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Barriers to competitiveness: Mapping a path for SMEs

OputuWith the seeming population in place, but almost bereft of the requisite skills, experts have emphasised the need for Nigeria to address prevailing human capacity deficit, especially for small businesses if it is to maintain and grow its economy...

BoI’s managed funds may hit N1trillion soon

•Records 75 per cent disbursement, loan recovery

THOUGH awaiting recapitalization from the Federal Government to the tune of N750 billion, indications have shown that the Bank of Industry’s (BoI) managed funds may soon hit the N1 trillion...

Lafarge Cement renews commitment to innovation

IN response to its shareholders’ demand, Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc renewed its commitment to enhance its research and development processes and pricing in order to deepen its market penetration.

Indeed, the company’s shareholders had...

International Distillers receives award for quality management

FOR enhancing its total quality management, especially in terms of production, distribution and customer satisfaction, the African Brand Review has named Chelsea London Dry Gin, a product of International Distillers Limited, the best gin for the...

Tourism as trade driver: A future threatened by low convergence

OlumoOver the past decades, international trade and tourism have steadily increased, placing burden on governments to balance opportunities and profitability while not losing sight of security. The leap in global trade, for example, meant that...

Infrastructure, visa regime as barriers to trade growth

Despite the rise of emerging markets and of Africa in particular, in the global trade scene, inadequate infrastructure however remains a major obstacle towards Africa achieving its full trade and economic growth potential. With Africa seen as one...