UMUAHIA—IMPRESSED by the quality of leather products such as shoes, bags, belts, purses and others produced by artisans in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, the Department for International Development, DFID, has advocated for a synergy between producers and marketers to further improve the quality of the locally made products. The DFED believed that improved quality of the leather products from Aba would contribute immensely to the growth of the Nigerian economy as there is the potential of exporting these leather products to other countries, including Europe, which would make them more competitive at the international market.

The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has said that a sound regulatory and supervisory system is necessary for maintaining a fair, safe and stable insurance sector for the benefit and or protection of the interests of stakeholders.

Major Oil Marketers Association that deregulation of the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry remained the best option to move the economy forward.

Activities at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday opened for the week on a negative trend with the value of equities dropping by N88 billion due to sell pressure.

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Royal Exchange Plc is providing free health insurance to the staff and pupils of the Pacelli School of the Blind & Partially Sighted Children for a one year period at the first instance.