NGO trains over 20,000 undergraduates on plastic pollution
By Peter Egwuatu U-Recycle Initiative Africa, a youth-led Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, has trained over twenty thousand youths across four federal universities in Nigeria through the second edition of its flagship multi-year initiative for universities, called PlasticWize 2.0. The NGO is advancing environmental education, circular economy solutions, and climate action across Africa. Through PlasticWize 2.0, themed, “Redefining […]
National Corporate Governance Code to be operational in 2016 —FRC
The proposed National Code of Corporate Governance (NCCG) for the country would be operational by June 2016.
CBN allows new businesses borrow from N220bn MSME Fund
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reviewed the guidelines for the N220 billion Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Fund to allow new businesses (start-ups) borrow from the fund.
MAN charges CBN to stop funding Bureaux de Change
THE Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, has charged the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to stop funding the Bureau de change market.
Photos: Hiphop star Akon to introduce Africa’s first solar-powered football pitch
The technology, which was invented by a British engineer called Laurence Kemball-Cook, consists in placing more than 90 electronic tiles under an artificial turf. Each time a player steps on a tile, he generates 7 watts of kinetic energy.
Emefiele promises robust economy, stable currency in 2016
Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele says the apex bank is evolving additional measures to boost the nation’s economy and stabilise the naira.
Atlantic Energy repositions for the future
Atlantic Energy Drilling Concepts Nigeria Limited, an indigenous exploration and production company, said it is undergoing a holistic transformation aimed at placing it on a good pedestal to compete in the nation’s oil and gas industry. This followed the approval by the Presidency for the implementation of the company’s debt repayment plan, which before now has prevented it from operating optimally as an exploration and production company.
NIPF: SEC to compensate 580 complainants
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the official take-off of the National Investors Protection Fund (NIPF) and conclusion of arrangement to compensate a total of 580 investors whose claims have been successfully verified.
Re: SEC, investors and e-dividend portal
Last week, Investors Forum received the following emails from two readers with respect to the Electronic Dividend Mandate Management System (e-DMMS) portal.
Fuel: Scarcity takes toll on businesses, transport, others
Few days to Christmas, Nigerians are still lamenting the persistent fuel scarcity which has taken its toll on business activities as well as food items in the country.
Unlisted securities: Investors lose N26.39m in one week
Investors that trade on unlisted securities on NASD OTC Securities Exchange Plc lost N26.39 million of their investment in the market last week as apathy continues to pervade the entire capital market.
