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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NCC directs mobile operators to increase data tariffs

NCC directs mobile operators to increase data tariffs

NCC directs mobile operators to increase data tariffs   (The Cable)– The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has directed mobile operators to initiate a new data tariff regime from December 1, 2016 in what is effectively a price increase. In a...
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Dangote foundation donates N100m food items to IDPs, returnees in Yobe State

Dangote foundation donates N100m food items to IDPs, returnees in Yobe State

Moved by the plight of the Internally Displayed Persons (IDPs) and returnees in Yobe State, many of whom have been hit by starvation, the Dangote Foundation has flagged off the distribution of food and other relief items worth over N100...
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Peterside congratulates Akeredolu, Ondo Governor-Elect

Peterside congratulates Akeredolu, Ondo Governor-Elect

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has congratulated Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, (SAN) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for winning the Ondo State governorship election. Peterside who ...
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NLAG to present nine books

NLAG to present nine books

All is now set for Reverend Femi and Pastor Irene Olumeyan of New Life Amazing Grace Bible Church (NLAG) Lagos, to unveil nine thrilling, exciting and inspirational Christian books. According to the Church, proceeds would be used to provide care...
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IITA warns against paying lip service to agriculture

IITA warns against paying lip service to agriculture

There are negative consequences if Africa continued to pay lip service to agriculture, the Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Nteranya Sanginga has warned. Addressing members of the Board of Trustees of IITA and ...
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How I bounced back after losing N20billion, by Maduka, Coscharis boss

How I bounced back after losing N20billion, by Maduka, Coscharis boss

Foremost industrialists and President of Coscharis Group, Dr Cosmos Maduka has advised individuals who strive for success to put modalities in place to counter unexpected challenges. Speaking during an interactive session with members of Nigeria Auto Journalis...
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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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FG to name exporters of substandard agric products

FG to name exporters of substandard agric products

Henceforth, the Federal Government will name individuals and agencies behind export of substandard agricultural products. According to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, in the spirit of anti-corruption posture, the Federal Go...
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NPA MD implores Dangote, Flour Mills on early reconstruction of Wharf road

NPA MD implores Dangote, Flour Mills on early reconstruction of Wharf road

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Usman has appealed to the Managements of Dangote and Flour Mills to expedite action towards early reconstruction of Wharf road. Receiving the report on traffic decongestion of Apapa  and it&#8217...
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Akeredolu pledges to work for Ondo

Akeredolu pledges to work for Ondo

Ondo State Governor-elect,  Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has pledged to work for the people of the State. In his acceptance speech, Akeredolu commended security agencies, President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Chairman of A...
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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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Customs FOU  impounds N1.1B contraband, arrest 18 suspects

Customs FOU impounds N1.1B contraband, arrest 18 suspects

The reinvigorated anti-smuggling activities of the Federal Operations Unit, (FOU) Zone ‘C’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has resulted in the seizure of 29 prohibited items with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N1,074,099,739.00 and under payment recovered...
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