CBN sets N100bn minimum capital for WDFIs

CBN sets N100bn minimum capital for WDFIs

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has issued a revised guideline for regulation and supervision of the Development Finance Institutions, DFIs, setting N100billion as minimum capital for Wholesale DFIs, WDFIs.
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Fear of Ebola,  beginning of wisdom (1)

Fear of Ebola, beginning of wisdom (1)

OGA Ebola! Hmm, the almighty HIV has become a child’s play. God please save the poor woman and us too!” said Nneka, a commuter in the Tin-Can Island-bound commuter bus this Tuesday morning as the bus approached the notorious Second Rainbow Bus-stop along the ever- busy Apapa-Oshodi Expressway where the usual hold-up had built up.

Polls: Ex-commissioner chided over alleged  imposition of candidate

Polls: Ex-commissioner chided over alleged imposition of candidate

A group, Umuhu Ezechi Youths Vanguard, UEYV, has chided a former commissioner in the state, Paul Mba, for attempting to foist his brother as a councillor to represent Umuhu Ezechi Ward in the soon to be reconstituted legislative arm of Bende Local Government of Abia State.

Bayelsa govt slams FG,  oil firms over UNEP report

Bayelsa govt slams FG, oil firms over UNEP report

Yenagoa—Bayelsa State Government has slammed the Federal Government and multinational oil companies operating in the Niger Delta region over non-implementation of the recommendations of the United Nations Environment Programmes, UNEP’s report on Ogoni areas and remediation of areas devastated in the region.

Falconets target victory over Mexico

Falconets target victory over Mexico

Nigeria’s Under-20 female national team, The Falconets, will start their seventh Fifa Under-20 World Cup campaign today against Mexico at the Moncton Stadium in Canada.

2 profs among  Bible College  graduands

2 profs among Bible College graduands

TWO university professors are among the over 6,374 candidates who will graduate from the Redeemers Bible College today as part of the ongoing 62nd annual convention at the Redemption Camp of the church

Adeboye ordains 2,435  assistant pastors

Adeboye ordains 2,435 assistant pastors

TO effectively cope with the challenges of rapid expansion, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, yesterday, ordained 2,435 assistant pastors to assist the church leadership manage the growth. The figure which is slightly higher than last year’s figures is drawn from various formations of the church across the globe. Last year, the church ordained 2,402 assistant pastors

APC vows to cause upset in Burutu

APC vows to cause upset in Burutu

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has vowed to cause a radical change in the tide of political events in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State in the upcoming council elections

Ekwunife, 4 Anambra APGA Reps seek waiver to return to PDP

Ekwunife, 4 Anambra APGA Reps seek waiver to return to PDP

FORMER Anambra State governorship aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and member of the House of Representatives, Mrs. Uche Ekwunife, Mr. Chris Azubogu and three other lawmakers elected on the platform of APGA in Anambra State, have written the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Ahmed Muazu, begging for waiver to return to the party.

Ex-Attorney Gen cautions Edo lawmakers on court orders

Ex-Attorney Gen cautions Edo lawmakers on court orders

FORMER Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Charles Edosomwan, yesterday, warned members of the state House of Assembly to stop making mockery of judicial pronouncements, saying that such trends were capable of endangering democracy in the state.

Falconets set to rumble against Mexico

Falconets set to rumble against Mexico

Nigeria U-20 women team the Falconets,  have moved into their FIFA designated hotel ahead of the kick off of the 2014 FIFA women’s World Cup  today in Canada.

More feared infected with Ebola virus

More feared infected with Ebola virus

THERE were fears, yesterday, that six of the eight primary contacts of the late Patrick Sawyer, may have tested positive to the Ebola virus, but are yet to show signs of the disease.