Archives for February, 2021
Two lovers commit suicide in Delta
Policemen attached to the Enerhen Division under the Delta state Police Command, have recovered the bodies of two lovers who reportedly committed sucide within the community. The…
AIICO Pension issues rejoinder, says no mismanagement of funds
By Ngozi Onyeakusi------Contrary to reports in the media, there are no allegations of mismanagement of pension assets levelled against AIICO Pension, the Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) has said. This…
Breaking: Gunmen kidnap schoolgirls in Zamfara
Barely nine days Kagara students were kidnapped in Niger state, gunmen Friday stormed GSS Jangebe, Zamfara state and abducted a good number of schoolgirls. The number of the kidnapped…
Court orders interim forfeiture of Rochas Okorocha’s properties
Barely four days after the Imo state police command arrested and released the senator representing Imo West constituency, for breaking into a government sealed ‘Royal palm spring…
Wema Bank dips by 2.7% to N5.1b in 2020
By Ngozi Onyeakusi------- Wema Bank Plc, has reported decline in its profit to billion the period ended 31st December, 2020 agains billion recorded in 2019. The lender equally recorded…
Bill 2020 to check inflation – Minister Finance
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed, says the Finance Bill 2020, was designed to reduce import duties on some commodities, including vehicles. The…
London Stock Exchange Lists Ecobank Nigeria’s $300m Bond
Ecobank Nigeria on Thursday opened the market at London Stock Exchange via a virtual ceremony to mark the listing of its five-year fixed…
Valency Agro Taps Commercial Paper Market… Quotes ₦5.12bn Series I CP on FMDQ Exchange
In fostering the development of the Nigerian Debt Capital Markets , FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited has continued to avail its credible and efficient platform as well as tailor…
CMC Connect BCW Launches Crisis Management Service for Businesses
L-R: Business Director, Jerry Sawyerr; Group Managing Director, Yomi Badejo-Okusanya and Lead, Business Innovation & Strategy, Sunkanmi Ogunniyi all of CMC Connect Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW) at…
ACCESS BANK COMMENCES ACCELERATOR PROGRAM, TO EMPOWER STARTUPS THROUGHS AFRICA FINTECH FOUNDRY
. The Africa FinTech Foundry (AFF), an initiative of Access Bank Plc has commenced its accelerator programs The initiative is set to empower emerging startups, with mentorship programs,…
