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Leverage AI for improved service delivery, FIDIC deputy president urges engineers
The Deputy President, International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Africa, George Okoroma, has urged engineers to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve quality service delivery in the construction industry and embrace other economic opportunities in the sector. Okoroma said th
Listed firms groan over rising OPEX, 71% surge in energy cost
The high cost of energy continues to take its toll on businesses in the form of high production cost, with two companies spending The post Listed firms groan over rising OPEX, 71% surge in energy cost
EXPO to promote trade, tech innovation
Chairperson, Trade Promotion Board of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Abimbola Olashore, has said that the upcoming Information Communication Technology and Telecommunications Expo (ICTEL EXPO 2024) will promote trade and commerce through the current technological innovations. Spe
Experts urge SMEs to embrace eco-friendly manufacturing, upcycling
Micro, small and medium-sized businesses have been urged to embrace eco-friendly manufacturing practices and upcycling to reduce input costs. Speaking at a one-day fair to mark this year's World Environmental Week held at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), by the university's Green Eco Hub, the Hub's
LCCI urges govt to tackle bottlenecks in ease-of-doing-business
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to tackle bottlenecks confronting the manufacturing sector. The body charged the government to carry out targeted fiscal interventions such as lowering and fixing the customs exchange rates for import duties and spend
Ogbonge-SWOFON trade fair empowers female business owners
The Ogbonge Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria has held a three-day women's agricultural and entrepreneurial trade fair for women-led businesses and players in the agri-business chain. The just concluded maiden edition of the fair, which was held in Lagos, welcomed hundreds of small b
NAMA upgrades surveillance systems to enhance airspace safety, security
In a bid to enhance the safety and security of the nation's airspace, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has embarked on the upgrade of its surveillance infrastructure across the nation's airports and other remote installations across the country. Already, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has
Manufacturers call for fair power pricing amid macroeconomic challenges
Local manufacturers have again pleaded with the federal government for equitable power pricing to sustain manufacturing operations in Nigeria.
Nigerian Breweries completes acquisition of Distell Nigeria
Nigerian Breweries Plc has completed the acquisition of a majority stake, 80 per cent, in Distell Wines and Spirits Nigeria Limited