archiveDecember 2023

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has unveiled the Nigeria Data Protection Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (NDP-SRAP 2023-2027) with a target of creating about 500,000 jobs and generating more than N125 billion in revenue. The five-pillar NDP-SRAP was launched in Abuja on Wednesday alongside a capacity-building workshop on Data...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ((EFCC) has declared former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr Olu Agunloye, wanted over his role in the $6 billion Mambila hydropower contract. The EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, made the declaration in a public notice posted on the agency’s official Facebook and Instagram channels...

  The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has tasked the newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners, (RECs) on fairness and transparency in discharge of their duties. Yakubu who stated this in Abuja on Tuesday while swearing-in nine states Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). He stated that the combine...

  says we'll continue to support investors   Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has reiterated that his administration will continue to support investments that add value and contribute towards expanding the economy of the state. He gave the assurance on Tuesday while commissioning the Premium Trust Bank located in Adamasingba,...

  The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged school children in the country to embrace integrity in the fight against corruption. The Chairman gave the charge at the inauguration of Integrity Club in Purpling School, Mararaba, Nasarawa State. The club is...

The fifth edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT) conference climaxed on Friday with relevant players from the public and private sectors engaging in 2-day insight-packed discussions to debate policies and initiatives that will pave the way for shaping Lagos’s creative and tech economy landscapes. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor...

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking the collaboration of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to reduce energy poverty in the country via domestication of renewable energy solutions and to fast-track industrial development of the country. According to a press statement signed and sent Business247News...

  Some stakeholders have called for the integration of Nollywood into the capital market to deepen the market as well as boost funding for Nigeria’s entertainment industry. This call was made at the Capital Market Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CAMCAN) 2023 workshop with the theme, ‘Leveraging Capital Market in Financing...

  Santa came early for Access Bank customers as the top financial institution unveils exciting rewards and mouth-watering discounts on its products to excite and enhance the joy and spirit of the festive season. The campaign will reward customers with cash prizes up to N1million, Shopping vouchers, huge discounts and...

  The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has inducted 1055 new associate members as certified chartered practitioners in the field of taxation, calling on its members to eschew all forms of unethical practices, uphold the integrity of the Institute and be prudent in all their dealings especially in...