Recapitalisation: Labour Ministry charges banks to protect workers
By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Omotola Aremo The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has cautioned banks and insurance companies against allowing workers to bear the brunt of the ongoing recapitalisation and restructuring in the financial sector. The Ministry made the call during the 2026 World Day for Decent Work celebration organised by the Association of […]
IPMAN acquires 1,000 hectares for $3bn refineries in Kogi, Bayelsa
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Monday announced its commitment to provide leadership in establishing private refineries.
FG to privatise airports soon
The Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprise, Mr Benjamin Dikki, said in Abuja that the privatization of federal airports in the country would commence soon.
Youth restiveness and unemployment in Nigeria: the way out part 2
Minister for Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina noted that Nigeria’s unemployment rate is spiralling upwards, growing at 11 per cent yearly, According to him “Youth unemployment rate is over 50 per cent. Our unemployment rate is spiralling, driven by the wave of four million young people entering the workforce every year with only a small fraction able to find formal employment.
Union Bank boss calls for proactive strategies against e-fraud
Group Managing Director of Union Bank Plc, Mr. Emeka Emuwa, has called for proactive strategies to tackle the rising problem of electronic fraud (e-fraud).
Why we’re raising fresh funds —Access Bank
Access Bank Plc has said that its quest to raise additional funds from the capital market is borne out of the need to enhance its Tier 1 Capital and also take advantage of emerging opportunities in the economy.
