Economy

Economy

How to revamp aviation sector, by stakeholders

BusinessDay Jul 23, 2015

Issues in the nation’s aviation sector, were again, brought to the fore during the week, when stakeholders comprising pilots, engineers,...

Economy

Transcorp: Investors have sufficient reasons to see brighter future

BusinessDay Jul 23, 2015

Recently at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Transnational Corporation of Nigeria plc (“Transcorp”) released its unaudited financial results for half-year...

Economy

FMAN moves to develop customised platform for mutual funds distribution

BusinessDay Jul 23, 2015

The Fund Managers Association of Nigeria (FMAN) is currently developing a customised platform for mutual funds distribution. This platform will...

Economy

NEM Insurance deploys resources to tap from oil, gas business

BusinessDay Jul 23, 2015

Focused on taking advantage of opportunities in the oil and gas business, underwriting firm, NEM Insurance plc is deploying resources...

Economy

‘Innovation to drive African insurance for higher productivity’

BusinessDay Jul 22, 2015

The market dynamics with increased technological consumption among the populace, particularly the newer generation of middle class and young people...

Economy

Insurance industry set for increased contribution to GDP, says Babington-Ashaye

BusinessDay Jul 22, 2015

After about fifty years of insurance operations in Nigeria, contribution of the sector has been rated low compared to available...

Economy

Prestige Assurance plans $15m reinsurance treaty for energy and aviation risks

BusinessDay Jul 22, 2015

Determined to take advantage of the Nigerian local content development, Prestige Assurance plc is finalizing Reinsurance program for oil and...

Economy

Kudos, knocks trail Akpobolokemi’s administration at NIMASA

BusinessDay Jul 22, 2015

Amid the controversies trailing the removal of Patrick Akpobolokemi, the former director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency...

Economy

20,000 Ladipo traders to benefit from Mutual Benefits insurance plan, empowerment

BusinessDay Jul 22, 2015

Members of the Ladipo Market Traders Association, a specialised auto-spare parts market based in Lagos, numbering over 20,000 will benefit...

Economy

Maritime Workers Union gives NPA July 30 ultimatum over salary arrears

BusinessDay Jul 21, 2015

The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) on Tuesday gave the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) up till July 30 to...

Economy

Buhari woos U.S entrepreneurs

BusinessDay Jul 21, 2015

… says Nigeria offers liberal trade and investment climate that are profitable for business...

Economy

Varsity don advocates NUC, professional bodies synergy to enhance productivity

BusinessDay Jul 21, 2015

Sola Fajana, vice chancellor, Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), has urged the National Universities Commission (NUC) to harmonise its underlying...

Economy

Seven additional manufacturing firms ready for commissioning in Ogun

BusinessDay Jul 21, 2015

Mojisola Dosunmu, director, industrial promotion, Ogun State Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has disclosed that seven factories, in addition to...

Economy

NAFDAC crisis gets messier

BusinessDay Jul 21, 2015

… Agency spends N263.5m for souvenirs, others in 2013...

Economy

Niger Insurance profit rises 10.07 percent despite volatile business environment

BusinessDay Jul 21, 2015

Niger Insurance Nigeria Plc has recorded a 10.07 percent rise in profit despite the volatile business environment in Africa’s largest...