Economy

Access Bank Plc., yesterday collaborated with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to launch the LSETF W Initiative aimed at economically empowering women in Lagos State. The initiative, which has a total loan portfolio of…

The Nigerian equities market extended positive outlook on Tuesday with further growth of 0.08 per cent. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the All-Share Index inched 21.70 points or 0.08 per cent to settle at 27,586.79 against…

The nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) declined to 1.94% in the second quarter of 2019. According to the second-quarter GDP report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the GDP figure is 0.14 percentage points from the…

Consumer Awareness and Financial Enlightenment Initiative (CAFEi), has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend deadline for the exchange of multilated naira notes by another four months. Otunba ‘Debola Osibogun, CAFEi…

Two scholars from the University of Lagos have attracted a total of €1,200,000, pounds (N540,000,000 million) for research. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the grants were from the United Kingdom Research and Innovation…

Malam Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says the corporation has begun repair of its damaged Abura Crude Trunk line ( Pipeline ). That the Abura Crude Trunk line at Otu-Jeremi…

A data company with expertise in data analysis, market survey, infographics, training, research, data advocacy, Statisense, has released statistics showing that 63% (13.15m) of Nigeria's unemployed population (20.93m) are Youth between 15…

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary General Barkindo Writes Inspiring Foreword On African Energy Book By Nj Ayuk As OPEC intensifies its engagement with Africa, Secretary General Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo said…

“We must end hunger in Africa. Yes, we must! Hunger diminishes our humanity” - Adesina urges The Sasakawa Association will work with the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA), to help double rice production to 50…

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has launched a device, Digital Seraphin Can, to help ensure accuracy in dispensing of petroleum products across the country. Mr Sadiu Abubakar, the DPR Head of Public Affairs, Abuja, who led…