MfBs need more financial empowerment — Oketikun
The Managing Director, Fortis Micofinance Bank Plc, Mr. Kunle Oketikun has called for more financial empowerment for Nigerians. This is following a breakdown of EFInA’s report, showing that out of 84.7 million Nigerian adults and only 15.9 million individuals in Nigeria borrowed money in the last 12 months and only 7.9 million of individuals who borrowed money used it for business purposes. In this interview with PROVIDENCE OBUH, he said, “With about 900 Microfinance Banks (MfBs) 22 Commercial Banks, and other financial institutions, there is a need for all stakeholders to do more and empower more people.”
Aiyegbeni on fire in China
Yakubu Aiyegbeni cannot stop scoring in China and net ted the winner for Guangzhou R&F in their 1-0 win over Changchun Yatai on match day 27 of the Chinese Super League (CSL).
PDP to Fani Kayode: You represent the bad, the ugly and the scandalous
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described as a primitive, display of self- righteousness, comments credited to the former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode over last Thursday’s crash of an Associated Airline in Lagos.
Anambra NNPP guber candidate kidnapped
THE governorship candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in the November 16 governorship election in Anambra State, Chief Leonard Uchendu, was, Sunday, kidnapped at his Umuawulu, Awka South Local Government Area home town by unknown persons.
Emiko urges support for APC
BY DANIEL GUMM WARRI—YOUNGER brother to Ogiame, the Olu of Warri and All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain in Delta State, Prince Yemi Emiko, has called on voters in Delta Central senatorial district to turn out en masse and vote for APC in the forthcoming by-election slated for October 12 in the area. Prince Emiko, a former […]
Ondo govt condoles with late Deji Falae’s widow
ONDO State Government, Sunday, sent a high-powered delegation to Lagos to condole with the wife of a former commissioner, Deji Falae, who died in a plane crash last week.
NNPC refutes owing FAAC N2.3 trillion
The management of NNPC on Sunday has refuted a statement credited to Gov. Adams Oshiomhole of Edo that the Corporation owes the Federation Accounts N2.3 trillion.
Warheads destroyed as Syria disarmament launched: UN
Experts destroyed missile warheads, aerial bombs and chemical mixing equipment Sunday on the first day of a campaign to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons, the UN said.
NCC plans bids for broadband license
Executive Vice-Chairman, EVC, of Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr. Eugene Juwah, yesterday, announced plans to open bids for broadband licenses next month, just as the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization, CTO, also challenged Nigeria to actualise its newly-drawn Broadband Action Plan which may then become a model other Commonwealth countries can adopt.
Anambra 2013: Obiano unveils devt plans
All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Candidate for the November 16, 2013 governorship election in Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has unveiled his blueprint for rapid development of the state, if elected.
Odemwingie scores as Cardiff lose
Osaze Odemwingie’s late goal was unable to stop CardiffCity losing 2-1 at home to Newcastle United on Saturday.
