Archives for May, 2019
FirstBank demystifying financial inclusion with XploreFirst
By News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Worried by the increasing rate of the unbanked population, the Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), kicked off a…
Senate opposes planned downgrade of Enugu Airport
The Senate on Thursday asked the federal government to stop the planned downgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The upper also urged the government to…
Ethiopian Airlines’ aborted landing at Lagos Airport normal – FAAN MD
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that Wednesday’s aborted landing of Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 777-300 aircraft at the international wing of the Murtala Airport,…
Heritage Bank empowers ‘HB Lab’ tech start-ups’ winners with $40,000 grants
By Ngozi Onyeakusi--As part of its efforts to support Nigeria’s aspiration and roadmap to become a leading Information Communication Technology (ICT) Hub in Africa, Heritage…
Court orders reinstatement of suspended SEC DG, Gwarzo
The National Industrial Court, Abuja on Thursday ordered the immediate reinstatement of Mounir Gwarzo, the suspended Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), back to…
AIICO Celebrates Children‘s Day at the Hearts of Gold Children’s Hospice, Surulere
As Nigeria join the rest of the world to mark the 2019 Children’s Day, AIICO Insurance Plc., took the opportunity to live out its passion for…
Expert Highlights Rights Of Workers Under CPS
BY BARR. IVOR TAKOR, mni. DIRECTOR, CENTRE FOR PENSION RIGHT ADVOCACY. On July 1, 2014 the Pension Reform Act 2014 or “the Act” was enacted into lawcommencing from July 1, 2014. The Act, which…
Apapa Gridlock Ultimatum: We’re Making Progress, Ensuring Sustainability — FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that the new task team to clear Apapa gridlock were making progress as measures were also being put in…
Merger: All Eyes On Renault
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Monday submitted a proposal to French automaker Renault for a 50/50 merger. Both automakers would have equal representation on the board of directors…
Experts decry non-passage of PIB during Buhari’s first term
Industry experts have expressed disappointment as the Petroleum Industry Bill did not become a law during the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari, despite assurances and promises…