Justice James Omotosho, of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the Fundamental Human rights suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu against the Federal Government. Kanu, in the suit, is seeking N1 billion in damages from the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Department of…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has stated that it will continue to collaborate with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and all relevant stakeholders in the Reconciliation Committee set up by President Bola Tinubu to investigate, review and reconcile the financial records on alleged indebtedness to the Federation by both NNPC Limited…
Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blasted the state APC over alleged diversion of the N2 billion naira palliative fund, saying “we are not a corrupt government like yours. Responding to the statement from the APC, Osun PDP Chairman, Hon Sunday Bisi said APC government that ran the state aground with…
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called on the Federal Government and stakeholders in business sectors to synergise efforts in empowering and supporting the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for a sustainable future. This was made known by the President of ACCI, Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar in commemorating the 2023 World MSME…
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) forex policy to unify the foreign exchange saying it is a welcomed development and a big step towards improving the ease of doing business in Nigeria. Speaking on the new policy, the President of ACCI, Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar stated…
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reacted to the removal of fuel subsidy and the negative effect it would pose on the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) business community. At the presidential inauguration on Monday, 29th May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his inaugural speech announced the total removal of the…
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has lauded the effort of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) towards the harmonization of overlapping regulations within the various secretariats, departments, and agencies (SDAs) that were disturbing the ease of doing business in FCT. The resolution of tax harmonization which has been one of the major…
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) delegation led by the Executive Director National Chamber Policy Centre (NPAC) of the Chamber, Mr. Chidiebere Onwumere paid a courtesy call on the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) seeking partnership for the upcoming SME event, “The Funding Forum” jointly owned by ACCI and Centre…
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has handed over a 10 hectares of the Chamber’s property to Cityspace Property Limited for construction of Ultra-modern market which is expected to transform the business space of Abuja and will be rated as one of the best Ultra-modern markets in Africa. The President of ACCI, Dr Al-mujtaba…
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) congratulates the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Global African Business Association (GABA), Ms. Rerhi Onomake who assumed office on Monday, 9 January 2023. Ms. Onomake, was appointed to lead the Global African Business Association making history as the first woman to lead GABA. Ms. Onomake will…
