BUSINESS

Nigeria Targets $7.7 Trillion Halal Economy with New Saudi Arabia Agreement

Daily Dispatch February 28, 2025

The Federal Government has entered into a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company, aiming to position Nigeria as a major player in the global halal market valued at $7.7 trillion. This agreement will promote investment, technical collaboration, and market

BUSINESS

Kogi State set to become major industrial and trade hub

Daily Dispatch February 27, 2025

Kogi State is set to become a major industrial and trade hub, thanks to a landmark partnership with the People’s Republic of China. The state government has secured an agreement with China for the establishment of the Kogi Hunan Special Economic Zone, which will operate as a Free Trade Zone ¹. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo […]

BUSINESS

ICAN, Union Bank of Nigeria Foster Stronger Relationship with Visit

Daily Dispatch February 27, 2025

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) recently paid a courtesy visit to Stallion Plaza, Union Bank of Nigeria’s Head Office. This visit marks a significant step in fostering a stronger relationship between the two esteemed institutions. During the visit, ICAN and Union Bank representatives engaged in fruitful discussions to explore potential areas

BUSINESS

Just In: Again Dangote slashes petrol pump price

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2025

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has slashed the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, for the second time this month. It has cut N65 off the previous price of N890, bringing it down to N825 per litre at the gantry (ex-depot). This follows a N60 reduction on February 1. The ex-depot price has […]

BUSINESS

Rewane, CBN and the Naira

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2025

By Lawal Nasir Bismarck Rewane, the CEO of Financial Derivatives Company, is an economist of note. But as recent developments showed, he can also be subjected to misfiring (and this is not a friendly fire). He can also be misquoted and or interpreted wrongly, even mischievously. As an authority in the field of economics, Rewane’s […]

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

Nigeria, Kazakhstan to Sign MOU in Agriculture, Trade, IT Collaboration

Daily Dispatch February 23, 2025

Nigeria and Kazakhstan are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cement bilateral relations aimed at building cooperation in agriculture, trade and information technologies. The plan is presently been consummated at a business conference in Abuja on Sunday, facilitated by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, which brought into the country […]