left), the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman (Middle) and Capt. Olugbenga Abidoye during the 2017 World Maritime Day celebration yesterday i...

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 ...

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...