The hospitality industry, especially hotels, apartments and tourist grounds, led Detty December sales in Lagos to hit an impressive $71.6 million, the state government said on Monday. Hotels accounted for …
The Economy
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 34.80% in December 2024. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report …
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SHIPPING & TRADE
Nigerian banks withdraw from export proceeds repatriation extension
by The Economyby The EconomyFollowing a recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, many commercial banks and other related financial institutions associated with export handling and financing have announced their immediate withdrawal …
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AVIATION TRAVELS & HOSPITALITY
SAHCO sacks staff, orders investigation over alleged N100k extortionÂ
by The Economyby The EconomyThe Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has laid off one of its staff allegedly involved in an extortion of N100, 000 from one Oyewale Oyesiji, an Osun State-based automobile …
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NEWS & PUBLIC ECONOMY
Diezani Loots: Nigeria, US sign $52.88m repatriation agreement
by The Economyby The EconomyThe Nigerian Government and the US Government on Friday signed an agreement for the repatriation of 52.88 million dollars being proceeds from the forfeiture of the Galactica assets, linked to …
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AGENCIES
New aviation perm sec tours NAMA headquarters, makes major remarks on agency’s operations
by The Economyby The EconomyThe newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana has commended the critical role played by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) …
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As part of corporate plans to deepen its presence in Sub-saharan Africa, Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, First Bank is looking to expand into several other Adrican countries, including Ethiopia, Angola …
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SHIPPING & TRADE
No government, financial influences on our election — MWUN
by The Economyby The EconomyThe Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has said its upcoming election is devoid of any government or financial influence, contrary to a report by a maritime industry newspaper. MWUN …
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An emerging financial institution in Nigeria, Bankit Microfinance Bank, has unveiled its web banking platform to provide customers with an additional digital channel to manage and carry out uninterrupted daily …
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REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Lagos seals over 10 buildings in Ejigbo over non-compliance with building codes
by The Economyby The Economy…urges landlords to take advantage of state amnesty program to regularize building documents Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), says it has sealed over 10 buildings in Victory Estate, Ejigbo, …