IMF expresses concern over extended impact of COVID-19
— Calls for action in Africa Chiamaka Mbonu The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed worry over the extended impact of COVID-19 pandemic into the medium-term, saying that it could reduce...
View ArticleNGX receives approval to list shares
Chiamaka Mbonu The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX) receives regulatory approval from the Nigerian Exchange Ltd (NGX) to list shares on the main board of the NGX on Friday. NGX Group Chairman,...
View ArticleEcobank flags off super rewards Season 2 campaign
. 50 customers to get cash prizes weekly COMFORT EKELEME, Business Editor Ecobank Nigeria said it has flagged off Season Two of its Super Reward programme. Head, Consumer Banking, Ecobank Nigeria,...
View ArticleWigwe, Emefiele honoured with Juris Law Award for outstanding contributions...
COMFORT EKELEME, BUSINESS EDITOR Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc, Herbert Wigwe, has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to Corporate Governance and Rule of Law in Nigeria’s...
View ArticleBreaking: FG to create mass vaccination sites in varsities, churches, others
The Federal Government on Thursday announced its plans to create mass vaccination sites in higher institutions of learning and religious centres. The Executive Director of the National Primary...
View ArticleOsinbajo to states: To raise IGR, Think like sovereign entities
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday tasked states to think out of the box in raising their respective Internally Generated Revenues. He made the remark at the maiden edition of Ekiti State’s...
View ArticleAfDB reaffirms commitment to develop SAPZ In FCT.
Favour Ishember, Abuja The Africa Development Bank (AfDB) has thrown it’s weight towards the establishment of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ), in the nation’s capital noting that...
View ArticleFidelity Bank empowers entrepreneurs in non-oil export
COMFORT EKELEME, BUSINESS EDITOR Divisional Head, Export and Agriculture, Fidelity Bank Plc, Isaiah Ndukwe said there is a need for greater private sector participation in the export sectors for...
View ArticleGlobal Hand-Washing Day: Oyo winning battle against infections with...
Oyo State Government, through the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (OYORUWASSA), Water Aid Nigeria, Living Word Mission and other allies in the war against Covid-19, cholera and other...
View ArticleLabour disputes: Industrial Arbitration Panel to be upgraded to commission- FG
AKOR SYLVESTER-Abuja In order to ensure more efficient and speedy resolution of industrial disputes between employers and employees, the Federal Government has announced plans to upgrade the...
View ArticlePSL Capital Limited Rebrands to Parthian Securities Limited
.Promises Continued Excellent Service Delivery PSL Capital Limited Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to Parthian Securities Limited PSL Capital Limited, a leading indigenous broker/dealer firm,...
View ArticleEconomy diversification: Film industry is the new oil well – Adedayo Thomas
Favour Ishember, Abuja As governments at all levels grapple with economic challenges and consider diversification of their economies, the film industry is “the new oil” that can attract investors,...
View ArticleWe are winning the war against drug abuse, trafficking soon –Marwa
The problem of drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria is “on its way to being under control”, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba...
View ArticleImmunisation: Oyetola inaugurates outbreak response to circulating vaccine...
BLESSING AKOROWOSI, Osogbo The Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday, inaugurated the Outbreak Response to Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio as part of efforts towards advancing healthy...
View ArticleIATF 2021: Afreximbank tasks FG, OPS on support for Nigerian businesses
COMFORT EKELEME, Business Editor African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Monday called on both the federal government and Organised Private Sector (OPS) to provide the necessary support by...
View Article2021: Dangote emerges most valuable brand in Nigeria for the fourth time
’MTN, most popular brand’ For the fourth time in a row, Dangote Group, a fully integrated Conglomerate and proudly Nigeria brand has again emerged as the most Valuable brand in Nigeria while the MTN...
View ArticleNigeria’s ranking as Africa’s stop FDI destination, shows success of...
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has described Nigeria’s rating as Africa’s third most attractive destination for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) by ABSA, a South African based financial service...
View ArticleCG Ali,DG NAFDAC To Lead Discourse On Proposed Excise Duty On Beverages
As the Federal Government concludes plans to have Nigeria customs begin collection of excise duties on some products such as carbonated beverages, water, tiles, among others; MMS Plus newspaper is...
View ArticleIMB report shows piracy in Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria waters records lowest in...
The latest piracy report from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) released this week shows 85 vessels boarded, nine attempted attacks, two vessels shot at and one hijacked. This is indicative that...
View ArticleFidelity Bank wins Citigroup STP Excellence Award
COMFORT EKELEME, BUSINESS EDITOR In recognition of its excellent operational efficiency in foreign currency payments, Fidelity Bank Plc has been presented the Straight-Through Processing (STP)...
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