The global market collapse precipitated by the implosion of the American mortgage and housing markets between 1997 and 1998 have created one of the most enduring lessons for business leaders. Global business leaders are still smarting from the harsh realities of what may indeed be the first real worldwide business disruption over the past 100 years.

Concerned by the dwindling reading habits amongyouths in Africa especially in secondary schools, United Bank forAfrica (UBA) plc, the pan African banking group has introduced the“Read Africa Project”, an initiative to rekindle reading culture amongAfrican students in post primary institutions.

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Alh. Abdullahi Dikko has purchased 120 units of 3-bedroom duplexes, with boys quarters for senior staff of the organization in what he described as the demonstration of his commitment to staff welfare which remains one of his administration’s priorities.

Diamond Bank Plc has declared that for the country to achieve the desired economic development there is need to grow the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs).

The planned introduction of branchless banking in Nigeria by 3Line Card Management in partnership with some Nigerian banks has excited experts in the industry.