Archives for October, 2019
Buhari vs Atiku: PDP expresses shock over Supreme Court’s verdict
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, expressed shock at the judgment of the Supreme Court on the Presidential election petition filed by the party and its Presidential candidate, Atiku…
MTN Nigeria Revenue Hits N856.48b In Nine months
By Ngozi Onyeakusi -- MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has recorded a revenue to the tune of billion for nine months ended September 30, 2019. The firms unaudited result showed that…
Buhari mandates CBN to provide funds for textile industries
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday mandated the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to make special funds available for the local production of textiles and garments in the country. Buhari made…
Access Bank’s Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Campaign Empowers 50 Qualified Female Entrepreneurs
From Ngozi Onyeakusi -- In a bid to fulfil its purpose of inspiring, connecting and empowering women from all works of life, the W Initiative of Access Bank through its…
Invest in Capital Market for Wealth Creation – SEC Urges Army
Officers and Men of the Nigerian Army have been enjoined to invest in the capital market in a bid to create wealth and save money for their retirement. This was…
Union Banks Profit Soars To N15.2b In Q3
From Ngozi Onyeakusi -- Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc has recorded a profit after tax of billion for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2019. According to the bank,…
NDIC Deploys Artificial Intelligence To Address Challenges
Born out of the desire to tackle daunting challenges facing the corporation, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) said it will deploy artificial intelligence unit within its system. The Managing…
Transport Minister moves to ban certain freight forwarders for lawlessness
Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi yesterday said that certain freight forwarders will be banned from operating in the ports for going against the Act establishing the Council for the…
Nigeria Targets Polio Certification By 2020 — NEC
National Economic Council (NEC) says Nigeria is making conscious efforts toward achieving polio certification by the year 2020. The information was conveyed by Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra, while briefing…
CHI renews N24m Group Accident insurance cover for journalists
From Ngozi Onyeakusi -- Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc has renewed its Group Personal Accident Insurance cover worth N24 million for insurance journalists in the country. This, according to the company,…