$150M Abacha Loot: Time for France and Nigeria to Uphold Asset Recovery Laws
On November 3rd, 2023, France, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, declared its commitment to returning US$150 million looted by former Nigerian head of State, Sani Abacha. This announcement was made during the 10th Conference of the State Parties (CoSP) to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). The funds are part of the […]
FCT Minister Seeks Economic Cooperation With EU
The FCT Minister, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has called for partnerships and viable economic relations with the European Union in the areas of Agriculture, tourism and security in order to grow the economy of the nation’s capital. Making the call in Abuja while receiving the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms. Samuela Isopi, Barrister Wike […]
Market: Yagba in Patigi
In the past Patigi market in Kwara State was a hub of commercial activities, People from Yagba in Kogi State formed a majority of the people who came to Patigi for the market day. They will start arriving a day or two before the market day especially the women with goods on their shoulders, heads, […]
JAPAN FACILITATES INCUBATION TRAINING CENTER FOR WOMEN SME’S
The Japanese embassy in Nigeria , is facilitating the setting up of a Small and Medium Enterprises, (SMEs), incubation and training centre for Women Arise Development and Humanitarian Initiative, (WADHI), to help in building the capacity of women in business. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony of the center, The Director-General of ACCI, Victoria Akai, […]
AfCFTA; We Deserve Inclusion in Decision Making – Nigerian Women
Several women groups came together in Abuja on the 14th of December to discuss the Buenos Aires declaration, in a Town hall meeting organised by Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, it’s Technical partner: Women Arise Development and humanitarian initiative (WADHI) and Ministry of Women Affairs. The event was supported by the Export Expansion […]
AfCFTA: Africa’s trade and economic redeemer.
The coming on-board of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement ( AfCFTA) is not just a good omen for Africans, but an ominous indication that African leaders are prepared for economic recovery and freedom through a stronger trade ties. By Aruwan Enoch Peter Over the years, the continent has suffered unnecessary economic […]
Samsung, LADOL Dispute Resolved as Pacific Ruby Docks at SHI-MCI Yard
Nigerian government has recorded big breakthrough in alternative dispute resolution over sub-lease conflict between Samsung’s SHI-MCI FZE and LADOL as Pacific Ruby, the first LNG fueled Aframax COT, entered the Lagos ports on Friday. The dispute between the two parties has been raging for the past four years with countless court cases and with over […]
ACCI calls for stronger Economic ties between Nigeria and Russia
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has called for deepened economic ties between Russia and Nigeria. The Director General of ACCI, Victoria Akai who made this known Thursday at a business conference organised by Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry and NIDO Russia today said, an established Economic and Scientific Technical cooperation between Nigeria and […]
Nigeria loses not less than N100b every year in tax related fraud
Experts at a conference organised by HEDA Resource Centre which held at Sheraton Hotel in commemoration of the June 12, 1993 elections won by late Chief MKO Abiola From different fields said tax manipulation and evasion by individuals and corporate organisations remain one of the most devastating sources of corruption in Nigeria. Speaking on the […]
Sounding the Alarm to Protect Nigeria’s Intellectual Property
For generations, Nigeria has had a strong history of producing invaluable intellectual property (IP), from Wizkid’s unprecedented international success to the first patented drug for sickle-cell anemia based on traditional medicines. By KC Olumayowa Based on Nollywood alone, Nigeria’s intellectual property value is in excess of $5 billion, which does not even account for the […]
