As part of efforts at further deepening the market, the Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) through its Quotation Committee, has approved N18.975 billion issues for four companies in the Mortgage, Chemical and Paints, Leasing and Emerging Markets Sectors.

A number of banks have risen to tackle the problem of inadequate funding in the local maritime sector. Maritime sector operators have always identified inadequate funding as one of the barriers to the development of the sector.

Rice farmers in the Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom have applauded the decision of the state government to resuscitate the moribund Ibom Rice Company.

A summit that will bring together diverse stakeholders in the agricultural industry is about to take place in the United States. The programme, which is the 2010 edition of AG CONNECT Expo, is scheduled to hold at the Orange County Convention Centre, Orlando, Florida in January next year.

The face of travel/tourism and  hospitality is constantly changing, travel has not only been a user of technology, it has also become a major driving force in advancing development. During the week, Seyi Jawando,oneof those who plan to bring technology and travel together under one roof in Nigeria, spoke with Vanguard Travels. Excerpts.

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Former President of the Gambia, Sir Dauda Jawara, has stressed the need for regional tourism development in Africa as panacea for peace and development.

Major countries of the world host sporting events not only to boost their images but to attract attention to their tourist attractions, so it is not surprising that many European countries struggle to host major sporting events.

Nigeria is gearing up to make an unprecedented appearance at this year’s World Travel Market in London with a bigger pavilion and diverse products which would appeal to tourists wishing to visit Nigeria as well as investors in tourism sub sector of the economy.