Minister Archives — Page 43 of 169

November 3, 2023 No Responses

Maida: Robust FinTech Critical For Deepening Financial Inclusion In Nigeria

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry as a critical driver of financial inclusion of Nigerian citizens living in the underserved and...

November 2, 2023 No Responses

AfCFTA: Nigeria To Host West, Central African Ports

In recognition of the remarkable improvements demonstrated by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) toward advancing the frontiers of trade facilitation, the Port Management Association of West & Central Africa (PMAWCA) has conferred the hosti...

November 1, 2023 No Responses

NIMASA Hosts Regional Training On Biofouling Technology Transfer

As part of efforts to explore the newest technologies in Biofouling and in compliance to International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is hosting a 3-day Biofouling Management Training for coas...

November 1, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Shuts 34 Firms Over Tax Debts

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has closed down 34 corporate organizations for failing to remit Personal Income Taxes of their employees and for non-remittance of Consumption Taxes by operators in the hospitality sector to the Lagos State Gover...

October 31, 2023 No Responses

FEC Approves N2.1tri Supplementary Budget For 2023

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the supplementary budget of over N2 trillion for the year 2023, the second this year. The council granted the approval on Monday during its weekly meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. This...

October 30, 2023 No Responses

Wabote: Two Edo Refineries To Boost Nigeria’s 1.5m bpd Refining Capacity By 2025

The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Simbi Wabote, has said that the two refineries in Edo State, the Edo Refinery and Duport Midstream Refinery, which are currently refining pet...

October 29, 2023 No Responses

Bello, Onyema, Maida, Yusuf, Sheidu-Shabi For City Business News Summit

All is now set for the City Business News Summit scheduled to hold November 8, 2023 at Oriental Hotels, Lagos State.Expected at the Business Summit titled: “Repositioning Nigerian Economy: 2023 And Beyond” are financial experts, regulators, Indu...

October 29, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Commissioner Tasks Law Officers To Brace Up For Change

Lagos Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN) has charged Law Officers in the Office of the Administrator-General and Public Trustee (AGPT) to brace up for change and challenges towards achieving effective and efficient service del...

October 28, 2023 No Responses

West African Securities Regulators Honour Oscar Onyema

The West African Securities Regulators Association (WASRA) has recognised Group Chief Executive Officer of NGX Group, Oscar N. Onyema, OON, for his contribution and support in shaping the integration of capital markets in the region and for being the firs...

October 26, 2023 No Responses

NDDC Deploys 370 Collation Officers, Supervisors For Project HOPE

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has deployed 370 collation officers and supervisors from the 185 local government areas in the nine Niger Delta states for the registration of youths to benefit from its Holistic Opportunity Projects of Engagement ...

October 26, 2023 No Responses

NCDMB Boss Warns Against Tinkering With Petroleum Industry Act

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote has advised that making unending changes to the structures set up by Petroleum Industry Act 2021 could kill the confidence of investors and stal...

October 26, 2023 No Responses

Minister Lauds NPA, Commissions Mission To Seafarers Centre

In keeping with global maritime best practice requirements for Seafarers, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday commissioned the Mission to Seafarers Centre reconstructed by the Nigerian Ports Authority. Speaking at the even...

October 25, 2023 No Responses

NGX, Partners Boost Capital Market Operators Capacity On Single Stock Futures

Nigerian Exchange Limited has held a workshop to inform market stakeholders about NGX’s Single Stock Futures product launch and close the knowledge gap around the asset class as it aims to deepen the Nigerian capital market. Single stock futures (S...

October 25, 2023 No Responses

Shippers’ Council, Stakeholders Seal Agreement On Storage Charges

Seaport Terminal operators have increased cargo storage from three to five days. The resolutions form part of the resolutions reached after a stakeholder meeting held with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). Part of the resolutions re...