The Ikeja branch of the Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria, MAN, has urged the Federal Government to take steps to harmonise the checklist of its various Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, to eliminate incidence of multiple visits to factories and duplication of duties.

The Managing Director, Red Star Express Plc, Mr. Sule Umar Bichi, in this interview with Vanguard, as part of activities to mark the company’s 20th anniversary spoke on the company’s performance in the stock market, challenges in the industry, successes and other issues affecting the economy.

In the wake of the ocean surge that recently ravaged the coastline of Lagos State, landlords and residents of Victoria Island have been urged to take more responsibility in ensuring the safety of the highbrow island.

Nigeria should embark on an export-oriented strategy to manufacturing if economies of scale are to be reconciled with the relatively small domestic markets, says Fabian Ajogwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, and Managing Partner, Kenna & Associates.

…Say mergers have never benefited shareholders
Over 20,000 shareholders of Linkage Assurance Plc have warned the Board and Management of the company to discontinue any merger plan with Cornerstone Insurance Plc, saying that the purported merger plan will not benefit shareholders.