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 […]
Lafarge’s N131.65bn offer to reduce foreign debt, boosts profitability — Lafarge boss
LAFARGE Africa Plc has disclosed that the net proceeds from its Rights Issue of N131.65 billion will enable it to refinance a portion of the company’s foreign currency denominated shareholder loan, by way of a debt-to-equity conversion and also boost its profitability in the future.
Why ageing population accounts for over 60% equities holders
CAPITAL market operators have said that availability of higher investible income to the older investors compared to the younger generation of investors could account for possession of over 60 percent equities holding by the ageing population.
Modular refineries: How Nigeria will exit nations massively importing petrol — PricewaterhouseCoopers
THE Federal Government and other stakeholders have been advised to invest in modular refineries because of cost effectiveness and flexibility.
Budget implementation: It’s double-barrel disappointment for tourism – Hon. Ihama-Ogbeide
Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, a civil engineer and representing Oredo Federal Constituency in Edo State, chairs the House of Representatives Committee on Tourism. In this chat, he speaks on budget implementation, why Nigeria should tap into its tourism potentials, insecurity in the country among other national issues.
Ahead of xmas travels Killer – tyres flood markets, SON warns
Akwa Ibom StateCoordinator, Standards Organisation of Nigeria, (SON), Mr Dauda Mshella, has advised motorists to confirm the road worthiness of their tyres before embarking on any journey to reduce road accidents during the Yuletide.
