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By Our Correspondent The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed that the implementation of the Pan-African Payment Settlement System (PAPSS), would culminate in intra-African trade and integration of stock exchanges across Africa. Head, Office of the Chief Economist of the SEC, Dr. Okey Umeano, who noted in Abuja, said that the implementation would improve

NCC approves harmonized short codes, directs implementation In line with its consumer-centric approach to telecoms regulation, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to commence implementation of approved harmonised short codes (HSC) for providing certain services to telecom consumers in Nigeria. The Commission has already set a deadline of May 17,

The protracted acute cash scarcity has not only crippled economic activities in the country, it is now a major risk to the livelihoods of most Nigerians.  Millions of citizens have slipped into penury and destitution as a result of the disruptions and tribulations perpetrated by the currency redesign policy, especially the mopping up of over

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) of the African Development Bank has approved a technical assistance grant of $5.03 million to implement the Africa Super Energy Service Companies (ESCO) acceleration program in Rwanda, Senegal and South Africa. SEFA is a bank-managed multi-donor special fund that works to unlock private sector investments in renewable energy

2023 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY    Danbatta’s Goodwill Message     On this occasion of the commemoration of International Women’s Day, today 8th March, 2023, I warmly congratulate all the women in the Commission.     This occasion presents another opportunity for me to reiterate the Commission’s irrevocable commitment to promoting gender equality and inclusive participation in

By Eyo Nsima The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the incoming administration in Nigeria to give priority to trade facilitation and macroeconomic stability among others things in order to revive the nation’s economy. Mr. Muda Yusuf, Director General, CPPE, who disclosed these in the CPPE ” Economic Agenda for the

The Nigerian economy is in a stumbling and fragile state and in dire need of a new direction.  The political transition offers a great opportunity to chart a new course. ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE The administration should establish quality economic governance consistent with tested economic principles and empirical evidence, and contextualized within socio-economic peculiarities. This is critical

BAT recognised as a Global Top Employer for a sixth consecutive year