By George Ozalla The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) on Thursday celebrated the 2026 International Women’s Day with a high level gathering of policymakers, financial experts, entrepreneurs and development partners in Abuja, urging stronger institutional support and improved access to finance for women-led enterprises across the country.The event, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, brought […]
Nigeria Signs Agreement to Host Intra-African Trade Fair 2027
By George Ozalla Nigeria has formally signed the hosting agreement for the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair, positioning Lagos as the venue for one of Africa’s largest trade and investment gatherings aimed at expanding commerce across the continent.The agreement was signed in Lagos on March 9 between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the African Export-Import […]
NCC Mulls 14-Day Notice Before SIM Deactivation
By George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is considering a proposal that would require telecommunications operators in the country to give subscribers a minimum of 14 days’ notice before deactivating their Subscriber Identity Module cards.The proposed measure is part of a wider regulatory effort by the commission to strengthen consumer protection and improve the […]
DPH Trains Business Owners in Abuja, Deepens Executive Capacity for Structured Growth
By Chukwudi George Ozalla “Growth does not answer to luck; it answers to structure, discipline and leadership prepared for the future,” a philosophy often associated with Aliko Dangote, Africa’s foremost industrialist and founder of the Dangote Group, framed the tone of a high level executive session hosted in Abuja by Deutsche Partners Holding (DPH), where […]
Customs Clarifies Exchange Rate Application in Cargo Valuation
by George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service has clarified concerns surrounding the application of foreign exchange rates in customs valuation, stating that it does not determine or alter exchange rates used in processing import and export declarations.In a press statement signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, for the […]
Afreximbank Approves $100 Million Facility to Upgrade Bahamas Road Infrastructure
by George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $100 million receivables discounting facility for Bahamas Striping Group of Companies Ltd to support road construction and rehabilitation projects across the Bahamas.The financing, announced in Nassau on February 11, 2026, is expected to fund the rehabilitation and construction of more than 320 kilometres of […]
SEDC Summit Opens in Enugu as Region Charts Path to Shared Prosperity
Special News Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla Enugu State became the centre of decisive regional development on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 as the South East Development Commission Vision 2050 Stakeholders’ Summit opened at the International Conference Centre. Policymakers, technocrats, politicians, academia, business leaders, cultural and entertainment figures, civil society actors, international guests, and development partners […]
NCC Board, Sanwo-Olu Deepen Ties to Boost Lagos Telecoms
by George Ozalla The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, led by Chairman Idris Olorunnimbe, has renewed its strategic engagement with the Lagos State Government following a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Lagos. The meeting underscored a mutual commitment to deepening collaboration on critical issues affecting the telecommunications sector, particularly those impacting […]
NCC Moves to Impose N12.4bn Penalty on Telecom Operators Over Poor Service Quality
by George Ozalla The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is preparing to levy potential penalties totalling about N12.4 billion on major telecommunications operators for widespread breaches of network quality standards, intensifying regulatory enforcement amid persistent consumer complaints and service shortfalls.The regulator said pre‑enforcement notices have been issued to affected companies as cases progress through internal processes, […]
Access Bank Faces Fresh Allegations Over ₦494.9m Shareholding Loss Claim
by George Ozalla Fresh and detailed allegations have surfaced against Access Bank Plc over an alleged 2002 boardroom action that the family of the late Paul Adedoyin Odunaiya claims led to the loss of shares, dividends and profits now valued at ₦494,913,658.35.Petitions, correspondence and supporting documents obtained by journalists indicate that the dispute dates back […]
