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Ponzi Schemes, threat to investor Protection- SEC
DG SEC The continued activities of Ponzi schemes have been described as a threat to the protection of investors, the functioning of a fair and…
NCRIB names Tope Adaramola Executive Secretary
Tope Governing Board of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has endorsed the appointment of Tope Adaramola as the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Council.…
Banks to raise agric loans to 10%
As part of plans to key into the 2021 global economic recovery forecast, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has pledged the…
Weekly diaspora remittances records $30m – Emefiele
The Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has disclosed that weekly diaspora remittances has risen from $5m to $30. He attributed boost forex in the country which he said…
AGA-AFRICA/SEC Hold Webinar on Ponzi Schemes
DG SEC The Attorney General Alliance Africa in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is organizing a webinar from 2nd to 3rd March 2021 with the theme “Curbing…
Bandits attack two councils in Kaduna claims seven
At least seven people have been killed following separate attacks in Igabi and Kajuru local government areas of Kaduna state. According to a statement by the State Commissioner…
Okonjo-Iweala assumes duty as WTO DG today
The newly-elected Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will assume duties today. The former Nigeria’s two-term Finance Minister was selected by the General…
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…
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…
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,…
