Archives for January, 2017
Kemi Adeosun to play host at insurance sector retreat
Born out of the desire to promote insurance penetration across the county, the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM has concluded plans for a multi-sector gathering at its first annual retreat through…
UBA fetes academic excellence, unveils 15 campus ambassadors
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has launched its maiden edition of Campus Ambassador Programme (CAP). The deputy managing director of the bank, Mr. Victor Osadolor said at the launch…
Social Investment Micro-Credit targets over 1m Nigerians in first year cycle
In consolidation of the Buhari Presidency’s Social Investment Programmes (SIPs), the Federal Government has so far disbursed 23,400 loans to beneficiaries in 13 states & Federal Capital Territory under the…
Investor receives recovered N1.5m for Illegal sale of shares
The investor protection initiatives of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a boost last weekend when an investor, Rev. Fr. Samuel Ukeje Ikechukwu received a cheque for the sum…
Med-View Airline to list on NSE
Med-View Airline has concluded plans to list its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) by way of ‘listed by introduction.’ The airline’s executive director, business development, Mr. Isiaq Na-Allah…
CBN urges quick passage of 2017 budget
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has called on the relevant authorities to ensure the quick passage of the 2017 budget and to seriously consider using…
NAFDAC destroys substandard drugs worth N9.6 billion
The National Agency for Foods Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed substandard pharmaceutical products in Igwurita, near Port Harcourt. Commenting on this, the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole,…
Imo Airs maiden flight lands in Owerri
The Imo State Government flight, Imo Air yesterday landed at the Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri with the first set of passengers. A release issued by Chief Press Secretary to…
FirstBank takes banking to Campus with an array of eBanking Products and Services
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, as part of its engagement initiative to drive financial inclusion is organising Campus Storms to provide students and the Ivory…
10.8% Of Nigeria’s Total Working Population Are Registered Under The National Pension Scheme – NBS
The retirement savings account (RSA) membership distribution data for Q4 2016 reflected that 7,348,028 workers are registered under the pension scheme out of a total working population of 69,470,091 as…