Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NiMet push for collaboration

Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) are to strengthen their collaboration in the interest of the country’s economic development. Speaking at a meeting at NGF’s Office in Abuja, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof Charles Anosike, said a formal relationship between the NGF and NiMet is in the best interest…

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Air Peace, Boeing, Cranfield varsity partner on safety

Nigeria carrier, Air Peace has collaborated with The Boeing Company, and Cranfield University in the United Kingdom (UK) to leverage their world-class expertise, facilities and industry partnerships of both organizations   to boost the carrier’s   safety culture. Working under the aegis of Boeing Global Learning Institute (BGLI) with “Advanced Leadership in Safety Excellence” as theme, the…

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NNPCL’s, NUPRC’s oil production figures same

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said there is no disparity between its crude oil production figure and that of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).Chief Corporate Communications Officer at the state-run but “oil behemoth” Mr. Olufemi Soneye, in a statement on Monday, explained: “The NNPC Ltd has clarified that there is…

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Nigeria banks, others raise over N2.7tr in capital market

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said over N2.7 trillion has been raised in the capital market by banks and other companies with approximately N1.7 trillion raised by banks in onging recapitalisation exercises. Director-General of SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this to reporters during the 2024 SEC Journalists Academy with:  “Fintech: Leveraging Technology to Drive…

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CBN extends BDCs recap deadline by six months

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will be extending the recapitalisation deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators from December 3, 2024 to June 3, 2025. The Association of Bureaux De Change of Nigeria (ABCON) President, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, disclosed this yesterday during an emergency virtual general meeting organised by group for its members. He…

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IHS, Fed Govt partner to digitalise Nigeria’s cultural heritage

IHS Nigeria has sealed a strategic partnership deal with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) and the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy (FMACCE) to support the digitization of Nigeria’s cultural heritage. This collaboration aims to make Nigeria’s historical artifacts, artworks, and cultural monuments more accessible to the public through…

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Experts at UBA business confab identify business success factors

Building businesses that stand the test of time requires a blend of innovation, unwavering focus, and passion. This was the key takeaway from the latest edition of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Business Series, hosted in Lagos. With the theme: “Profit with Purpose, Business Continuity,” the event which was held at the Tony Elumelu…

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