THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY AT 59

Over the last 59 years the Nigerian economy has transformed from a basically agrarian economy to an economy driven largely by resources from the oil and gas sector. The 2019 first quarter GDP data shows that the non-oil sector accounts for 90.9% of the GDP while the oil sector accounts for 9.1%. The paradox is…

LCCI COMMENDS SETTING UP OF THE ECONOMIC ADVISORY COUNCIL (LCCI)

The Lagos chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) commends the setting up of the Economic Advisory Council by President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. This is a welcome development which will help to give the desired direction to the nation’s economic management. The stature, pedigree and the independence of the members of the council are clearly not…

LCCI HOLDS MEMBERS’ DAY EXHIBITION AND NETWORKING FORUM

3 September, 2019; Lagos, Nigeria: The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the premier Chamber of Commerce and a leading voice in the organized private sector (OPS) in Nigeria, is set to hold the 2019 edition of its annual Members’ Day Exhibition and Networking Event. The annual business event is aimed at providing a…

LCCI, ICRC PARTNER TO DEEPEN SOCIAL INVESTMENT IN AFRICA

LCCI, ICRC PARTNER TO DEEPEN SOCIAL INVESTMENT IN AFRICA 11 September, 2019; Lagos, Nigeria: The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the premier Chamber of Commerce and a leading voice in the organized private sector (OPS) in Nigeria is in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross to hold a Sensitization Forum…