N200bn intervention fund:CBN disburses N185bn to banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has said that it has disbursed N185.172 billion from the N200 billion intervention fund for the manufacturing sector to the Bank of Industry for onward payment to participating banks.
ACI, AFRAA call for improved flight connectivity in Africa
The Airports Council International (ACI) and African Airlines Association (AFRAA) say the air transport industry in Africa will grow at a faster rate and contribute more significantly to the economic development of the continent if all stakeholders work together towards improvement of intra-Africa air services.
We will make Minna little Dubai – Fagbemi,MD,Maevis
The Managing Director of Maevis Nigeria Limited,Mr Tunde Fagbemi in this interview speaks on airport development and how far his company has gone on the Niger State Government’s mega airport city project for the State capital,Minna.
ICAN seeks partnership with NUC on IFRS
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria has advocated a partnership with the Nigerian University Commission, NUC, for the inclusion of International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS, in the national curriculum for accounting in Nigeria.
Investment value on NSE dips by N124bn
The declining fortune of investors’ holding on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, continued last week, as the value of listed equities, represented by market capitalisation, dropped by N123.67 billion.
FMBN has failed to deliver on housing finance – Towry-Coker
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has failed to fulfill its core responsibility of addressing the housing needs of Nigerians through the provision of mortgage financing.
Nigerite trains building professionals on roofing techniques
As part of efforts to promote professionalism in the process of roofing installation in the construction industry, Nigerite Limited, manufacturers of NIT fibre cement roofing and ceiling sheets, has organised roofing technique training for building professionals.
Group lauds Jonathan on Emodi
A pressure group, Anambra Coalition For Good Governance, Equity and Justice, ACGGEJ, has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for appointing Senator Joy Emodi as special adviser on National Assembly Matters.
Tribunal dismisses petition against Ayogu Eze
THE National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Enugu has dismissed the petition challenging the election of former Senate spokesman, Ayogu Eze, who represents Enugu North senatorial district at the National Assembly.
Lawyers decry lingering Anambra judiciary workers’ strike
The Eastern Bar Forum, EBF, of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, weekend lamented the lingering strike embarked upon by judiciary workers in Anambra State now in its fifth month, saying litigants could no longer access the courts to seek for justice, following the stay-at-home action of the striking judiciary workers’ union.
Flood: Fashola declares public holiday for Lagos schools
Sunday’s heavy rainfall, which crippled Lagos State, has forced Governor Babatunde Fashola to declare a public holiday for all public and private schools in the state.
