SSS quizzes Mimiko’s lawyer over security reports
OPERATIVES of the State Security Service, SSS, in Ondo State, weekend, quizzed one of the lawyers who represented Ondo state governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko , during the Election Petition Tribunal over a year ago, Mr. Aderemi Olatubora, over the security reports tendered as exhibit at the tribunal.
PDP chair: NEC okays Nwodo Thursday
STRONG indications emerged yesterday that the meeting of the National Executive Committee, NEC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, slated for Thursday will just ratify the nomination of Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo as the National Chairman of the party without further hiccup from members.
Would Sanusi’s funding schemes unlock credit to the real sector?
The first year of Sanusi as CBN Governor has witnessed a renewed attempt to stimulate real sector financing by banks. Past attempts in this regard by previous CBN Governor produced little or no result hence lending to the real sector remains below 30 per cent of total lending to the economy.
Categorisation:Union Bank to maintain universal banking status
As the deadline for the implementation of the planned categorisation of banks in the country by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) draws nearer, Union Bank Nigeria Plc has said that it will maintain its present status and will remain an international and universal bank with presence in all the nooks and crannies of the country and beyond the shores of Nigeria.
I don’t ride my okada on the expressway ,Mrs. Adedoja
It is common knowledge that some businesses or jobs are naturally the preserve of the male folks due to the strenuous work involved. It is therefore a surprise when women decide to take on such jobs or businesses and have to compete with their male counterparts. One of such jobs is riding commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okada.
NIPR, TQC partner on leadership training
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Lagos Chapter in collaboration with The Quadrant Company (TQC) have instituted an executive training programme for corporate businesses, in media relations, digital Public Relations, consumer and corporate communications.
Money Market Cost of funds to fluctuate
Movement of interbank interest rates will be mixed this week due to further outflow through Treasury bills and foreign exchange funding, and a possible injection through statutory allocation funds. Last week, rates at the Inter-bank money market was relatively low in the week, averaging 1.000% until the last trading day.
REDAN faults ICPC’s probe of FMBN debtors
The Real Estate Development Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has denounced plans by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to clampdown on alleged debtors of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN).
Moneygram, First Bank to boost Nigeria’s funds transfer services
MoneyGram International in partner ship with First Bank of Nigeria Plc has expressed their preparedness to transform Nigeria’s financial services industry by providing funds transfer services to a vast majority of the Nigerian populace, especially people at the grassroots.
Street Dance ends, X-Fellaz crowned champions
The Malta Guinness Street Dance for year 2010 has ended as X -Fellaz emerged champions of the competition.
Prior to the finals, ‘Watch IT’, ‘Marksmen’, ‘Sons of Liberty and ‘Soulja Guys’ got eliminated while ‘X-Fellaz’, ‘Flames Inspired’, ‘Legacy’, and ‘Eyes6on’ made it to the final.
Oceanic Bank’s boss harps on appropriate tax policies
Managing Director of Oceanic Bank International Plc, Mr. John Aboh, has called on governments at all levels to streamline the countries’ tax system and develop tax policies that will help businesses contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the economy.
