Oyedele at UNGA: ‘Africa needs affordable capital to finance infrastructure’
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has called for a major shift in the global approach to financing Africa’s development, urging the international community to make affordable, long-term capital available for infrastructure and energy projects across the continent. Oyedele, who made the call at the United Nations Dialogue […]
Insurance expert advises on value of insurance to start-ups
MANAGING Director of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, Mr. Olaotan Soyinka, has called on young entrepreneurs in the country to insure their newly created businesses in order to save investments against potential loss.
Why lending rates are high in microfinance banks — Operators
CHIEF Executive Officers of Microfinance Banks (MfBs) have attributed the high interest rate charged by the banks to the high cost of doing business in the sub-sector.
FIRS lists actions against tax defaults post – VAIDS
Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Tunde Fowler, has advised prominent Nigerians with tax liabilities to take advantage of the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS), as political, social or economic prominence will not insulate them from sanctions for non-declaration. Fowler gave the advice in an interview in Lagos on Saturday.
Why NLNG shipping firm operates spare part depots outside Nigeria — CEO
Captain Temilola Okesanjo is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the newly established NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML). In this interview with Vanguard he spoke on the challenges of operating shipping activities in the Nigerian waters. Excerpts
NAICOM lists prospects of insurance contributions to the economy
THE Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive of the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, Mr. Mohammed Kari, has said that strengthening existing practices and creating room for better practices in the insurance industry can boost the economy.
