Budgeting E-Payment Tech & Solutions Economy News Extra Infrastructure & Capital Projects Investments/Capital Market Latest News Planning & Economic Development Technology Telecomms

NCC, ALTON, Others List Panacea To Data Depletion Syndrome

Major stakeholders in the telecom industry, led by the industry the Nigerians Communications Commission, (NCC), the industry regulator have agreed to work together on the rising data depletion complaints from telecommunication services consumers with a view to mitigating the challenge in the industry. The stakeholders, who spoke on the increasingly worrisome challenge at the 91st […]

Budgeting Economy News Extra Latest News Planning & Economic Development Revenue Technology

Passport Applicants To Begin Payment For NIN Verification Service

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on Monday stated that effective from April 1 this year applicants for Nigeria’s international passport would be paying for the verification of their National Identity Number (NIN) during the process of issuing the passport to them. To ensure compliance with the latest directive, the commission has reeled out a […]

Banking Budgeting Economy News Extra Investments/Capital Market Latest News Manufacturing Planning & Economic Development Political Economy Privatisation & Commerce

PAPSS’ Implementation Will Enhance Intra-African Trade – SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has said that the implementation of the Pan-African Payment Settlement System (PAPSS) will boost intra-African trade and diversification within the capital market in the years ahead. The Head, Office of the Chief Economist of the capital market regulatory commission, Dr. Okey Umeano, made this remark during the signing […]

Banking Budgeting Economy News Extra Latest News Manufacturing Planning & Economic Development Revenue Statistics

Nigeria Has Lost Over N20Trn To Naira Redesign Policy – CPPE

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), a leading economic think-tank in Nigeria, estimated the protracted acute cash scarcity has cost the country over N20 trillion even as the negative impacts on households and ordinary Nigerians cannot be quantified in monetary terms. The Centre’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muda Yusuf, in a statement […]

Budgeting Economy News Extra Health & Environment Latest News Oil & Gas Planning & Economic Development Sanitation & Hygiene Matters Technology

Shell Reports 600 Tonnes Of Oil Spillage In Nigeria

Shell, a global leading energy firm, has reported a sharp decline in oil spills associated with the Exploration and Production (E&P) activities in Nigeria in 2022 to 600 tonnes from 3,300 tonnes recorded in 2021, representing about 500% decline. Reuters reported the oil giant as saying that the sharp decline in oil tonnage spills in […]

Budgeting Economy News Extra Latest News Planning & Economic Development Professionals & HR Devt.

Former Statistician-General Appointed KPMG’s Partner/Chief Economist

A former Statistician-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Dr. Yemi Kale, has been appointed as Partner/Chief Economist at KPMG Nigeria, one of the leading professional services firms in the country. The consulting firm on Thursday, March 9, tweeted about the new appointment that “as our Chief […]

E-Payment Tech & Solutions Economy News Extra Latest News Planning & Economic Development Political Economy Professionals & HR Devt. Telecomms

NCC Plans Forum On Renewable Energy On World Consumer Rights Day

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded arrangements to host an event to mark the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in Abuja with spotlight on its regulatory initiatives on clean energy usage in the telecoms sector. World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on March 15 every year as a means of raising global awareness about consumer […]

Agriculture & Agribusiness Banking Budgeting Economy News Extra Latest News Manufacturing Planning & Economic Development Political Economy

CPPE Charts Economic Agenda Roadmap For Incoming Govt

….Estimates N10Trn Yearly Savings From FX, Fuel Subsidy Removal The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), one of the private sector advocacy groups in Nigeria, has highlighted some key economic development initiatives the incoming administration should prioritize in its reform agenda to strongly position the nation’s economy on the path of sustainable growth […]

Agriculture & Agribusiness Budgeting Economy News Extra Investments/Capital Market Latest News Manufacturing Planning & Economic Development Political Economy Privatisation & Commerce Revenue Revenue Agencies Statistics Taxation Transportation

Buhari Tasks Developed Nations On Fair Trade Tariffs For LDCs

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the world’s developed countries to grant duty-free and quota-free market access for exports from the world’s 46-least developed countries (LDCs) in order to promote fairness and boost the global merchandize trade. Buhari, who was quoted as making the call in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, during the […]

Banking Budgeting Crime & Judiciary Matters E-Payment Tech & Solutions Economy News Extra Latest News Planning & Economic Development Political Economy Technology Telecomms

NISS Seeks NCC’s Collaboration For Improved National Security

The National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has solicited the cooperation of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in the deployment of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) tools and solutions for improved national security. Speaking during a visit to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, in Abuja, the Institute’s Director, Research Estimates […]