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Court upholds FCCPC authority to probe medical negligence

By Progress Godfrey, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the powers of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate complaints of medical negligence, in a ruling seen as strengthening consumer protection in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. This is contained in a statement by the FCCPC on Tuesday, noting that Justice […]

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Low MSMEs participation in support programmes worrisome — SMEDAN

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, has expressed concern over the low participation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, in available government support programmes, despite huge interventions aimed at boosting business growth. Director General of SMEDAN, Mr. Charles Odii, raised the concern during a working visit to Falcon Chemicals Ltd in […]

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How Nigeria can unlock $74bn Livestock Economy — Maiha 

•Unveils FG’s 10-point strategy, seeks private investment  •Targets productivity, financing, infrastructure gap  The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has outlined a comprehensive roadmap for unlocking Nigeria’s projected $74 billion livestock economy, stressing that bold reforms, strategic investments and stronger private sector participation are critical to achieving the target by 2035. Speaking at […]

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Nigeria spends $6bn annually on imported clothing

•Commends local producer By Gabriel Ewepu The Federal Government, FG, has indicated that Nigeria’s textile industry is struggling with massive importation, poor infrastructural backbone against local manufacturers and trade malpractices. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, Minister of Industries, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olajumoke Oduwole, said as a result of weakened domestic production, Nigeria spends about […]

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