AXA Mansard int’l health plan covers cancer, other chronic conditions
By Rosemary Iwunze AXA Mansard Health’s International Healthcare Plan, iMED, offers Nigerians access to comprehensive medical coverage for cancer, as well as critical medical procedures such as organ and bone marrow transplants, and international emergency medical assistance at leading healthcare facilities in Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom and Dubai. According to estimates by […]
South African firm to float gold-backed ETF in Nigeria
A SOUTH African firm, ABSA Capital, in partnership with Vetiva Capital Management Limited, is set to float a gold-backed Exchange Traded Fund, ETF, on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE.
Getting ahead in business with FirstPay
BUOYED by unrelenting campaigns being championed by the Central Bank of Nigeria on the need for a cashless economy, First Bank of Nigeria Plc has introduced FirstPay, an alternative payment channel that saves time and money.
Nestle diversifies, launches health products
Nestle Nigeria Plc has further diversified its operations, with the introduction of health products- Nescafe ginger and lemon, into the market.
SON set to certify 150 SMEs
STANDARDS Organisation of Nigeria (SON) is set to certify a minimum of 150 SMEs in the country to the internationally acclaimed ISO 9001:2001 Quality Management System and ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System Standards within the next one year at no cost to them.
FCMB records 62% growth in PAT
First City Monument Bank, FCMB, Plc has recorded a growth of 73 per cent in its Group’s Profit After Tax (PAT) for the un-audited nine months result ended September 30, 2011 released on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) .
Market operators expect improved results from Access Bank
SOME stakeholders have expressed optimism that the acquisition of Intercontinental Bank by Access Bank would reposition Access Bank and lead to improved earnings.
Obama restores I. Coast, Niger, Guinea US trade partner status
President Barack Obama restored privileged US trade partner status Tuesday to Ivory Coast, Niger and Guinea following democratic gains in the African countries, the White House said.
Nigeria’s economy at risk from resolution of banks’ crisis – CBN
Efforts at resolving the crisis in the Nigerian banking industry will put the country’s economy at risk, says the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in its Economic Report for the first half of 2011.
Why FG will not negotiate with GHIL on Ajaokuta – Minister
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Musa Mohammed Sada has stressed that the Federal Government would not entertain an out of court settlement nor would it enter into further negotiations with Global Infrastructure Holdings Limited, GIHL, over the cancellation of the concession of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCON).
Tricontinental develops new oil and gas technology
As part of contributions to the ongoing efforts to create an enduring environment for the growth of the Nigerian oil and gas sector, Tricontinental Technologies Limited, a division of the Tricontinental Group has recorded a giant stride through its technological initiatives to eliminate downtime in the industry.
