STAGE SET FOR GTP ANNUAL MULTIMODAL ROUNDTABLE AS TRANSPORT LEADERS CONVERGE ON LAGOS

The stage is set for one of Nigeria’s most anticipated transport policy dialogues as the Global Transport Policy (GTP) Annual Multimodal Roundtable Conference opens this Wednesday morning at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. This high-profile gathering will bring together government officials, policymakers, industry leaders, academics, logistics experts, technology innovators, media practitioners, and international development partners. […]

NACCIMA Receives Award As Outstanding Private Sector TVET Partner At National TVET Conference

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) under the leadership of its National President, Engineer Jani Ibrahim, has been honoured with the award of Outstanding Private Sector TVET Partner at the just-concluded National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Lagos recently. The award was received on behalf of […]

MAN Warns Proposed Plastic Ban Could Trigger Job Losses, Industrial Decline

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Federal Government and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to suspend the proposed ban on single-use plastics below 80 microns, warning that the policy could have serious consequences for the manufacturing sector, employment and economic growth. In a statement issued on Monday in […]

Customs Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Partnerships to Boost Border Security, Trade

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to building strategic partnerships with organizations, agencies, and professional associations that share its vision of enhancing national security, promoting legitimate trade, and driving economic growth. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) at […]

DataPro Urges Firms to Strengthen Market Confidence Through Independent Credit Ratings

As businesses navigate the second half of 2026 amid evolving economic conditions, DataPro Limited has called on corporate organizations and institutional investors to place greater emphasis on financial stability and transparency through independent credit ratings. The SEC-licensed Credit Rating Agency said that in today’s dynamic business environment, organizations can no longer rely solely on internal […]

Nestlé marks 2026 World Environment Day with tree plantations in 12 locations nationwide

A cross-section of the multi-stakeholder coalition convened by Nestle Nigeria to drive sustained environmental action in commemoration of 2026 World Environment Day In commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, Nestlé Nigeria has unveiled a multi-stakeholder coalition plan. As it embarked on its seventh outing in bringing together government agencies, regulators, industry platforms, Nestlé’ also brought […]

60% of Northeast Factories Closed Amid Escalating Insecurity — MAN DG

The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, has expressed concern over the devastating impact of insecurity on industrial activities in the Northeast, revealing that about 60 per cent of industries in the region have shut down operations. Ajayi-Kadir disclosed this while receiving members of the executive council of the Commerce […]

MAN Warns Against Proposed SSB Tax Hike, Says Move Could Threaten Jobs and Investments

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), speaking on behalf of the Non-Alcoholic Drinks (NAD) sector, has urged the Federal Government to adopt a coordinated and evidence-based approach to excise taxation, warning that plans to increase taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria’s economy. The association in statement signed by its Director-General, […]

Credit Ratings: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth in Nigeria’s Power Sector

Electricity remains one of the most critical drivers of economic development in Nigeria, influencing productivity, investment, job creation, and the overall quality of life. Yet despite years of reforms and privatization initiatives, the power sector continues to grapple with mounting debts, liquidity constraints, weak investor confidence, and a recurring dependence on government intervention. While credit […]