G7 set to close with talks on climate change and digital economy
The G7 summit in France heads into its final day on Monday, with the leaders of the key democratic, major economies expected to tackle some of the thornier issues on their agenda.
British Council to impact more lives as it turns 75 in Nigeria
The British Council plans to enhance its activities to reach and impact on the lives of more Nigerians, especially the young people as its marks 75 years in Nigeria.
$9bn Damages: The Same Fool and His Money
THE corporate name “Process and Industrial Developments Limited” (P&ID) was until lately, probably, only known to very few Nigerians in Public Service, and the oil and gas subsector.
Group faults Kanu, IPOB on attacks over igbo leaders
The Igbo in Nigeria Movement (INM) has faulted the indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu for declaring attacks on Igbo leaders. The group labeled them enemies of the Igbo nation for clamping down on southeast leaders especially after the attack on former Senate President Ike Ekweremadu. The group said the recent […]
Border closure impeding bona fide manufacturers’ business — MAN
THE Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, weekend, said the border closure has rendered its bona fide members incapable of leveraging on the inherent economies of scale.
Recapitalisation’ll enhance corporate governance in MfBs — MD Advans MfB
Obinna Ukachukwu is the Managing Director, Advans La Fayette, Microfinance Bank, MfB, which recently opened its first branch in Lagos. In this interview, he spoke on the necessity for recapitalisation in the MfB sub-sector and why it took Advans La Fayette MfB, seven years before it opened its first Lagos branch. He also shares his thoughts on the role of the NIRSAL MfB sponsored by the Bankers Committee.
Will the last investor on the NSE please put out the lights?
WHEN in 2016 the forecast of a continuous decline in stock prices was made, a friend asked me when it will end and a recovery gets underway.
Non-accreditation of courses: Eruwa Poly students threaten to sue management
Ola Ajayi – Ibadan ABOUT 1,000 students of the Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa Oyo State have threatened court action against the management of the institution for their alleged non-accreditation of courses they studied in school. The aggrieved students accused the institution of admitting them when it (the institution) was aware that the courses they applied […]
Capital market can provide funds to bridge N3 trn infrastructure gap — United Capital MD
Managing Director, MD, Investment Banking at United Capital Plc, Babatunde Obaniyi in this interview speaks on fund raising from Nigerian capital market to finance infrastructure deficits , mergers and acquisitions to meet capital requirements of corporate entities, apathy for equities, need for diversification to fixed income, instruments, power sector challenges, among other issues. Excerpts:
Regulatory fines will put banks on their toes – Adebayo
William Adebayo is the Coordinator of Greenwich Shareholders Association. In this interview, he spoke on some stock market issues as well as penalties on banks imposed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), saying that the fines will keep the bankers alive to their responsibilities.
SEC, NITDA plan standardised data for capital market transactions
The Securities and Exchange Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA has commenced move to develop a standardised form that would aid investors to get access to capital market data and information to facilitate their investment decisions in the country.
