Shirley Murphy

Federal Government Restates Commitment to Improving Business Environment Through Policy Reforms

Federal Government Restates Commitment to Improving Business Environment Through Policy Reforms

By GLEBM News Desk The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to policy reforms aimed at improving Nigeria’s business environment and strengthening private sector confidence. The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s business environment through sustained policy reforms targeted at improving corporate confidence, regulatory efficiency, and private sector participation. Officials of the…

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NGX Opens Thursday Session on Mixed Note as Investors Trade Cautiously

NGX Opens Thursday Session on Mixed Note as Investors Trade Cautiously

By GLEBM News Desk The Nigerian Exchange opened Thursday’s trading session on a mixed note as investors traded cautiously amid selective interest across key stocks. Trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) opened Thursday morning on a mixed note, with investors adopting a cautious approach in early dealings. Market activity in the opening minutes showed…

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Nigeria’s Labour Market Shows Early 2026 Job Gains as Employers Expand Hiring

Nigeria’s Labour Market Shows Early 2026 Job Gains as Employers Expand Hiring

By Darasimi Kikelomo Nigeria’s labour market shows expanding job opportunities in early 2026 as employers solidify hiring in financial, tech, and services sectors, reports show. Nigeria’s labour market is showing signs of strengthening in early 2026, with employers reporting broader hiring activity across key sectors including financial services, information technology, and professional services. Labour analysts…

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Eko Disco Names Wola Joseph-Condotti Interim CEO as Utility Navigates Sector Reforms

Eko Disco Names Wola Joseph-Condotti Interim CEO as Utility Navigates Sector Reforms

By GLEBM News Desk Eko Disco has appointed Wola Joseph-Condotti as interim CEO, tapping deep institutional experience as the utility responds to regulatory and transition pressures. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Disco) has appointed Wola Joseph‑Condotti as Interim Chief Executive Officer, positioning a long-serving executive to steer the utility through a demanding phase for…

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Global Markets Advance as Asian Stocks Rally on Technology Optimism

Global Markets Advance as Asian Stocks Rally on Technology Optimism

By Darasimi Kikelomo Global markets advanced on Tuesday as Asian stocks rallied on technology optimism, while investors awaited key U.S. inflation data. Global equity markets traded higher on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, as a strong rally across Asian markets lifted investor sentiment and set a positive tone for global trading sessions. According to Reuters, Asian…

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SEC Signals Tougher Market Oversight in 2026 Following New Investments and Securities Act

SEC Signals Tougher Market Oversight in 2026 Following New Investments and Securities Act

By GLEBM News Desk Nigeria’s SEC says it will step up enforcement in 2026 under the new Investments and Securities Act to curb market abuse and strengthen investor confidence. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to intensify enforcement of capital market rules in 2026, following the enactment of the Investments and Securities…

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NERC Flags Power Debts as Benin, Togo, Niger Owe Nigeria Over ₦25bn; Ajaokuta Steel Bills Hit ₦1.03bn

NERC Flags Power Debts as Benin, Togo, Niger Owe Nigeria Over ₦25bn; Ajaokuta Steel Bills Hit ₦1.03bn

By Raymond Akorede NERC says Benin, Togo and Niger owe Nigeria over ₦25bn for electricity, while Ajaokuta Steel and its host community owe over ₦1.03bn. Nigeria’s power sector revenue challenges deepened in the third quarter of 2025 as unpaid obligations from both domestic and international customers persisted, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)….

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From Displacement to Decent Work: How Syrian Refugees Are Rebuilding Lives Through Jobs in Jordan’s Zaatari Camp

From Displacement to Decent Work: How Syrian Refugees Are Rebuilding Lives Through Jobs in Jordan’s Zaatari Camp

By Darasimi Kikelomo ILO employment services in Jordan’s Zaatari camp are helping Syrian refugees access training, secure jobs, and rebuild stable livelihoods through decent work. For thousands of Syrian refugees in Jordan’s Zaatari Refugee Camp, displacement brought years of uncertainty, hardship, and dependence on humanitarian aid. Today, for some, access to decent work is beginning…

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NLC Gives Tinubu Government Two Weeks to Address Wage, Petrol Price and Health Sector Disputes

NLC Demands Review of Tax Laws, Urges Deeper Labour–Government Engagement at Summonu Book Launch

By Darasimi Kikelomo The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently review Nigeria’s tax laws, fully constitute the PENCOM Board, and deepen engagement with organised labour, warning that exclusionary policymaking undermines democracy and worsens hardship for workers and the poor. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the call in Abuja on…

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