Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla The Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (BATICC), Abuja, wore a colourful and business-like atmosphere as thousands of delegates, ministers, chief executive officers, investors, diplomats, regulators, engineers, exhibitors, visitors and technology experts from across the world converged on the nation’s capital for the 25th anniversary edition of the Nigeria […]
Phone Manufacturers Ready to Establish Factories in Nigeria Will Get Presidential Waivers, Says NCC Board Chairman
By George Ozalla Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, has assured global smartphone manufacturers of presidential support and special investment incentives if they establish production facilities in Nigeria, declaring that the Federal Government is prepared to remove major barriers to local device manufacturing.Olorunnimbe made the commitment […]
Gold Reef Villa Headlines MC Bob’s Comedy Show
Special Report By Chukwudi George Ozalla Gold Reef Villa, the property and hospitality brands founded by businessman and philanthropist High Chief Ifekudu, has emerged as the headline sponsor of the forthcoming edition of MC Bob’s Magnificent Comedy Show, a development that has further raised interest in an event already commanding attention within business, entertainment and […]
DBN Marks International Women’s Day, Calls for Greater Support for Women Entrepreneurs
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 […]
