Category: News

SEC Nigeria Unveils Green Bond Rules
December 4, 2018 No Responses

SEC Nigeria Unveils Green Bond Rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria (“SEC”) officially launched the Green Bonds Issuance Rules at a ceremony yesterday.  Following a series of engagements with stakeholders and Capital Market Operators, the SEC rolled out its rules on Green Bonds on October 12, 2018.  The SEC has collaborated on several...
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Minister: Nigeria To Partner Other African Countries On Blue Economy
December 4, 2018 No Responses

Minister: Nigeria To Partner Other African Countries On Blue Economy

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its readiness to cooperate with sister countries and development bodies to advance Africa’s prosperity through the safe and sustainable use of the continent’s vast sea and ocean resources.  The Minister of T...
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Police Lauds Atiku’s Sokoto Rally
December 4, 2018 No Responses

Police Lauds Atiku’s Sokoto Rally

The Police Command in Sokoto State on Monday said the North-West campaign rally of  the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, held in Sokoto was hitch-free. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Co...
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Buhari: No Country Can Confront Climate Change Alone
December 4, 2018 No Responses

Buhari: No Country Can Confront Climate Change Alone

President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday in Katowice, Poland, said no country can confront climate change alone, urging UN-member countries to rededicate themselves to the task of rebuilding and restoring a healthy environment for future generations. In an address t...
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SEC Takes e-Dividend Campaign To South East
December 3, 2018 No Responses

SEC Takes e-Dividend Campaign To South East

In a move to further enlighten investors and the general public on the process and benefits of e-Dividend, multiple subscription, e-processes and other contemporary issues in the Nigerian Capital Market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria th...
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‘I’m The Real Buhari’
December 3, 2018 No Responses

‘I’m The Real Buhari’

President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed as wicked the cloning allegation against him, saying ‘‘It’s real me, I assure you. I will soon celebrate my 76th birthday and I will still go strong’’.    The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media....
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NPA: Operating Surplus For 2017, 2018 Already Remitted To Federation Account
November 30, 2018 No Responses

NPA: Operating Surplus For 2017, 2018 Already Remitted To Federation Account

The Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Thursday dismissed newspaper reports which alleged that it has failed to remit operating surplus for 2017.   In a statement, NPA described as inaccurate newspaper reports alleging that it has “failed to...
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Infinity Tyres Flags 0ff 2018 Value Drive
November 30, 2018 No Responses

Infinity Tyres Flags 0ff 2018 Value Drive

As part of preparations and in the spirit of the Festive Christmas season, Nigeria’s leading tyre, battery,lubricants, solar/renewable energy solutions and premium automobile accessories company, Infinity Group is offering its customers, a chance to experien...
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Drunk Pilot Jailed
November 30, 2018 No Responses

Drunk Pilot Jailed

A Japanese pilot has been jailed after being caught more than nine times over the alcohol limit as he prepared to fly a passenger jet from Heathrow airport. Judge Phillip Matthews condemned Katsutoshi Jitsukawa, 42, saying the prospect of him...
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FG, States, LGs Share N788.13b
November 29, 2018 No Responses

FG, States, LGs Share N788.13b

The Federal Government, States and Local Governments, on Wednesday shared N788.13 billion as federal allocation for the month of October at the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting. A statement issued by Mr Oise Johnson, Head, Press and Publi...
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Senate Seeks Suspension Of New Tariff On Alcohol
November 28, 2018 No Responses

Senate Seeks Suspension Of New Tariff On Alcohol

Nigerian Senate on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to put on hold the implementation of the excise tariff increment on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.   The upper chamber said the suspension should be in force until all stakeholders  have...
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Report: Women Still Earning 20 Per Cent Less Than Men
November 27, 2018 No Responses

Report: Women Still Earning 20 Per Cent Less Than Men

Global wage growth in 2017 fell to its lowest rate since 2008, far below levels before the global financial crisis, according to a new International Labour Organization (ILO) report.  The Global Wage Report 2018/19  finds that in real terms (adjusted...
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Commission Approves Sale of HSH Nordbank
November 27, 2018 No Responses

Commission Approves Sale of HSH Nordbank

The European Commission has approved the sale of HSH Nordbank by the German Länder of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein to private investors. The approval was granted after the Commission found the sale was carried out through an open, competitive and non-discri...
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Presco Emerges 2018 Agric Firm As MD Bags CEO Of The Year Award
November 26, 2018 No Responses

Presco Emerges 2018 Agric Firm As MD Bags CEO Of The Year Award

A key player in the agriculture sector of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Presco Plc, has emerged winner of the Agriculture Company of the year 2018.   At a colourful ceremony held at Eko Hotels in Lagos on Sunday, the...
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