Liquidity squeeze and traction of pension funds
The challenges of infrastructure are a major impediment to the diversification of the economy. The infrastructural deficiencies of the country are acknowledged and well-documented and the negative impact on productivity glaring.
2016 Budget palaver: Presidency gives fresh conditions for assent
THE Presidency has confronted the leadership of the National Assembly, NASS, with details of distortions orchestrated by the lawmakers in the 2016 budget and asked them to urgently address them in the interest of the nation.
PDP’ll become stronger in 2019 —Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike has expressed optimism that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will be stronger ahead of the 2019 general elections.
Adeosun sets out plan to restructure economy
LAGOS — THE Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has set out the government’s plan to reset Nigeria’s economy with structured borrowing, targeted investment and diversified growth.
Economists forecast March inflation at above 12%
After a massive leap in inflation for the month of February 2016 economy analysts are seeing further rise to range between 11.76 to 12.1 per cent amidst cost-push rises in consumer prices across the country in the last one month.
Land dispute: 2 feared dead, village sacked, 3,000 homeless in Otukpo
MAKURDI—Two persons were feared dead, weekend, while close to 3,000 people have fled their homes following a protracted bloody land dispute between inhabitants of Ondo-Ugboju village and Ogobia community all in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.
IOC/NOC advanced sports management course begins in Lagos
The 3rd IOC/NOC Advanced sports management course will begin in Lagos from Tuesday 12 through Thursday 14.
Sustainability as instrument of change for FBN Holdinge
As a successful global business concern,businesses understand that their actions and vision play a foundational role in ensuring the success of future generations. They understand that their progress require that they invest in the regions and locations where they operate, building healthy, resilient communities.
UBA Pharmacy prioritises patient care
A group of US-based Nigerian professionals inspired by the late Professor Dora Akunyili over a decade ago, have invested in the nation’s pharmacy industry. In a chat, they told Good Health Weekly, that pharmacy care in Nigeria has been bedevilled with so many challenges including the fact that most pharmacy outlets are run by quacks.
CBN invests N26bn in Niger sugar factory
ABUJA — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has invested N26 billion in Sunti Golden Sugar factory in Niger State and plans more investments in the real sectors of the economy.
Demand for online car loans, insurance hits 65% growth
Demand for loan facilities and insurance products through the internet have increased significantly by over 65 per cent, according to a survey by online vehicle marketplace, Carmudi.com.
