Mutual Benefits decries Nigeria’s credit gap, offers solutions
By Rosemary Iwunze Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc has said a situation where only about six per cent of adults can currently access credit through formal financial institutions, is not ideal. According to the company, while access to credit remains important for economic growth, financial protection mechanisms are equally essential in helping individuals and businesses withstand […]
‘We lack adequate data on farmers in Delta’
Delta state commissioner for Agriculture, Barrister Misan Ukubeyinje, has said that agriculture is central to the administration of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, but noted that lack of accurate data on farmers in the state was a major challenge.
Govts seek cement price reduction before adoption of concrete pavements
The Federal, Lagos and Ogun State Governments have requested Cement Manufacturers Association (CMAN) to further bring down the prices of cement in the market if they are to key into the use of concrete pavements technology being canvassed by the Association for the construction of road projects in the country instead of using asphalt.
CITN urges FG to appoint competent hand as FIRS chairman
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has urged the Federal Government to appoint a competent hand to head the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
Expert calls for guidelines on audit quality
Chairman Audit Committee Institute (ACI), Mr. Christian Ekeigwe has called for introduction of audit guidelines as part of measures to improve audit quality in the country.
ASHON blames continuous stock market crises on trust deficit
The President of Association of Stockbroking Houses of Nigeria (ASHON), Mr. Emeka Mmadubuike, has said that low participation arising from lack of trust still constitute a major snag to the revival of the capital market.
