Nigeria needs more bankable projects to attract capital – UNGC
By Jeremiah Urowayino UN Global Compact Network Nigeria has said Nigeria does not lack capital but sufficient investable opportunities capable of attracting and absorbing it. This was disclosed at the 2026 CEO Forum of the UN Global Compact Network Nigeria, themed ‘Financing a Dignified Future: Aligning Capital, Policy and Business Action,’ which brought together chief […]
CBN halts branch operations by bureaux de change
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has ordered bureaux de change (BDCs) to close all branches within 90 days, saying branch operations is no longer allowed in the subsector. This directive was contained in the revised guidelines for BDCs released on Friday by the apex bank. According to the guidelines, issued via a circular titled: ‘Revised Operational Guidelines for Bureaux De Change in Nigeria’, “Bureau De Change is Licenced as a unit institution.
Access Bank leads innovation advocacy to transform Nigeria’s leadership
Access bank Plc has led the call for Nigeria to adopt innovative approaches in its bid to transform its leadership for a better, prosperous society. The Chief Executive Officer/Group Managing Director, Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe made the call while speaking at the 2nd Access leadership conference held in Lagos. According to Wigwe, the question around leadership and innovation is perhaps more pertinent in Nigeria today that just had a successful transition into a new leadership.
Airports, UNFCCC enter deal on climate neutrality
A partnership to cut emissions from airports and take the industry towards climate neutrality has been launched. The partnership was signed at COP21 in Paris by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Airports Council International (ACI), which developed the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme.
Investment experts harp on economic value of Portfolio Management
Investment experts have canvassed investment education amongst not only investment managers but also the investors in both retail and portfolio. This according to them would address the challenges of maintaining quality investments even in crises situations adding that the more informed the investor, the more balanced his investment and the more value he derives from investing.
Fiscal policy 2016, other factors shape investment returns in Dec
Amidst sustained high liquidity in the banking system financial experts are expecting developments in Nigeria’s fiscal policy 2016 and the international financial markets to shape investment yields positively in December 2015 and first quarter 2016. A total inflow of about N890billion is expected to hit the money market from the various maturing government securities and Federation Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC, in the month of December 2015.
