eTranzact partners SMEDAN to expand digital access for SMEs
By Elizabeth Adegbesan eTranzact International Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, through digital payment solutions, as it deepens its partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, to promote financial inclusion. The commitment was made at the SMEDAN/eTranzact Town Hall Engagement, themed, “Financial Literacy and […]
Nigeria records over $3billion worth of investments in sugar subsection – Aganga
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olusegun Aganga, yesterday, disclosed that Nigeria had recorded over $3billion worth of investments in the sugar subsection since the implementation of the Nigeria Industrial Revolution Plan, NIRP.
NPA, Shippers’council on collision course over berth rent
The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA and Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, are set for a show down following the recent increase in berth rent by the Port Authority without consultation with the NSC.
Release of power equipment from port to boost power supply
A Logistics expert and consultant to Ministry of power Mr. Emmanuel Nweke has said that the recently released 248 containers of power equipment will no doubt boost supply of electricity across the country.
70% of SMEs lack access to medium-longer-term finance — Heritage Bank boss
Lack of access of medium to long term finance has been identified as factor militating against the growth of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, SMEs.
‘We don’t want abuse of dominance position in port operations’— NSC
Executive Secre-tary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, Hassan Bello, has warned that the Council as the economic port regulator will not accept any form of arbitrariness in charges or abuse of dominate position by any operator.
