Experts seek reforms to unlock poultry industry’s potential
By Kafayat kokumo Experts have called for reforms, increased investment, innovation and stronger collaboration among stakeholders to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s poultry industry, to enhance food security, job creation and economic growth. Speaking recently at the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State Chapter summit themed, “Flocking to Growth: Transforming Nigerian Poultry Industry […]
Ondo appoints Akinterinwa SA on Communication
Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State has appointed Yinka Salard Akinterinwa his Special Assistant, SA, on Communication.
Revised listing rules, not solution to market problems – NSE
The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, said the review of its listing rules was primarily done to benchmark its operations against international best practices and should not be seen as a solution to all the problems confronting the Nigerian capital market.
NCRIB insist on compulsory registration of brokers
The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, NCRIB, has said that it is compulsory for all brokers in the country to register with it before they can obtain operating license.
NPA acquires new pilot cutters, tug boats to boosts operation
IN a bid to boost its marine operations, the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has acquired two new pilot cutters and two new tug boats.
Yakowa calls for stiffer measures against smugglers of textile materials
GOVERNOR Ibrahim Yakowa of Kaduna State has called on the Federal Government to apply stiffer measures to curb smuggling of textile materials into the country, warning that if smuggling is not checked, all efforts at reviving the textile industry will come to nothing.
NIPC tasks policy makers on FDI inflow
Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has enjoined policy makers to introduce poverty reduction considerations into the country’s FDI policies, and FDI considerations into the poverty reduction strategies.
CEOs raise concern over exchange rate volatility, tax, others
Chief Executive Officers, CEOs,of Nigerian businesses have identified exchange rate volatility, increasing tax burden, uncertain or volatile economic growth, energy costs and bribery and corruption as the major concerns of business in the country.
Iseyin Agronomy: BAT rewards 218 farmers
TWO hundred and eighteen farmers have been rewarded forexc ellent performance and adherence to environmental best practices under the British American Tobacco Nigeria/Iseyin Agronomy Farmers’ Productivity Awards Scheme in Iseyin, Oyo State.
Leadway Assurance pays N2.3m to beneficiaries of Nigerian Army Officers’ Welfare Scheme
Officers at the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps Centre Jaji, Kaduna State, have been encouraged to take advantage of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Welfare Scheme being administered by underwriting firm, Leadway Assurance Company Limited. The purpose of the Group Life (with savings) Scheme is to cater for the welfare of retired officers as well as the families of deceased officers.
World Bank Presidency: Okonjo-Iweala’s hat in the ring
She has not gotten the job yet, but Africa and friends of the continent, including the Peoples Republic of China are excited that Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is eminently qualified and will dust all contenders to become President of the World Bank, if the election process is open and transparent.
