Edo secures 40 new licences for solid minerals
The Edo State Government says it has secured 40 new licences for solid mineral deposits in the state through Associates Mining and Investment Company, a...
NiMet, Hellerweather train weather presenters
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has partnered with HellerWeather, an American-based weather content firm, to train television weather presenters. According to the Director General and Chief...
Jobberman to train 558,000 women
A recruitment and Human Resource solutions provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, Jobberman, has launched its gender responsiveness campaign focused on elevating entrepreneurship and vocational training for...
NPC, association collaborate to boost SMEs
The National Productivity Centre and the Pan African Association of Small and Medium Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost SMEs in Nigeria....
NACC recommits to promoting SMEs growth
The President of the Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce, Mrs Adebola Williams, has reaffirmed the chamber’s dedication to fostering the growth of Small and Medium...
Private sector makes $236bn illegal profit from labour annually – Report
The private sector generates $236bn in illegal profits annually, a new study by the International Labour Organisation has revealed. According to the report titled “Profits...
Underwriter empowers 200 female-owned SMEs with digital skills
AXA Mansard, a member of AXA, the global leader in insurance and asset management, has empowered 200 female-managed Small and Medium Enterprises with financial literacy...
Angry Uber drivers threaten boycott over data-sharing compliance extension
The drivers are dissatisfied with Uber’s delay in meeting the requirements for data sharing with the Lagos State Government, and are threatening to dump the...
Operators urge FG to prioritise EVs, CNGs adoption
Experts have called on the Federal Government to prioritise the adoption of sustainable transport solutions to address environmental challenges and promote economic development. The Chief...
24.5% interest rate: Private sector foresees higher inflation, massive job cuts
The hike in Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Rate, also known as interest rate, from 22.75 per cent to 24.75 per cent by the Central Bank of...