ADB approves $10m to boost SMEs access to credit

ADB approves $10m to boost SMEs access to credit

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $10million loan to the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) to enable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) gain greater access to credit.
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NICON commences re-branding exercise

NICON commences re-branding exercise

In its bids to carve a niche market for itself, NICON Insurance plc has commenced re_branding exercise. Giving reasons why the company embarked on this exercise, it said was to further create innovative ideas that would keep up trend of the moment as well as strengthened its market shares

FG courts foreign investors for Eco-tourism development

FG courts foreign investors for Eco-tourism development

HONG KONG: The Federal Government is to partner with investors that will indicate interest in developing Eco-tourism in Nigeria as well as 5-Star hotel in the Federal Capital Territory to encourage tourists among other investments in seven unit Parks across the country.

CPC, NCAA clash over ill-treatment of passengers by airlines

CPC, NCAA clash over ill-treatment of passengers by airlines

THE Consumer Protection Council, CPC is set for ‘war’ with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over what it described as ill_treatment of passengers by air line operators in the country following incessant cancellation and delay of flight schedules without explanations.

Omatek deploys Solar-powered panels in Ekiti

Omatek deploys Solar-powered panels in Ekiti

AS Nigerians baskin the euphoria of the 50th Independence anniversary celebration, Omatek Ventures Plc has announced the deployment of 24-hour alternative solar-powered hybrid solution combined with LED bulbs in 22 schools in Ekiti State.

FCMB, UNICEF collaborates to boost CSR

FCMB, UNICEF collaborates to boost CSR

First City Monu ment Bank Plc in collaboration with the United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF), boosts Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), as it drives creativity in children . Mr. Kenny Aliyu, Group Corporate Affairs Manager, FCMB, at the reward ceremony of the painting competition tagged;

Africast 2010:  WTS set to revolutionise broadcasting

Africast 2010: WTS set to revolutionise broadcasting

Broadcast and production companies in Nigeria will soon match their counterparts in the advanced countries as WTS Nigeria Limited has made clear its readiness to assist the local players in the deployment of latest technology that will bring them to the same level as the best in the world.

Afromedia celebrates 50, rewards staff

Afromedia celebrates 50, rewards staff

Afromedia Plc, a quoted Out-Of-Home, OOH, company on the floors of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, celebrates 50 years, as it rewards long service. Speaking, Akin Ire Olopade, Group Managing Director of Afromedia said the company is committed to improving the quality of life of the people.

Lloyd’s profits drop by over 50%

Lloyd’s profits drop by over 50%

After the “costliest” half year since it began interim reporting, Lloyd’s has reported that its profit before tax has more than halved to £628m (June 2009 £1.32bn) while the combined ratio has risen to 98.7% (June 2009 (91.6%).