The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has called for increased collaboration between the government and economic stakeholders, asserting that small business owners must have a meaningful voice in the government’s policy and decision-making processes. Accordingly, he directed the Special Adviser to the President on MSMEs and Job Creation, Mr...
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ACCRA, GHANA – A former Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Ambassador Olufemi Michael Abikoye, has enjoined both countries to turn longstanding goodwill into joint production, shared markets and measurable commercial results. He made the call in a keynote address titled “Celebrating Ghana-Nigeria Business Partnership” delivered at the 2026 NUTAG...
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has joined billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote in promoting the ongoing effort to make Nigerians part owners of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery through its public offering. Davido shared a video on his official X account on Thursday showing a conversation with Dangote,...
By AVESEH ASOUGH, Abeokuta – In a move aimed at positioning young Nigerians as drivers of Nigeria’s agricultural transformation, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), has commenced a specialized training for 100 young graduate Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs (CSEs) in Ogun State. The training, which is in partnership with the Industrial Cassava...
Nigerian investigative journalist and former presidential aide, Chief Jackson Ude, has empowered 80 youths from Nkporo in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State with ₦1 million each in business grants as part of his empowerment initiative. The gesture, according to Oscar Chibueze, Ude’s Ambassador in Okwoko Nkporo, is...
Nigerian Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria and Brazil have moved from dialogue to delivery and agreement to implementation in the agro-trade market access initiatives as well as the operational rollout of the bilateral agriculture and livestock partnership between both countries. He expressed deep satisfaction with...
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the American Business Council (ABC) have reaffirmed their commitments to strengthening trade relations and addressing bottlenecks affecting business operations through sustained public-private sector engagement. The resolution was reached during the quarterly meeting held on 16 June 2026 at the Service Headquarters in Abuja, where...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has emerged as BusinessDay’s 2025 Governor of the Year on Competitiveness and Investment Readiness Awards (SCIRA) under the category of Infrastructure Competitiveness Category Awards. The award ceremony is scheduled to be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at NAF Conference Center & Suites,...
Chairman of the Borno State Investment Promotion Agency (Borno-Invest) and Chief Investment Adviser to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, Dr. Sa’id Alkali Kori, has called on residents, entrepreneurs and investors to take advantage of the state’s vast economic opportunities, describing Borno as one of Nigeria’s emerging investment destinations. Kori made...
A civil society group, Concerned Nigerians for Peace, Security and National Unity, has announced plans to stage a peaceful road walk in Abuja on Monday to mobilise support for collective action against insecurity and promote national unity. The group said the security situation across the country requires all Nigerians,...
President Bola Tinubu traveled to Kigali, Rwanda, to present Nigeria’s investment case to African and global business leaders at the Africa CEO Forum 2026, the Presidency has said. Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, said on Wednesday that the forum would serve as one of the...
Nigeria is set to accelerate the commercialisation of locally developed inventions as the Federal Government prepares to launch a nationwide initiative aimed at transforming innovative ideas into viable businesses. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, disclosed that the ministry will soon roll out a programme tagged...
In Nigeria, initiating a business requires attention to detail, the correct sequence of actions, and realization of the local market geography. Business ideas, company registration, and branding handsomely establish a business. This guide describes every step on how to start a business in Nigeria, including all priority stages, covering...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has implored state governments, ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of the federal government, the organised private sector, and other stakeholders to do more in advancing the business environment in Nigeria. He acknowledged the successes recorded this year, describing them “as the triumph of collaboration...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has hailed the multi-million-dollar investment portfolio by African agribusiness conglomerate, Export Trading Group (ETG), in Nigeria, assuring that ongoing reforms by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will guarantee the company’s investments. According to him, the company’s interests across agro-logistics, fertilizer systems, seed...
*Awards N20mcCompensation Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the release ofan Abuja-based businesswoman, Mrs. Chineze Ozoadibe, who was wrongfully arrested on the suspicion of her alleged involvement in illegal bunkering. He awarded her N10 million as compensation. The DSS boss also ordered that...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a buzzword into a tangible driver of innovation, pushing boundaries across multiple industries. AI enablement refers to the structured approach businesses take to integrate AI capabilities into their existing processes and systems. It’s more than just implementing smart technology; it’s about creating an...
The emergence of digital customer service has transformed how companies interact with their customers. Equipped with new tools and platforms, businesses can offer streamlined, efficient support catering to the digital-savvy consumer. Understanding the nuances of this service model is critical for any company looking to thrive in the digital...
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing reforms that enhance the ease of doing business, expand critical infrastructure, and stimulate sustainable growth in the real sectors of the economy. This assurance was made during the 65th Annual General Meeting/Conference of the...
The Federal Government said the statement by the National Assembly North – East Caucus that its zone was ” completely excluded” from the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme was not correct. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, stated this on Saturday in Abuja, while...