Naira rises, now N1,405/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,405 per dollar from N1,410 in the parallel market on Wednesday. Likewise, the naira appreciated to N1,322.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM.
Agric: Nigeria woos investors
The Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Adesina Akinwumi, has called on foreign and local investors to consider the current scientific best practices, availability of land, and good climatic conditions as reasons to support and invest in agriculture in Nigeria.
40,000 lose jobs over FG’s indebtedness to construction firms —Labour
ORGANISED Labour in Nigeria’s construction industry has claimed that no fewer than 40,000 members have lost their jobs in the last one year due to non-payment for jobs done and certified by governments.
Corporate governance critical to competitiveness — Osunkeye
The President of Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN), Chief Olusegun Osunkeye, has enjoined companies quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, to imbibe tenets of good corporate governance, saying that it brings about competitiveness and helps businesses to be more efficient.
South-West states urged to float Cocoa Investment Fund
THE Federal Government has urged the six South-West states under the auspices of Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, DAWN, Commission, to consider floating a fund called Cocoa Investment Fund, CIF.
Ashakacem proposes 42 kobo dividend
Ashaka Cement Plc has disclosed plans to pay 42kobo dividend to its shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2013.
