Archives for May, 2021 - Page 4
Demand for digital services could displace $280bn of premiums: Accenture
By Matt Sheehan ---- Analysts at Accenture have reported that rising demand for digital insurance premiums and their online distribution could displace $280 billion of current insurance revenues by 2025,…
Nigerian Shippers’ Council Seals Deal With Ghana On Trade Facilitation
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is collaborating with the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) to further protect shippers and promote trade in Africa. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of NSC, Mr…
Dangote Cement Shareholders laud firm for N272.6bn dividend
By Ngozi Onyeakusi---Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc on Wednesday commended the Management of the company for an impressive performance despite the economic challenges in the year under review. Unanimously, the…
Scores dead as boat accident occurs in Niger
Up to 100 passsengers have reportedly died in a boat mishap in Niger State. Whirlwindnews gathered that the accident occurred on Wednesday when the boat conveying over 180 passengers capsized…
Many Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes In Kebbi
About 140 people have been feared dead as a result of a boat mishap that occurred in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State. It was learnt that the incident…
Heritage Bank partners Silverbird to empower young creative Nigerians
L-R: Certificate recipients of Ynsprye Project- Oluwasegun Ikoya; Deborah Johnson; Ozena Utulu, Head, Brand Management and Sustainability Heritage Bank; Fela Ibidapo, Divisional Head, Corporate Communications; Uchenna Mike Olisa, Head Product…
Female graduate, Lover In Police Net For Impersonating FIRS Chairman, Director
Two fraudsters, one Miss. Onuoha Onachi who claimed to be a graduate of Imo State University awaiting call-up for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and her lover, Chinedu Okoro,…
FG Commends Ecobank’s N100b Support To MSMEs
The Minister of State, Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment, Ambassador Mariam Yelwaji Katagum has luaded Ecobank Nigeria’s massive support and sustained commitment in providing credit to entrepreneurs and small…
CBN Raises Capital Requirements for Payment Solutions Service Providers to N250m
Emefiele The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday issued a new licence requirements for payment systems, increasing the minimum capital requirements for Payment Solutions Service Providers (PSSPs) to N250 million…
Grobank formally becomes Access Bank South Africa
Ngozi Onyeakusi--- Following the completion of all regulatory procedures, Grobank Limited has been officially renamed Access Bank South Africa Limited. The deal was finalized after Access Bank’s acquisition of controlling…