SMEs received N8bn loans from BoI in 2016
DISBURSEMENTS of loans to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sub-sector by the Bank of Industry (BoI) in 2016 increased by 42 percent to N8 billion from N5.64 billion in 2015.
Diamond Bank wins Lafferty Global Awards 2016 for excellence in financial inclusion
Nigeria’s leading retail bank, Diamond Bank Plc has won the Excellence in Financial Inclusion award at the prestigious Lafferty awards for its Diamond Y’ello Mobile Banking solution. Diamond Y’ello is a mobile based banking account developed in collaboration with telecommunication giant, MTN, to offer full-fledged financial services to over 63 million subscribers. The innovative solution, […]
Clark slams Obasanjo over attacks on Jonathan, Ijaw nation
IJAW leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has berated former President Olusegun Obasanjo over perceived disparaging comments against Ijaw nation, particularly former Presdent Goodluck Jonathan, in “Against the Run of Play,” a new book by former presidential spokesman, Olusegun Adeniyi.
Synthetic mucus, solution to antibiotic resistance
MUCUS is the slimy and stringy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes and glands of animals and man for lubrication, protection and acts as a trap for irritants like dust, smoke, or bacteria and so protects humans from invasion of disease-causing microorganisms.
FG mulls relaxing forex restrictions on 41 items
The Federal Government may get the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to relax the ban imposed on 41 items from official foreign exchange window.
NNPC prepares 20 investors to stake over $20bn in modular refineries
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has commenced move to attract 20 companies to make substantial investment worth $20 billion in order to meet the Federal Government’s target of increasing refining capacity in the country.
SGF, NIA boss: Osinbajo’s c’ttee fails to submit report
THE Presidential Committee investigating the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and Director-General of the Nigerian Intelligence Agency, NIA, Ayodele Oke, over allegations of corruption could not submit its report, yesterday, because it is yet to conclude the exercise.
We’ve not been sacked, CCB Chairman, board members insist
Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, Mr. Sam Saba, and nine board members of the bureau, on Wednesday, insisted that they were not sacked by any court judgment.
After Adesua Etomi & Banky W’s engagement: Don Jazzy named Bachelors’ president
FANS went out of their way, yesterday, to call on Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, to find himself a wife, after RnB singer, Banky W, announced his engagement to adorable actress Adesua Etomi on his Instagram page.
2017 Budget: I can’t confirm when it’ll be laid — Senate spokesperson
ABUJA—STRONG indications emerged yesterday that 2017 Appropriation Bill which ought to be laid today may not be presented to senators for passage.
NFF formally applies for Aina’s int’l switch
Former England youth international and Chelsea defender, Ola Aina is hoping to commit his international future from England to Nigeria. The young defender is reportedly applying to FIFA to effect the switch.
