One of the biggest challenges of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria is the inability to withstand both the external business environment and its internal problems resulting in its inability to survive. Several surveys carried out have shown that most small and medium Enterprises find it difficult to survive after one or two years. And…
Joyce Akpata, the Director General of Nigerian-American Chambers of Commerce, is a graduate of Law from The University of Abuja. In this interview with TAYO GESINDE, she speaks about her experience as the DG of NACC and the price she paid to get to where she is today. What informed your choice of career? As…
There has been great commitment towards reducing the tax burden and improving the ease of doing business for taxpayers, the Federal Executive Council (FEC or the Council) has approved two Executive Orders and five Amendment Bills touching on key provisions in the Nigerian tax and regulatory legislation. This communication was released by the Minister of…
Most Nigerians are aware that our economy is in dire straits. The economic indices bear witness. Low oil prices, foreign exchange scarcity resulting in rationing, low Naira value against foreign currencies, growing, inflation, chronic fuel scarcity, electric power scarcity, worsening unemployment and overall low GDP growth. Many other comparative indices are also on the decline;…
