MY first major article on banks was in 1992; when one Mr Jimi Lawal, was the Managing Director of Alpha Merchant Bank. From the quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports of the bank, anyone could be forgiven for thinking that Mr Lawal, who was also a flashy dresser and certainly not conservative, as traditional bankers were, had his own mint for printing the funds his bank was allegedly making. He was not alone.

MUTUAL benefits Assurance Plc is strategically focusing on developing innovative customer-centric products, increasing our market share and concentration on core insurance business.

THE House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating cash paid out to government officials annually by insurance companies has summoned the Controller General of Customs, CGC, for allegedly refusing to furnish it with details of its insurance transactions between 2013 and 2015.

THE management of Lekki Gardens Estate Limited, one of Nigeria’s foremost real estate firms, has assured its teeming clients and stakeholders that their investment is safe and appreciating in value in spite of the current economic downturn, just as the firm has disclosed that it has repositioned to ensure timely delivery of quality and affordable housing in the country.

A LAGOS-based real estate development firm, Ifitech and Associates Limited, says it has all it takes to reduce Nigeria’s housing gap.

THE crash in Nigeria’s property market has opened up opportunities for brave investors with expectation of high returns when the country climbs out of recession.

Indications emerged weekend that non-communicable diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes may have become endemic in most communities across the country as doctors in Lagos and Ekiti states raised alarm over increasing cases of the diseases among residents.

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari’s plan to borrow $30 billion foreign loan has been unveiled, and will soon be tabled before the National Assembly for approval. If his intention sails through, it will be the single largest loan tranche in the history of Nigeria.

The Nigeria Army says suspected Boko Haram terrorists ambushed and killed five soldiers, three vigilantes and one Civilian JTF in Borno on Saturday.

ORGANISED Labour weekend in Otta, Ogun State, said it sent a proposal to employers’ federation on the aegis of Chemical and Non-Metallic Products Employers’ Federation, CANMPEF, for a review of existing conditions of service and upward review of workers’ salaries and other benefits to cushion the effect of economic recession.

OVER N400 million belonging to the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, is currently trapped in ASSO Savings and Loans, a mortgage bank in Nigeria.

THE suspended Onojie of Uromi, His Royal Highness Anselm O Aidenojie II, has reconciled with Mrs. Betty Okoebor, who he allegedly assaulted on September 28, 2016.

The race for the White House narrowed noticeably on Sunday as Hillary Clinton sought to shake off a renewed FBI probe of her emails and Donald Trump blitzed western states nine days ahead of the vote.

The rich cultural heritage of Isoko nation,the third largest ethnic group in Delta State will be on display as they celebrate the 2016 Isoko Day in Lagos. The high profile event which will bring all the sons and daughters of Isoko nation together is scheduled to hold on November 5th 2016 at the National Stadium, Surulere.