CBN moves to reduce unbanked population by 20%

CBN moves to reduce unbanked population by 20%

THE Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has restated its commitment to reducing the country’s unbanked population by 20 per cent before year 2020. The move is part of the apex bank’s financial inclusion strategy aimed at ensuring greater participation in the nation’s financial sector.
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NIPCO bags best HSE compliant company

NIPCO bags best HSE compliant company

NIPCO plc, an indigenous downstream operator in the oil and gas industry, has been awarded the best terminal for its strict compliance in the area of Health, Safety and Environment, HSE, in line with the international best practices.

Lagos govt warns Okada riders on traffic laws

Lagos govt warns Okada riders on traffic laws

The Lagos State Government has warned motorcycle operators popularly known as ‘’Okada” operating in the State to obey the Road Traffic Law 2012 on all unrestricted routes.

Eleme monarch uses football to foster communal harmony

Eleme monarch uses football to foster communal harmony

In a bid to foster peace and unity among the youths of Okori community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, a renowned philanthropist and the Paramount Ruler of Okori, Eleme, Rivers State, Chief Appolus Chu, recently initiated a football competition in the community. The competition which is also aimed at discovering hidden talents, saw the winners carting away the sum of one million Naira.

Street hawkers are victims not villains

Street hawkers are victims not villains

A CITY is not just a collection of buildings, streets and public spaces arranged by architectural, engineering and urban planning standards. It encapsulates and expresses the totality of a people’s way of life.

Re-insurers’ edge up rates against local insurers

Re-insurers’ edge up rates against local insurers

As renewals for 2013 financial year commences, there are indications that re-insurance companies have edged up their re-insurance rates for oil and gas risks for Nigerian underwriters, Sweet Crude has learnt.