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Firm Wants Entrepreneurs To Embrace Emerging Technologies

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Chief Executive Officer of BYY Innovation, Bello Yusuf has encouraged entrepreneurs to embrace emerging technologies, saying that resilient businesses must adapt to new policies and customer preferences. Yusuf, who stated this in commemoration of the World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2026 (WED), Zazzau Version 5.0, enjoined the participants to use the event to introduce themselves, share their ideas, seek mentors, identify potential customers and build strategic partnerships. The initiative was designed to create a platform where entrepreneurs could connect, learn from mentors, access opportunities and develop sustainable businesses. Yusuf, who is the convener of Zazzau Version 5.0 noted that entrepreneurship goes beyond buying and selling, requiring continuous learning, networking, adaptation and willingness to improve. He disclosed that the event was not merely an annual gathering, but a platform intended to convert entrepreneurship discussions into pract...
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FG Lauds Tinubu For Prioritising Infrastructure Devt

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Federal Government has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising infrastructure development as a key driver of economic growth, national integration and development. Minister of State for Works, Rt. Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Esq stated this at the inauguration and reception of National and State Executive members of Bello Muhammad Goronyo (BMG) Associates for Asiwaju/Shettima 2027. He highlighted some of the major infrastructure projects undertaken by the Federal Government, including the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, Trans-Saharan Corridor and the Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe corridor, as well as other strategic road projects such as the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano and Zaria–Gusau–Sokoto corridors. The minister stated that the projects formed part of the Federal Government’s broader infrastructure development programme aimed at improving connectivity, facilitating trade, opening up economic opportunities and stre...
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Police Pensions Adopt Direct Customer Engagement

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Pensions Limited has adopted direct customer engagement, with senior officials assigned to communicate regularly with pension contributors for enhanced service delivery. This was even as the initiative helped the company to identify complaints and improve responses to customers’ needs, just as the company continues strengthening its relationship with customers through sensitisation, education and improved communication. Acting Managing Director of NPF Pensions Limited, Mr Muhammad Dutse, who disclosed this at the 2026 Customer Service Week in Abuja, noted that customer service week would provide an opportunity to educate customers on developments within the pension industry. He listed the 25 per cent Retirement Savings Account (RSA) equity contribution for home ownership among initiatives customers could benefit from, saying that customers would receive information on new guidelines and opportunities under the evolving vo...
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IFC, World Bank Financing Model Impacts Nigeria's Priority Sectors -Oyedele

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Prof Taiwo Oyedele The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele has disclosed that the financing model adopted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and World Bank Group impacted priority sectors in Nigeria such as infrastructure, agriculture, energy and housing. He disclosed this at the commissioning of NSIA MedServe Diagnostic Centres in Bauchi and Ibadan under the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority’s (NSIA) Healthcare Expansion Programme. Oyedele praised the development partners for supporting the programme, particularly through long tenor and local currency financing, which he said was well suited to long term assets whose revenues are generated in naira. He described healthcare as critical economic infrastructure, adding that investment in the health of Nigerians is also an investment in human capital, productivity and the country’s long term economic growth. Oyedele noted that the importance of the...
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Businesses: FMITI Sustains Engagement With FMF On Balanced Tariff

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has sustained engagement with the Federal Ministry of Finance on fiscal reforms that lead to balanced tariff for businesses in the country. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during a presentation to the Economic Management Team (EMT) on the ministry’s ‘Contribution to Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Target’ in Abuja. She stated that the ministry is developing rules-based framework to succeed the raw-nut export ban, which lapses on 25 February 2027, enabling processors get first access to shea through NCX-certified warehouses, even as only the surplus will be exported through a national export anchor. Oduwole added: “FMITI is operationalising the NCX as the platform for structured commodity trade, with standardised grading, certified warehouses and electronic warehouse receipts, so that farmers can use stored produce to access financ...
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ACCI Requests Detailed Probe Into Tragic Ondo Plane Crash

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has requested detailed probe into the tragic plane crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State. This was even as the Chamber commended the relevant authorities and emergency responders for their efforts following the incident. President of ACCI, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN said on Wednesday in Abuja, that a  thorough investigation would unravel the  circumstances surrounding the crash and establish the immediate cause, while  preventing further recurrence. In a condolence message, Obegolu expressed deep sorrow over the terrific incident, which claimed the lives of military personnel, family members, and crew members. He commiserated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Nigerian Armed Forces, bereaved families and all Nigerians over the tragic incident. He described the crash as a painful loss to the nation, adding that the deaths of the military personnel and ...
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Nigeria Lacks Skilled Workers For Gemstones Devt -GMMAN

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Gemstones Miners and Marketers Association of Nigeria (GMMAN) has disclosed that Nigeria lacks skilled workers for the commercial development of  Gemstones. This was even as the association identified inadequate facilities for processing such as tumbling, bead making, cabochoning, faceting and jewellery manufacturing as the major challenges hindering the large-scale exportation of gemstones. President of GMMAN, Engr Adeniran Ajibade stated this at an event organised by the  Solid Minerals Directorate of Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) yesterday in Ibadan with the theme: "Promoting Gemstones Value Addition as a Catalyst for Global Competitiveness”. Ajibade stated that the government training should be continuous, adding that Nigeria’s gem and jewellery products have huge local and international markets. He requested vigorous marketing campaigns, professional branding that links gemstones to cultural and geographic features, establi...
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