…the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit. Meanwhile, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday said Delta State has the capacity to emerge as Nigeria’s next major industrial hub alongside Lagos, while endorsing the state’s over $100 million investment fund as a bold…

…was the residence of the late Hosea Garba, alongside several shops belonging to local traders. For many affected families, those businesses represented their only means of livelihood. Now they face the daunting task of rebuilding their lives from nothing. 'If only...' As survivors recounted the horror, one issue repeat…

…closely in areas of mutual benefit,” he said. He said both states could collaborate in trade, industrialisation, infrastructure development and investment promotion. Soludo disclosed that Anambra was developing a new commercial and industrial city powered by an aerotropolis, adding that both states could learn from eac…

…morning in Asia trading. Brent crude oil was down by 4.5% at $83.98 (£62.26), while US-traded oil was 4.6% lower at $80.74 (£59.85). Energy prices have fluctuated since the conflict started on 28 February as traders reacted to disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Around 20% of the world’s crude oil and…

…take all necessary steps to support her rehabilitation.Also speaking, President of the Traders Welfare Union of Nigeria, Lucky Orukpe, said he reported the alleged abuse to the police after the matter was brought to his attention. According to Orukpe, he took the child and her mother to the police station before contac…

…Among the newly established rules is a N50,000 penalty targeting individuals who trade, hawk, or preach to passengers inside commercial buses. The bill currently awaits the assent of President Tinubu.While preaching in his church, the cleric said the Federal government should be ready to convert Stadiums into prisons b…

…the critical waterway must remain open and free of tolls for global oil shipments and trade, while ensuring Tehran cannot acquire nuclear weapons. Addressing whether a lasting agreement could actually be secured given past diplomatic breakdowns among internal factions within the Iranian regime, Trump remained cautious…

…the rank of Permanent Secretary and serving in strategic ministries, including Finance, Trade and National Planning. Widely acknowledged as one of Nigeria’s finest technocrats and accomplished economists, he played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s economic policies and strengthening engagement with international…

…engagements with the management on enhancing security standards, facilitating legitimate trade and protecting Nigeria’s supply chains from criminal activities. The NDLEA was among the first security agencies deployed to Lekki Port following the commencement of commercial operations and has continued to play a key role…

…Metro in separate telephone interviews on Sunday, expressed shock over the incident. A trader, Mallam Lawal, who said he uses the route daily, said, “We heard the sound and later saw police at the scene. It is sad because vandalism is destroying our electricity.” Another resident, Haruna Illa, a farmer from a nearby vi…

…Nigeria’s economic relationship with China has existed for decades, citing agreements on trade, infrastructure, technology and investment. He added that the Tinubu administration’s decision to elevate relations with China to a strategic partnership had attracted increased investment commitments. The presidential aide a…

The Nigerian Exchange closed the trading week in the red, with the All-Share Index dropping 0.84% to 245,283.68 pointsMarket breadth turned negative as 56 stocks recorded losses against only 33 that posted gains during the weekTrading activity surged to over N404 billion worth of shares changing hands, well above the p…

…Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has urged Nigerians not to look down on petty traders, saying there is dignity in honest work regardless of the scale of the business. As reported by Vanguard on Sunday, speaking at a one-day training and financial empowerment workshop for widows and wives of service personnel at…

…Olagunju, and NACCIMA’s Digital Economy Coordinator and Chairman of the Digital Economy Trade Group, Segun Olugbile. The statement said the facility would provide qualified Nigerian companies with access to patient, long-term expansion capital at single-digit interest rates. It added that funding would prioritise manuf…

…alongside NACCIMA’s Digital Economy Coordinator and Chairman of the Digital Economy Trade Group, Dr Segun Olugbile. Established through a strategic partnership with Frankfurt-based commercial banking group ODDO BHF SE, the facility is designed to provide qualified Nigerian enterprises with patient, long-term expansion…

…Zambia show signs of resilienceA recent Reuters survey of foreign exchange traders projected that several African currencies, including Nigeria’s naira, Ghana’s cedi and Uganda’s shilling, could face renewed pressure in the coming weeks.However, Kenya’s shilling is expected to remain relatively stable, supported by str…

…will be "hitting them very hard," while Iran vowed to "punish" the U.S. as both nations traded heavy strikes. "Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise caution and heightened vigilance and should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions," the State…

…goods between Kano and neighbouring states, making its condition vital to regional trade and logistics. “The maintenance project, which commenced on July 23, is expected to be completed within the next two weeks,” he said. According to Umar, the project involves pothole patching, desilting drains, clearing refuse and o…

…are dying in places where they should be safest as the U.S. and Iran continue to trade strikes. Fofana mentioned the case of a two-year-old child reportedly killed alongside the parents in Qeshm Island, urging all parties to comply with obligations under international humanitarian law. “The region and the world cannot…

…Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), saying the twin reforms are critical to removing trade barriers and accelerating regional economic integration in West Africa. The resolutions were adopted at the close of the […] The post ECOWAS parliament backs customs harmonisation, affordable finance for MSMEs appeared first on…

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…the party’s success in the state. Danmaliki called on youths, women, farmers, artisans, traders, professionals, traditional rulers and religious leaders to support the PRP, urging politicians to embrace issue-based campaigns instead of divisive politics. He expressed optimism that, with honest leadership, prudent manag…

Portable walked out of his celebrity boxing rematch against Charles Okocha after just one round at a Balmoral Group event on FridayHis management, Zeh Nation/Dr Zeh, issued a formal apology on Saturday, August 1, to organisers, fans and everyone who attendedThe statement promised fans that Portable would "come back str…

…improving prosperity difficult to reconcile with daily realities. He argued that market traders had seen their businesses weakened by inflation, civil servants’ salaries no longer lasted through the month, manufacturers were struggling with high energy costs, while unemployed graduates faced uncertain futures. Atiku al…

…if it is to fully harness the opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area. The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, Patience Okala, said this on Thursday at the Streamsowers & Köhn 20th Anniversary Business Forum, where she stressed that value…