Microfinance Bank tasks FG, CBN on credit scheme
The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been called upon to step up effort towards the launch of the Small and Medium Enterprises Credit Guarantee Scheme (SMECGS), to promote access to credit by SMEs in the country.
MasterCard Foundation launches $500m scholars program
The MasterCard Foundation has announced the launch of The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, a $500 million education initiative that will provide talented yet economically disadvantaged students from developing countries – particularly from Africa – with comprehensive support for secondary and university education.
Port operation: Customs agents seek establishment of commercial regulator
Federal Government has been called upon to fast track the establishment of a commercial regulator for port operations following the conclusion of the concession exercise.
FAAN decries poor handling of facilities by passengers at airports
Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Mr. George Uresi has lamented the poor way passengers were handling most of the facilities installed at the various airports for their comfort and safety.
Emerging, developing economies now more resilient
Many emerging and developing economies did well over the past decade and through the global financial crisis. Analysis in the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) suggests this resilience is likely to continue.
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