NEPC to process exporters’ certificate within 24 hours
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has unveiled its service charter that would raise the expectations and define the standard of service to be provided to customers and members of staff.…
NIRSAL secures fresh N4.5bn from three banks for farmers
The Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending has secured a total of N4.5bn from four Deposit Money Banks for the cultivation of maize and soybeans in three states.…
Banks begin disbursement of creative industry intervention fund
The Bankers Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has said it is set to commence the disbursement of funds under the Creative Industry Financing Initiative. The decision to commence…
Foreign investment into Nigeria drops by 43% – UN report
Foreign direct investment in Nigeria, Africa’s top oil producer, plunged by 43 per cent to $2bn, according to a United Nations report. Reuters reported recently that investors were put off…
Industrial zones in 10 states record impressive Q1 performance
Industrial zones in 10 states of the federation recorded impressive performance and showed strong growth potential in the first quarter of the year, according to data from the Manufacturers Association…
NEXIM, others tackle maritime infrastructure to boost exports
By virtue of its human and natural resources endowment, Nigeria has the potential to become a major player in the global economy. However, this potential has remained relatively untapped over…
Nigeria: AfDB Invested $1bn On African SMEs, Others – Adesina
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has so far invested about $1 billion on small businesses and infrastructure in Africa, President of the bank, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, has said. Dr. Adesina…