Nigeria is peculiar in several respects. There are several anomalies and politicians hide under this cover to deceive the people. The question of minimum wage has been raging with some state governors saying they cannot pay the N18, 000 prescribed by the law.

For the second year running, some insurance companies have allowed their shares to be technically suspended by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for late submission of their financial results.

Unity Bank Plc has promoted its deserving staff in an exercise aimed at boosting the morale of its workforce. A total of 340 benefited from the promotion exercise which has been done by the Management in the last four years.

Despite the euphoria that greeted the establishment and operations of microfinance banks (MFBs), the upheaval in the financial sector, particularly the microfinance sector, has dimmed their candle light as most of them are battling undercapitalization, huge non-performing loans, poor corporate governance, huge investment in fixed assets, weak capacity, insider related abuses, and poor asset quality.

Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, (NCRIB) has thrown its weight behind UnityKapital Assurance Plc tagging it a broker-friendly company even as the insurance intermediaries tick the underwriter as brokers’ choice.

Guaranty Trust Assurance Plc (GTAssurance) said it does not undercut in its product pricing rather it has the reputation of an insurance company that can deliver and meet obligation.

The management of Niger Insurance Plc has restated the company’s commitment to cater for the needs of Muslim community in the country, to supply all their insurance needs in tandem with Islamic laws.

As part of efforts to improve its services to Nigerian farmers and ensure food security, the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) says it has concluded plans to scale down its branches from 201 to 75.

The charming African Queen at the World Bank is set to take another bite at the pie with her successful screening at the Senate last week.

The Airports Council International (ACI) and African Airlines Association (AFRAA) say the air transport industry in Africa will grow at a faster rate and contribute more significantly to the economic development of the continent if all stakeholders work together towards improvement of intra-Africa air services.

The Managing Director of Maevis Nigeria Limited,Mr Tunde Fagbemi in this interview speaks on airport development and how far his company has gone on the Niger State Government’s mega airport city project for the State capital,Minna.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria has advocated a partnership with the Nigerian University Commission, NUC, for the inclusion of International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS, in the national curriculum for accounting in Nigeria.

Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has failed to fulfill its core responsibility of addressing the housing needs of Nigerians through the provision of mortgage financing.

As part of efforts to promote professionalism in the process of roofing installation in the construction industry, Nigerite Limited, manufacturers of NIT fibre cement roofing and ceiling sheets, has organised roofing technique training for building professionals.

The declining fortune of investors’ holding on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, continued last week, as the value of listed equities, represented by market capitalisation, dropped by N123.67 billion.