Economy

The Mathematics of Fuel Subsidy: Dr. Obadina Urges President Tinubu to Reconsider Naira Policy

Dr. Obadina is a chartered accountant and credit consultant of over 47 years.

A chartered accountant and financial expert, Dr. Olutayo Obadina, has attributed the cause of the current economic hardship being faced by Nigerians to government’s floating of the Naira. At a press conference in Lagos, Dr. Obadina addressed the controversy surrounding Nigeria’s fuel subsidy removal, offering a candid analysis of the economic challenges the country is facing. …

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Smartyvest Launches Real Estate Multipurpose Community

Real estate enthusiasts and investors on Friday, gathered in Lagos to discuss how to collectively invest in professionally vested opportunities in the industry. The gathering which featured top industry players, also talked about real estate investment solutions, which are designed to empower individuals in the middle and lower strata of the Nigerian economy, in order …

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CSO trains vulnerable women, PWDs in Mushin LGA on ways of sourcing for funds for SMEs

A civil society organization, Advocacy for Anti-Bribery Corruption and Crime Prevention Initiative on Tuesday organized a workshop on Ways of Sourcing for funds for SMEs and Finance Management for vulnerable women and PWD in Mushin Local Government. Convener of the workshop and Team Lead, AABC&CPI, Imam Sani Okusanya disclosed that research has revealed that access …

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Gamble Alert sensitizes school children on dangers of underage gambling

A non-governmental organization, Gamble Alert has expressed worry over the increasing spate of underage gambling in Nigeria. To this end, Gamble Alert has partnered the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB) and BetWinner, to sensitize school children on the dangers of underage gambling. This is as the organization has also said that it would sensitize parents …

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Nigeria loses $10bn to illicit financial flows ― ICPC

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says Nigeria accounts for 20 per cent or 10 billion dollars (N3.8 trillion) of the estimated 50 billion dollars that Africa loses to Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs). Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, said this during a virtual meeting to review a …

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NAFDAC DG URGES MSMES TO LEVERAGE ON AFCFTA TO EXPAND MARKET FRONTIERS

BY-DEJI OGUNSOLA Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, says Nigeria’s participation in the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement will usher in huge economic benefits, including a $2.5 trillion dollar Gross Domestic Product. Adeyeye stated this to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the country, in a …

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BUHARI DIRECTS FIRS TO ENSURE TAX PAYMENT BY FOREIGN, LOCAL FIRMS.

BY-DEJI OGUNSOLA President Muhammadu Buhari today in Abuja directed the federal inland revenue services and related government agencies to plug all revenue leakages by ensuring strict compliance of tax payments by foreign companies operating in Nigeria. Buhari spoke virtually at the first national tax dialogue held at the conference hall of the state house, through …

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CBN Lists Business Activities Eligible For N75bn Youth Investment Fund

THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed main business activities and sectors in the Nigerian economy that are eligible to access its N75 billion Youth Investment Fund. They are: technology/innovation; agriculture and related value chain; green economy and renewable energy sector; manufacturing, hospitality/tourism; construction and logistics and supply chain. Others are healthcare value chain, …

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SON certifies 21 manufacturers in FCT

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) ) has certified 13 manufacturers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for maintaining consistency in the quality of their products. SON FCT Coordinator, Mr Gambo Dimka, said this at the organisation’s “Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificate presentation on Wednesday in Abuja. Dimka congratulated the manufacturers for embracing standards …

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CBN Approves N200bn, Housing Loan, Targets 900,000 Low- Income Earners, Children

By Tolulope Kadiri The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has okayed N200 billion as mortgage finance loan to Family Homes Fund (FHF) targeted at low-income earners.  A statement on the apex bank’s website, Tuesday, indicated that the money will be used to build 300,000 homes in all states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and …

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