Business/Economy

Unemployment: Ooni of Ife harps on community engagement, private sector initiatives   CHIGOZIE  AMADI   The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called for increased community engagement and private sector-driven initiatives to tackle youth unemployment and economic challenges in...

The Naira on Monday depreciated at the official market, trading at N1670.65 to the dollar.   Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market...

IFC, CBN sign deal to boost local currency financing in Nigeria CHIGOZIE AMADI The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group and the Central Bank of Nigeria have announced an agreement to scale...

No deadline on circulation of old series Naira notes   CHIGOZIE AMADI The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has described as false the claims that the old series of the N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes will cease...

Consumers resort to bulk buying amid food inflation   Consumers in Lagos State have embraced new strategies to reduce cost and put food on their tables amid food inflation in the country. Some consumers told the News...

Onyema lauds Tinubu on transformation of Aviation industry   CHIGOZIE AMADI Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Dr. Allen Onyema, has commended the federal government for its deliberate efforts in transforming Nigeria’s aviation industry. Speaking at Air...

To coordinate entry and exit for cargo trucks Set to avert repeat of Apapa gridlock   CHIGOZIE AMADI Lagos State Government has formally launched an advanced e-call-up system designed to streamline and regulate the movement of...

Edo State Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, has denied ever signing any deal with the Chinese government to the tune of $45.21m for flyover bridges. He, therefore, assured the people of the state that he would not...

UBA@75: UBA makes more millionaires in promo draw 110 customers rewarded CHIGOZIE AMADI As part of its ‘75 Years, 75 Winners’ celebration, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has once again demonstrated...

Agric ministry to discuss modern trends for tomato cultivation with farmers.   CHIGOZIE AMADI The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security plans to hold a one day round table on tomato cultivation with farmers to enhance...