Fuel Supply: NMDPRA grants new import permits to seven oil marketers
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s downstream petroleum regulator has approved a fresh round of fuel import permits for major oil marketers as concerns grow over domestic supply level. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) issued the new approvals to selected marketers for the third quarter of 2026, covering the importation of […]
Communication Ministry to spend N158.3m on travelling, fumigation
The Ministry of Communications Technology and one of its affiliate parastatals the Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited, NigComSat has proposed to spend N158.3 million for travelling, fumigation, refreshment and miscellaneous purposes in the 2018 fiscal year.
Elumelu advocates taxation restructuring for business growth
Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu has called for the restructuring of government regulations and taxation to support business growth in Nigeria.
SMEDAN transforms 1,500 micro firms into formal sector – DG
By Franklin Alli Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, yesterday, said it has assisted 1,500 micro businesses across three Nigerian states to be active players in the formal sector of the economy. Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda, Director-General/ Chief Executive Officer, SMEDAN disclosed this in Lagos during SMECONNECT 2017, organised for operators in […]
Why we’re deploying ICT to drive ERGP – FG
The Minister of Communication ,Barr Adebayo Shittu says the ministry is currently deploying ICT to drive the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, ERGP being an enabler of every economic growth and development.
ADB commits $450m to DBN for on-lending to MSMEs
The African Development Bank, ADB, has injected $450 million to the Development Bank of Nigeria, DBN, for on-lending to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME.
