Ben Eguzozie is business a.m. regional lead based in Port Harcourt, providing regional and national  coverage for economy, business and finance
You can contact him on ben.eguzozie@businessamlive.com with stories and commentary.

Largest ever Australian trade issued in Africa AfDB bonds target social issues: electricity, WASH, flood-risk reduction, employment

IMF says Sub-Saharan Africa needs $425bn additional financing   Nigerian small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and other

  Pro-tax reformers say model from US capitalist-oriented tax system Challenge is lack of tech to drive it through Over 40m

The rash of commissioning of projects and flagging off of new ones by Governor Nyesom Wike in Rivers State within the last six years

Sanwo-Olu wants a centre in Lagos Skills vital to economic well-being, key levers for growth – Dangote   A €7 million skills centres

Dangote, BUA, Waltersmith, others to shed off equity stakes Oil industry structure shifts from supply tightness to supply surplus

Beiersdorf NIVEA Consumer Products Nigeria, part of the world’s largest skincare manufacturer, through its foremost brand Nivea Men,

Creates system in Milan which splits Nigerian 100%‭ ‬scope of work for non-cryogenic packages Insists non-cryogenic materials to be

  $15bn complex to save Nigeria 41% importation cost – Emefiele Nigerian private sector set to push 850,000bpd refining capacity

  Cautions against hoarding, panic buying But PMS sells N170 in South-east, South-south       The Nigerian