Stakeholders lobby FG to ban e-waste imports
Non governmental organisations and stakeholders in the Electrical and Electronic industry, have began lobbying the Federal Government to ban the importation of electronic and electrical waste (e-waste) from abroad into the country.
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.
Aiico Insurance records high premium growth
Despite the challengin business environment’ AIICO Insurance Plc has continued to maintain consistent profitability and sustainable growth in 2009.
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%).
Onaolapo bags Entrepreneurial patron
The Managing Director of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, Mr. Wale Onaolapo was recently honoured in Lagos by the Institute of Entrepreneurs, Nigeria.
BGL Asset launches N2.5bn double mutual funds
BGLAsset Management Limited has formally launched its two open ended mutual funds worth N2.5 billion.
The two mutual funds namely : Sapphire Fund of 2,000,000,000 units at N1.00 per unit, and Nubian Fund 500,000,000 units at N1.00 per unit , positioned to invest primarily in the equities market.
