Wema Bank, Etisalat Nigeria seal partnership on Tier-1 savings account

Wema Bank, Etisalat Nigeria seal partnership on Tier-1 savings account

Wema Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, and Etisalat Nigeria have partnered to introduce WemaEasySavers, a Tier-1 savings account aimed at ensuring financial inclusion for more Nigerians, especially the youth. The newly launched WemaEasySavers is an easy to...
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ASEA re-elects Onyema, NSE CEO as President

ASEA re-elects Onyema, NSE CEO as President

The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) held its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday 27, November where the election of officers took place. At the meeting, Mr. Oscar N. Onyema, OON Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Stock...
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MAN seeks reduction in interest rate

MAN seeks reduction in interest rate

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) on Monday appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria to reduce interest rates as part of measures to lift various sectors. According to MAN, retaining the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 14 per cent by...
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World Federation of Exchanges explain Commission’s crisis management proposal

World Federation of Exchanges explain Commission’s crisis management proposal

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) on Monday notes the European Commission’s proposal for regulation regarding the recovery and resolution of CCPs, and welcomes the importance placed on consistency with international standards. According to WFE, the pro...
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Demutualisation of share certificate attains 98.9 per cent success, says Gwarzo, SEC DG

Demutualisation of share certificate attains 98.9 per cent success, says Gwarzo, SEC DG

The demutualisation of share certificates in Nigerian capital market has attained 98.9 per cent success, Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo has said. Briefing Journalists on the outcome of the just concluded Capital Marke...
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Heritage Bank unveils ‘Happy Days’ promo

Heritage Bank unveils ‘Happy Days’ promo

Heritage Bank Plc is set to introduce a promo tagged, ‘Happy Days Promo’ to empower and reward its loyal customers. The promo which is additionally designed to encourage savings at this period of tight economic situation will see the emergence...
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FirstBank promotes giving back with #GivingTuesday

FirstBank promotes giving back with #GivingTuesday

Employees of First Bank of Nigeria Limited have volunteered to provide relief materials and donations to persons in need as part of its Employee Giving and Volunteering Scheme. This is as hundreds of companies around the world are involved with...
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CBN implores FG on domestic debt

CBN implores FG on domestic debt

As part of measures to protect the integrity of the financial system, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called on the Federal Government to evaluate its domestic indebtedness and put modalities in place...
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FBN Holdings backs NSE Essay competition

FBN Holdings backs NSE Essay competition

FBN Holdings Plc has thrown its weight behind the ongoing 2016  Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)  Essay Competition for students in senior secondary schools in all states of the federation.   The competition is part of NSE’s efforts at addressing one...
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First Bank unveils dedicated twitter handle, @FBN_help

First Bank unveils dedicated twitter handle, @FBN_help

First Bank of Nigeria limited, has extended its digital multi-channel customer support platform by launching a dedicated twitter account – @FBN_help to identify, respond to and resolve all customer enquiries, issues, questions and queries on social media...
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Fitch  affirms Wema Bank’s long-term national rating at BBB-

Fitch affirms Wema Bank’s long-term national rating at BBB-

 Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research has affirmed the Long-term National Rating of Wema Bank at BBB-.   In a statement, the Bank said: “This is reflective of the Bank’s stable outlook and continued viability, in...
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Elumelu to African Youth: Your time for leadership is now

Elumelu to African Youth: Your time for leadership is now

African business leader and philanthropist, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu has stated that the time for leadership amongst Nigerian and African Youth is now. Elumelu, who addressed the students of the Lagos State University, faculty members and officials of the Lagos St...
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African Securities Exchanges partner CISI on professionalism, common certification in capital markets

African Securities Exchanges partner CISI on professionalism, common certification in capital markets

The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide an effective framework to develop a common certification programme across the 26 A...
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Heritage Bank not in distress, says CBN

Heritage Bank not in distress, says CBN

Heritage Bank is not in distress, the Central Bnak of Nigeria (CBN) Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor, declared on Tuesday.   An online publication had alleged that Heritage Bank Limited is unable to meet its customers’ immediate wit...
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