Banking system credit to the economy rose by 8.5 per cent in August, says Central Bank of Nigeria. Similarly, currency in circulation rose by 1.7 per cent N1.09 trillion. According to the monthly economic report of the apex bank for August, “At N9,329.1 billion, aggregate banking system credit (net) to the domestic economy rose by […]

First Bank Nigeria Plc has rewarded its customers, numbering 200 in Benin City, Edo in the fifth edition of its on-going golden anniversary promotion.

Dangote Flour Mills has declared a turnover of N54.26 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, representing an increase of 15 per cent from N47.03 recorded in the corresponding period of 2009.

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Bello Adoke (SAN) has commended the efforts of the Director General (DG) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ms. Arunma Oteh at re-organising the Commission and ensuring that operators in the capital market comply with best practices and international standards.

eTranzact International Plc has announced a reconstitution of it Board, with the the removal of the former Managing Director of Oceanic Bank International Plc, Mrs. Cecilia Ibru from its Board of Directors.

Chief Femi Deru, President, Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Wednesday said the prevailing high banks interest rate has hindered the nation’s economic growth.

In order to overcome poverty and promote infrastructural development, state governments in Nigeria have been advised to strengthen their revenue generation and to some extent, fiduciary risk mitigation in order to achieve good governance.

Coach of the senior national team, Samson Siasia has since resumed duty and the manner he has begun smacks of a man with a mission. The gaffer has already mapped out his programme and is expected to travel out to Europe for a first time contact with some of his influential players in foreign leagues.

Women football stake holder an a former aspirant to the Nigeria Football Federation board membership, Aisha Falode has expressed concern over the technical capacity of coach Eucharia Uche’s back room staff ahead of the 2011 Women World Cup in Germany.

Dayo Adesulu reporting from Qatar THE CHAIRMAN of the World Innovative Summit for Education (WISE), Dr. Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali Al-Thani has stated that Qatar’s successful bid to host the 2022 World Cup has inspired them to rededicate their energies towards achieving the highest possible quality education for the youth in the world. He reiterated […]