Edo farmers, investors to get N500m Agric Credit

Edo farmers, investors to get N500m Agric Credit

To provide guarantee for agribusiness investments in the state, the Edo State Government has partnered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)  to set up a N500 million Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme (CACS). Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, revealed...
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World Bank to support power sector recovery agenda in Nigeria with $1b

World Bank to support power sector recovery agenda in Nigeria with $1b

The World Bank is to support Nigeria’s Power Sector Recovery Programme (PSRP) with not less than $1billion.  In a statement on Wednesday, the Bank explained that its delegation had informed the Federal Government that it was pleased with progress in...
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Access Bank unveils growth agenda, explains 351 new branches

Access Bank unveils growth agenda, explains 351 new branches

Foremost financial institution, Access Bank Plc on Monday announced new five-year strategy with an ambitious plan to become Africa’s Gateway to the World.   Briefing stakeholders at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), the Bank explained that development is t...
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Oando:Shareholders demand Kemi Adeosun’s sack

Oando:Shareholders demand Kemi Adeosun’s sack

South-South Coordinator of the Oando Shareholders Solidarity Group (OSSG), Mr Clement Ebitimi, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, for allegedly meddling in the forensic audit of Oando Plc.  Some newspapers ...
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FG appoints Abdul Zubair acting DG of SEC

FG appoints Abdul Zubair acting DG of SEC

The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Abdul Zubair, the acting Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with immediate effect.     He was before the appointment, the Director in charge of External Relations in the Commission.  ...
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Nigeria to commence implementation of revised import, export guidelines January 1, 2018

Nigeria to commence implementation of revised import, export guidelines January 1, 2018

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com  –      Nigeria is to commence implementation of the 2017 Revised Import and Export Guidelines on January 1, 2018.   Speaking at a sensitisation workshop in Lagos on Thursday, the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi.....
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Investors Stake N35.1b on 14.2billion Shares In Four Days

Investors Stake N35.1b on 14.2billion Shares In Four Days

A total turnover of 14.257 billion shares worth N35.056 billion in 17,379 deals were traded between Monday and Thursday this week by investors on the floor of NigerianStock Exchange (NSE) in contrast to a total of 2.182 billion shares valued...
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FG suspends SEC DG, two others

FG suspends SEC DG, two others

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Mounir Gwarzo and two others have been suspended from office by the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun as the Federal Government launches investigation into several allegations of...
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Ecobank Nigeria Appoints Olagbami Chief Risk Officer

Ecobank Nigeria Appoints Olagbami Chief Risk Officer

Ecobank Nigeria has announced the appointment of Mr. Adebiyi Olagbami as an Executive Director and the Chief Risk Officer of the Bank effective November 15, 2017.  Mr Olagbami has 25 years banking experience with over 21 years in Risk Management....
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Nigerian Breweries, Stanbic IBTC top gainers’ table as market capitalisation sustains growth by N89b

Nigerian Breweries, Stanbic IBTC top gainers’ table as market capitalisation sustains growth by N89b

Nigerian Breweries on Tuesday recorded the highest price gain of N6.43 to lead the gainers’ table and closed at N137.60 per share.   Stanbic IBTC followed by a gain of N1.85 to close at N41.85, while Dangote Cement increased by...
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Sterling Bank bags best award in financial inclusion

Sterling Bank bags best award in financial inclusion

Sterling Bank Plc, has won the best company in financial inclusion award at the SERAs CSR Africa 2017 awards held in Lagos.  The theme of this year’s edition of the awards is transformational sustainability: From Social Responsibility to Social Impact....
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Ministry faults ‘flagrant abuse of import duty waivers by some NGOs, importers’

Ministry faults ‘flagrant abuse of import duty waivers by some NGOs, importers’

The Federal Ministry of Finance has alleged attempts by some importers and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) to malign the name of the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun over “spurious claims of refusing to grant import duty waivers in respect of...
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Citibank hosts cash, trade seminar for banking industry professionals

Citibank hosts cash, trade seminar for banking industry professionals

Citibank recently concluded a week long Cash & Trade Seminar for banking industry professionals.  The seminar had over 45 participants from various banks in the industry.  The annual seminar is a demonstration of Citi’s commitment to using its global ...
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N8b CBN scam: How N8.3m was substituted with paper, by Ecobank staff

N8b CBN scam: How N8.3m was substituted with paper, by Ecobank staff

Mr Omotayo Sowunmi, a witness in the  alleged N8 billion Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) currency scam case, on Wednesday said that the apex bank  lost N8.3 million in a single box meant to contain N10 million. Testifying before Justice...
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