Some financial experts on Monday expressed different views on the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), citing various economic factors. Mr Okechukwu Unegbu, former President, Chattered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), told the News Agency of
By Tom Okpe Security experts have called on the National Assembly to make it mandatory for state governors to dedicate their monthly security votes to funding state police in their respective states. They also recommend the substitution of federal police personnel with state police operatives for the protection of top state functionaries. Those listed for […]
By Nsikak Ekpenyong Some experts in the housing sector are to brainstorm on the challenges and solutions at the 7th Real Estate and Construction Expo (RECON EXPO 2023). The conference theme is: “Stimulating National Economic Growth Through Real Estate Investment, Infrastructure and Technology.” Chairman of Real Estate and Construction Expo (RECON), Dr Johnson Anene, told
..Identify inadequate infrastructure as greatest challenge By Temitope Adebayo Following the need to further strengthen the digital infrastructure in Nigeria’s electronic payment (e-payment) systems, experts have stressed the importance of a multidimensional collaboration to enhance the system. Vice Chairman, Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar
By Temitope Adebayo Extractive industry experts are set to converge in Lagos to examine existing frameworks and policies in Nigeria’s extractive sector. The event is being organised by CSR-in-Action Group, an international organisation that facilitates systems for ethical business and development.
It is set to host captains of industry at the 12th annual
By Godwin Anyebe Marketing Communications Experts and economists have warned the incoming government about policy loopholes that can derail the administration. They identified critical areas that have presently put Nigeria in bad shape which should be of major concern to the Bola Tinubu Administration. These pit holes include: Risk-unconscious over-dependence on
By Doosuur Iwambe Health experts have have cautioned against the trending addiction to aphrodisiacs popularly referred to as “Kayamanta” by youths and some male adults for sexual potency saying it is harmful and dangerous. Wguke stressing that the conception among the users that taking certain substances to increase their sexual prowess was becoming worrisome,
Philip Clement, Abuja Experts across the country have submitted that without adequate funding and quality leadership, Nigeria may not be able to tackle malnutrition effectively. They made the submissions at a virtual conference to mark the 2020 nutrition week organized by the ministry of Finance Budget and National Planning with the theme “Nutrition as a […]
Research from security experts, Malwarebytes, has revealed that a fake version of Facebook-owned app, Whatsapp, can steal sensitive user data. The bogus app, Whatsapp plus, is said not to be found on the official Google Play Store or Apple App Store, but is circulated on blogs and forums online. According to Malwarebytes,when users install and […]
A non-governmental organization, CONNAK Foundation early this week, held its Founders Day, while graduating over 85 youths on ICT and other different skills. In her welcome speech, the founder of CONNAK Foundation, Mrs. Carole Emeka-Sunday, disclosed that “Over 85 youths attended 9 months ICT training on computer hardware, computer software, programming, web development,
Indeed, nothing should be left to chance as a good strategy is the fulcrum of success. The new Executive Council of the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN Exco), a voluntary association of leading advertisers in the country, led by Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney as the president, was inaugurated last month precisely, 14th September, is leaving no […]
Nigeria’s lingering power sector issues could be addressed with de- centralisation of grid, and increased investment in renewable energy resources, which will see energy consumers have access to electricity directly from Generation companies without recourse to the Transmission companies of Nigeria, (TCN)and the distribution companies of Nigeria (Discos). The lingering
It was a gathering of experts in the field of marketing communications recently in Lagos. Their mission was to cross fertilize ideas on how SMEs can deploy branding to success. The event was meant to mark the 10th anniversary of USP Brand2Wealth seminar, aimed at teaching young business owners, the impetus to win in the […]
Some financial experts yesterday said the Federal Government’s fixed income securities would continue to enjoy higher patronage with the retention of the interest rate at 14 percent by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). They told newsmen in Lagos while reacting to the outcome of the maiden MPC meeting […]
Financial experts on Tuesday warned commercial banks, industries, and small and medium scale organizations not to see massive staff reduction in 2017 as a means of surviving the current economic downturn. From the beginning of 2016 till the third quarter of the outgoing year saw a lot of organizations, especially commercial banks retrenching in […]
Experts under the umbrella of Weight a Minute Wellness Company, has affirmed that in order to gain an edge in today’s disruptive business environment, and harness available opportunities in workplaces, business leaders in organizations must hone their entrepreneurial skills to engage their team. Speaking at the conference, which took place at Business School Netherlands in
