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FCMB, ICCN Advocate for Sustainable Trade Interventions in N

First City Monument Bank and the International Chamber of Commerce Nigeria Banking Commission have called for sustainable solutions and interventions aimed at empowering Nigerian businesses to seize opportunities within the global market. According to a statement on Thursday, the stakeholders made the call at the Commission’s general meeting, hosted by FCMB in Lagos. They emphasised...
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FRC & LCCI Partner to Boost MSME Governance in Nigeria

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria has partnered with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Centre for Business Integrity to drive good governance in Nigeria’s 40 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The Executive Secretary of the FRC, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, at the event to promote the adoption of the Small and...
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Nigeria Embraces Stablecoins, Says SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that Nigeria is open for stablecoin business, provided operators comply with the country’s regulations. At the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit held on Thursday in Lagos, the SEC Director-General, Emomotimi Agama, declared, “Nigeria is open for stablecoin business, but on terms that protect our markets and empower Nigerians.” Describing the...
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Nigeria to Harness Genetic Diversity for Agricultural Advanc

The National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology has reiterated its resolve to conserve, characterise, and promote Nigeria’s rich plant genetic resources for food and agricultural advancement. A director at the centre, Anthony Okere, stated this during the launch of new crops, held at the GRC building, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture in Ibadan, the...
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Nigeria’s Energy Uncertainty Deters Investors

An energy expert, Chukwuma Atuanya, has said that despite Nigeria’s vast reserves and long history as a major oil producer, regulatory uncertainty, unstable fiscal regimes, and political instability are dampening investor confidence in the country’s energy sector.  Atuanya, a petroleum geologist and project manager with nearly two decades of experience, said these challenges must be...
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NOGICD Act Fuels Growth in Nigerian Cable Industry

The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act has been instrumental in the growth and advancement of Nigeria’s cable manufacturing sector. According to the Chief Executive Officer of MicCom Cables and Wires Ltd and President of the Cable Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Bukola Adubi, the legislation has created opportunities for indigenous cable manufacturers to...
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New ICSAN President Ukpanah Prioritizes Gen Z, Expansion

The newly inaugurated President/Chairman in council of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, Uto Ukpanah, has highlighted reaching younger Nigerians, northern expansion, and a name change as some of the agenda that would mark her tenure. Ukpanah announced her agenda in her acceptance speech on Wednesday after being sworn in as the...
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NMDPRA Faces Scrutiny Over Transparency Concerns in Oil Sect

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has come under scrutiny over alleged opacity in its operations, but the regulator says its activities are transparent, reports DARE OLAWIN To many Nigerians, regulatory agencies like the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority should make transparency one of their core values, updating the country about...
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Local Parts Target & Govt Patronage

A bill mandating government outfits to procure Nigerian-made vehicles appears to excite local carmakers, but they are wary of blind spots that could undermine the policy drive, ARINZE NWAFOR writes Nigerian auto manufacturers are confident that in less than a decade, they can manufacture up to 50 per cent of auto components locally. A piece...
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e-Barcs MFB Sees 49% Revenue Boost with Automated Lending

E-Barcs Microfinance Bank Limited says it has witnessed tremendous growth through its strategic adoption of Recova, a fully automated 360 lending automation solution powered by Qore. A statement from the firm on Thursday stated that the bank partnered with Qore to streamline and scale its lending operations, aiming to improve loan disbursement, reduce risks, and...
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