Eagles fly into FIFA’s top 20
As the world keeps counting down to the first World Cup to hold on the African continent, cheery news, yesterday, came the way of Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Lars Lagerback, who would be delighted to know Nigeria have climbed two places to 20th in the latest world rankings released by the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA).
NACCIMA calls for restoration of budget dinner
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) is wooing the Federal Government to revive the pre/post budget dinner it used to have with the organised private sector in years past.
NESREA’s presence at ports counter-productive, NBCC
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce of Commerce (NBCC) has said that the presence of the National Environmental Standards Enforcement Agency (NESREA) at the nation’s ports is counter-productive as it has added to the ordeals clearing goods at the ports.
IMF to borrow up to 1.3 bn from the Bank of Finland
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Bank of Finland have signed an agreement to provide IMF with up to €1.3bn (about $1.7bn).
Royal Exchange completes payment to NBC
Royal Exchange General Insurance Company Limited (REGIC) has completed a N3.8billion insurance claim payout to Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC) in respect of the fire disaster which engulfed the Benin factory of NBC in December 2008.
FSDH boss advocates deepening of bond market
The Managing Director of First Securities Discount House (FSDH) Limited, Mr. Rilwan Belo-Osagie, has declared that a deepening of the country’s bond market would address the issue of the elitist posture of the market and would give retail investors the opportunity to invest and enjoy the numerous benefits associated with investing in bonds.
