Ease of doing business within the digital economy across African countries… The World Bank annually publishes the Ease of Doing Business index, which ranks countries from 1 to 190 and calculates an average score for countries and regions based on how favourable the countries’ regulations are for business operations. Year over year, countries work…
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Olusola Obadimu, 57, as Director-General of Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce with effect from Wednesday, 1st of July, 2020. This, in a statement signed by the National President, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce Otunba Oluwatoyin Akomolafe. Sola has a B.Sc in Chemical Engineering, M.Sc in Economics and MBA in Marketing…
Importance of Financial and Tax Management for Startups Morolake Ade-John, Intern NACC February 2020 The article talks about the Importance of Financial and Tax Management for Startup businesses in Nigeria. The major ideas / key points include: Only 30% of startups make it to their tenth year based on several reasons. Financial budgeting and…
Nigeria is now ranked 131 globally on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business ranking, moving up by 15 places from its 2019 spot. A comparison of business regulation in 190 countries across the world formed the basis of the ranking. “Nigeria conducted reforms impacting six indicators, including making the enforcement of contracts easier, which…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has introduced a funding support programme for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises known as ‘Agric Small and Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS)’. Existing and aspiring entrepreneurs can access up to Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000) at 9% per annum for up to 7 years repayment from CBN in the AGSMEIS…
Nigeria became the 53rd country to join the African Continental Free Trade Area on Sunday after President Muhammadu Buhari signed the AfCFTA Agreement in Niamey, Niger Republic. The Republic of Benin also joined the group, bringing to 54, the total of African countries out of 55 that had endorsed the AfCFTA agreement. Only Eritrea is…
