W/Bank mobilises $5.79bn private capital for Nigeria
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The World Bank Group has said it is helping to mobilise $5.79 billion in private capital for investment in Nigeria’s agriculture, telecommunications and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), in a major push to expand private-sector participation in the economy. The financing drive is being supported by policy reforms, […]
NASD set to boost investment in enterprises with new portal
NASD OTC Plc has reiterated its commitment to leverage on its soon to be launched enterprise portal, the NASD Enterprise Portal (NASDeP) to boost investment in small enterprises in Nigeria.
FCMB invests N1 billion in development of Abia youths
THE First City Monument Bank, FCMB, said it is investing N1 billion in the youths in Abia State as part of its youth empowerment programme aimed at supporting youths with entrepreneurial skills and business ideas to develop them.
2017 corporate earnings: Stakeholders forecast mixed outcomes
STAKEHOLDERS in the nation’s capital market have forecasted a mixed grill at the end of corporate earnings releases for the full year for 2017 even as preliminary results submitted to the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE showed significant improvement, beating analysts and operators’ expectations.
55% female students in STEM have full scholarships — US consulate
THE United States Consulate has revealed that 55 percent of female students in Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) graduate programmes in the U.S are on full scholarships.
We need special court to prosecute recalcitrant debtors — CEO, Moyofade MfB
The Managing Director/Chief Executive, Moyofade Microfinance Bank Limited, Mr. Abimbola Michael, in this interview speaks on how the National Collateral Registry (NCR) would impact the microfinance industry. He also highlighted challenges confronting MfBs in the rural area. Excerpt:
