Abuja: A post-doctoral researcher at the Food System Research Institute (FSR), Dr. Emmanuel Abah, emphasized the importance of accelerating the circulation of improved seeds and hybrids of staple foods as a crucial step towards enhancing food security across Nigeria. He highlighted this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. According […]
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Nigeria Seeks Equitable Distribution of ECOWAS Statutory Positions
Abuja: Nigeria on Tuesday called for the upholding of fairness and inclusivity in the distribution of the statutory positions within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the appeal while declaring open an Ad hoc Ministerial Meeting on the Rotation of Statutory Appointees of […]
NEXIM Bank’s Initiative Unlocks Full Potentials of MSME
Abuja: The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) has underscored the transformative role of the bank’s EXCEL programme in unlocking the full potentials of Nigeria’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Mr. Abubakar Bello, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NEXIM, made this known at the SME Export Finance Sensitisation Forum organised by NEXIM in Abuja. […]
BRIPAN and Deloitte Collaborate to Enhance Nigeria’s Insolvency Reforms
Lagos: The Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) and Deloitte have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing Nigeria’s position within Africa’s dynamic insolvency sector. This partnership seeks to drive significant reforms and advocate for the establishment of specialised insolvency courts. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Chimezie Ihekweazu, President of […]
Investors Gain N459bn as Bullish Sentiment Persists in Nigerian Equities Market
Lagos: The Nigerian equities market has sustained its bullish streak on Wednesday, with investors gaining N459 billion. Specifically, the market capitalisation, which opened at N92.031 trillion, gained N459 billion or 0.50 per cent to close at N92.490 trillion. The All-Share index also increased by 0.50 per cent or 723.83 points, to close at 144,995.26, against […]