MPC Communique

MPC Communique

Background The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on the 24th and 25th of September, 2018 and evaluated developments in the global and domestic economic and financial environments in the first eight months of 2018, as well as the outlook for the rest...
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Labour Mobilises For Nationwide Strike

Labour Mobilises For Nationwide Strike

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com –     Citing delay in the implementation of a new national Minimum Wage for Nigerian Workers, organised labour on Monday commenced mobilisation  for a nation-wide strike.     President, United Labour Congress (ULC), Mr...
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All-New Kia Cerato Debuts December In Nigeria

All-New Kia Cerato Debuts December In Nigeria

Unveiled at the 2018 New York International Auto Show in Manhattan, United States of America, the All-new Kia Cerato is to debuts in Nigeria towards the end of this year.    The new Cereto according to its manufacturer has  made...
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Traders Lament Harassment, Closure Of 400 Nigerian-Shops In Ghana

Traders Lament Harassment, Closure Of 400 Nigerian-Shops In Ghana

The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) have petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) over the alleged consistent and repeated threats, intimidation and harassment as well as the closure of o...
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ILO Awards First Decent Work Research Prize To Mandela, Carmelo

ILO Awards First Decent Work Research Prize To Mandela, Carmelo

The International Labour Organization on Monday  awarded its first annual Decent Work Research Prize to Nobel peace laureate and former South African President Nelson Mandela and to the eminent academic and specialist in social security, Professor Carmelo Mes...
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Pirates Kidnap Ship’s Crew In Nigeria, Destroys Communications Equipment

Pirates Kidnap Ship’s Crew In Nigeria, Destroys Communications Equipment

Pirates have kidnapped 12 crew members from a Swiss cargo vessel in Nigerian waters. Massoel Shipping said its vessel, MV Glarus, was carrying wheat from Lagos to Port Harcourt when it was attacked on Saturday. “The pirate gang boarded the...
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INEC Fixes Thursday For Osun Governorship Election Rerun

INEC Fixes Thursday For Osun Governorship Election Rerun

 The returning officer for September 22 Osun governorship election, Prof. Joseph Afuwape, has fixed September 27, 2018 for a rerun election. This followed the declaration of the keenly contested election inconclusive. He urged all the political parties to mai...
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Heritage Bank Wins Three Agric, SME Awards

Heritage Bank Wins Three Agric, SME Awards

Heritage Bank Plc has been adjudged “Best SME Bank Nigeria 2018” by Capital Finance International (CFI.co) and “Agriculture Bank of the Year 2018” by the Nigeria Agriculture Awards (MAA). Also, the bank was awarded the Best CIBN Chapter of the...
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Photo News

Photo News

L-R: President, Association of Issuing House of Nigeria, Mr Sonnie Ayere, Acting Director General,  Securities and Exchange Commission, Ms Mary Uduk, 1st Vice President, AIHN  Mr Chuka Eseka and Director of Finance AIHN Mrs Oyinda Akinyemi during a Meeting b...
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Edo Pleads Presidential Pardon For Ambrose Alli

Edo Pleads Presidential Pardon For Ambrose Alli

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said his administration is championing a plea for Presidential Pardon for the first Executive Governor of old Bendel State, late Prof. Ambrose Folorunsho Alli.  Obaseki disclosed this during the 29th Memorial Day Ce...
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Jameson Irish Unveils New Campaign In Nigeria

Jameson Irish Unveils New Campaign In Nigeria

Jameson Irish Whiskey has unveiled its ‘Smooth Taste, That’s Why” campaign featuring the best of the Alté scene. The cool and edgy campaign features brand influencers across music, fashion and lifestyle.  The campaign will launch across thirteen billbo...
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Bayelsa, SIFAX Group To Collaborate On Aviation, Maritime Development

Bayelsa, SIFAX Group To Collaborate On Aviation, Maritime Development

Bayelsa State Government will collaborate with SIFAX Group to develop the state’s aviation and maritime potentials. This was revealed during the working visit of the top management team of the Bayelsa Investment Promotion Agency (BIPA) led by Patience Ranami...
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Rivers, Bayelsa, Lagos Top Investment Destination In First Six Months Of 2018

Rivers, Bayelsa, Lagos Top Investment Destination In First Six Months Of 2018

For the first six months of 2018, three states comprising of Rivers, Bayelsa and Lagos State   top list of foreign investment destination in Nigeria.    A report put together by the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) explained that Rivers State...
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CBN Revokes Skye Bank’s licence

CBN Revokes Skye Bank’s licence

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licence of Skye Bank Plc. However, depositors’ funds, according to the apex Bank remain safe.    Governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefile, broke the news on Friday at a press...
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