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Cryptocurrency: 60% of central banks under pressure to create digital money’
Following the sudden rise in value and acceptability of Cryptocurrencies and the search by investors for alternative places to put their money, 60 per cent of Central Banks…
African Alliance Partners NCRIB For Increased Business Patronage
Joyce Ojemudia MD/CEO By Ngozi Onyeakusi----- African Alliance Insurance Plc., one of the foremost underwriting firms in the country, has assured resolve to continue to work with…
Zenith Bank records strong growth in profitability in 2020
ZENITH BANK has released audited 2020FY numbers , which showed that the bank recorded strong earnings growth over the prior year. This performance belies the challenging operating environment…
UNICEF launches ‘Faith for Life’ handbooks for Christians, Muslims
UNICEF, in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA), today launched new Faith for Life handbooks for Christians and Muslims with recommendations on child well-being. The handbooks leverage on the influence…
NSE lifts suspension on LASACO Assurance
By Ngozi Onyeakusi----- Following completion of its share reconstruction, Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) yesterday lifted its suspension placed on LASACO Assurance Plc. In a circular, the NSE stated that…
Okorocha attacks Uzodimma as ex-gov, aides arrested over sealed estate
SOME operatives of the Imo State Police Command, Owerri, have arrested a former governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha. Also arrested were Ijeoma Igboanusi and Lasbrey Okafor-Anyanwu. While Igboanusi…
FIRSTBANK HIGHLIGHTS ROLES OF SMES TO ECONOMY AT EHINGBETI LAGOS SUMMIT
By Bolaji Israel ------- The Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, has restated the strategic importance of small and medium enterprises SMEs…
African Alliance Hosts NCRIB Members’ Evening
Joyce Ojemudia, MD/CEO By Ngozi Onyeakusi------African Alliance Insurance said it is set to host the Members’ Evening of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) come…
BUDGIT, CISLAC commend FG as suspicious payments to personal accounts drop by 94%, call for more sanctions to prevent corruption
On December 9, 2019, the Federal Government launched the Open Treasury Portal to increase transparency and accountability in government spending. In June 2020, BudgIT, a civic advocacy society and…
EFCC: Lawyer sues Senate, asks court to stop Bawa’s confirmation
The new Chairman-designate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, who is expected to face Senate screening soon, is beset by a legal hurdle following a…
