Private Sector Credit Surged 30% YoY to N75.85tn in September
Nigeria’s private sector credit expanded significantly in the first nine months of 2024, reaching trillion in September, a 30 per cent year-on-year increase from trillion in September 2023. A monthly…
Minimum wage hike to swell FG’s personnel, pension costs by N3.57trn in 2025
The Federal Government has projected a notable rise in personnel and pension costs for 2025, primarily driven by the implementation of the new minimum wage. According to an analysis…
NAICOM, NEM, NGX, Linkage, STI, NLNG, Leadway, NCDMB, Veritas, Stanbic IBTC Insurance, Others for Business Journal Annual Lecture 2024
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI A long list of blue-chip corporate organisations in the public sector and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) have pitched tent with the Business Journal Annual Lecture 2024…
Polaris Bank Champions Financial Literacy for Students in Commemoration of World Savings Day 2024
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Polaris Bank concluded its nationwide financial literacy initiative with an impactful session at the MD/CEO’s designated school, Government Day Secondary School, Pantami, Gombe State, marking the culmination…
Experts To Speak on Revenue-Infrastructure Challenges as NPO Reports Holds Second Annual National Dialogue
NPO Reports, one of Nigeria’s leading online publications, has announced date for the second edition of its Annual National Dialogue. A statement by the Chief Executive Officer, S-OK Advisory…
CUSTOMS, NAFDAC FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP, SIGN MOU AT 2024 CGC’S CONFERENCE
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, second from left, Comptoller General of Nigeria Customs, Mr Wale…
Recreating Nigeria to avert collapse
By Michael Owhoko, *Dr Michael Owhoko Root cause of Nigeria’s problem is, unarguably, inappropriate system of government. Bad governance, poor economy, insecurity and corruption are just offshoots. It…
Heirs Insurance Sector Head Calls for AI Innovation to Drive Insurance Growth
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L-R Niyi Onifade, Sector Head, Heirs Insurance Group and Bubacaarr Jarju, President West African Insurance Companies Association Niyi Onifade, Sector Head of Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s…
CBN warns public against fraudulent contractors
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has warned members of the public against fraudsters going about with claims of contract awards from…
Nigeria’s expanding e-commerce industry
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI According to a 2020 report by IFC and Google, Africa's digital economy could be worth $180 billion by 2025. CNN’s Connecting Africa looks at the initiatives and…
Promote Integrity Lifestyles, Cleric, Activists Task Religious Leaders
The Executive Director of the faith-based organization, Al-Habibiyah Islamic Society, Imam Fuad Adeyemi, has warned religious leaders and citizens over the disturbing absence of integrity in the society, insisting that…
Leadway Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Women
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Leading non-banking financial services group, Leadway Group has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women in different spheres of professional life. This position was espoused at the recent…
Nestlé Nigeria Unveils Prestigious Judging Panel for the 2024 Media Awards
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Nestlé Nigeria has unveiled the panel of judges for the 2024 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards,aneventthatrecognizesandcelebratesjournalisticexcellenceacross ,NestléNigeriaMediaAwardsrecognizesand rewardsmediaprofessionalswhoskillfullyhighlightcriticalissuesaround nutrition security, environmental sustainability and socio-economic development. The judges including…
STI Takes Insurance Education To Igbobi College
L-R: Simon Mensah, Senior Manager/Head, Strategy & Corporate Planning, Adeleye Abolade, Folusho Opeodu, Chima Nwachukwu, Author (When Life Happens) and Shalom Aboderin of the Strategy & Corporate Planning Department with…
Reforms in Nigeria not working, IMF report hints
...Food sector stakeholders score policies low The latest outlook report of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for sub-Sahara Africa has indicated that the broad-based economic reforms embarked…
Access Bank Named Only Nigerian Company on Forbes 2024 World’s Best Employers List
In reflection of its dedication to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises employee empowerment, inclusivity, and gender equity, leading full-service commercial bank, Access Bank PLC has been named as the…
Heirs Insurance Bags ISO Certification, Demonstrates Unmatched Commitment To Global Standards
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, has received the ISO 27001 certification from the Management System Certification Body (MSECB), a globally recognised provider of Information Security…
Access Bank Hosts 2024 French Business Forum, Affirms Boost to Nigeria-France Trade Relations
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L-R: Moses Umoru, Director General, Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Guillaume Niarfeix, President, Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings…
FG pegs power sector investment gap at $10bn
The Federal Government says it will collaborate with the private sector in raising a portion of the $10bn needed to ensure the provision of consistent and reliable electricity across the…
Seplat Energy Canvasses Improved Energy Access for Nigeria’s Development
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Seplat Energy Plc, foremost indigenous energy company, says Nigeria’s development will require significant improvements in access to energy. According to the Company, lower-cost, more reliable energy will drive job creation, prosperity…