Dokubo lauds amnesty programme
Mr. Asari Dokubo, ex-militant leader of Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, NDPVF, has described the academic and skill acquisition training for former militants in the Niger Delta by the Presidency as the best thing to happen to the region in recent times.
Runsewe gets ABE’s award
A British Institution, the Association of Business Executives, ABE, has conferred its prestigious Association’s fellowship, FABE, on the Director- General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, NTD, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe.
NANTS tasks FG on N500bn loan disbursement to manufacturers
The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) has called on the Federal Government to allow the Freedom of Information Act beam its searchlight on the N500billion loan to the manufacturing sector
Star Game Show, positioning and marketplace strategy
New trends evolve every day, as brands often adopt consumer-engagement schemes as a means of rewarding consumer loyalty. These strategies are also serve as brand exposure to potential consumers, thereby strengthening their position in a very competitive marketplace.
Platinum Savings targets 10,000 housing units
Platinum Savings and Loans Limited has announced its plans to finance the construction of 10,000 residential houses in the next 5 years in various parts of Nigeria.
Bridge Banks: Extent of official support key to restoring confidence
The extent of official support to the three bridge banks created to assume assets of Afribank, Bank PHB and Spring Bank is key to restoring confidence in the banking sector, said Razia Khan of Standard Chartered.
Our goal is access to health care for all Lagosians – IDRIS
The need to restore confidence and hope in the healthcare system while focusing on other key areas within the sector, is at the front burner of the Lagos State government policy.
‘New e-collection system to boost NHF income by 300%’
A new initiative by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to collect National Housing Fund (NHF) contributions via e-collection platform of some 23 designated banks is expected to increase collections into the scheme by at least 300 percent.
Neimeth records 405% increase in profit
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc has announced a 405 per cent growth in profit before tax for its 2010 financial year.
Ugwoke emerges SSANU President
MEMBERS of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, at their conference in Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria, have elected Comrade Samson Ugwoke as their new president.
CBN: Economic Czarism and its consequences – 10
“Inflationary pressures remained elevated during the first quarter of 2011 but moderated towards the end of the second quarter.
UNION BANK: Reliable support for all farmers
Union Bank has established a reputation of rendering reliable banking support services to all categories of farmers.
NBC celebrates Coke’s 60 yrs in Nigeria …recalls old memories
It was a reflection of old memories when the Coca Cola beverage through Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) hosted business partners and captains of industry to a breakfast to commemorate its 60 years anniversary in Nigeria.
Three insurance companies indemnify 8m okada riders, passengers
Eight million okada riders in the country are to insure themsleves and their passengers with a paulty premium of N10 per day being coordinated by three insurance companies.
Agriculture: FG, states urged to provide storage facilities
Alhaji Murtala Muhammad, the Chairman, EMBEE Farms, Kaduna, has urged the Federal and state governments to provide storage facilities to enable farmers preserve their perishable goods.
‘Dearth of database hampers property classification, funding in Nigeria’
The lack of a proper database on real estate statistics has been identified as one of the stumbling blocks in the appropriate classification of properties in Nigeria into either residential or commercial property.
