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Blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Keytruda, which have long carried hefty price tags, may soon become more affordable as their patents near expiration. Industry experts believe that when the exclusive …
Policymakers are calling for sweeping tax reforms aimed at removing regulatory bottlenecks that have long stifled business expansion. The push for reform comes as industry players warn that cumbersome tax …
The Professional Excellence and Development Institute of Nigeria (PEDIN) has inaugurated a new set of state executives, in a bid to deepen professional ethics, leadership capacity and career development across …
The Federal Government has disclosed that a total of 457 illegal mining sites have been identified across Nigeria within the past year, a revelation that underscores the scale of unregulated …
9mobile has come out in full force to dismiss the recent rumors swirling about a possible shutdown of its operations. In a firm statement issued by top management, the telecom …
Concerns have continued to mount over the negative impact of operations in Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs) on local businesses and manufacturers, as industry stakeholders decry what they describe as …
In a renewed effort to rid Nigeria’s markets of life-threatening products, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has stepped up enforcement actions against the importation and circulation of substandard tyres. …
Agricultural stakeholders have called on the Nigerian government to create and implement policies that attract private sector investments into the agricultural sector. They emphasize that such policies are essential to …
In a landmark move to bolster women entrepreneurship, the Bank of Industry (BOI), in collaboration with the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (WCCIMA), has launched a …
Baobab Microfinance Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-entrepreneurs across Nigeria by disbursing loans worth over N323bn to more than 407,000 customers. This …
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