In an altruistic world, markets should function in near efficient pathways. Market regulators would be vigilant and protect the interests of those who have been invited to participate in the build up to robust markets.

There are indications that the recent crisis rocking the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) may forestall the speedy integration of the African Stock Exchanges which has reached an advanced stage.

STANDARD Bank has been named winner of the Africa Investor Agribusiness, AIA, Awards for 2010.
The bank won in the Development Finance Initiative of the Year category for its groundbreaking Agricultural Guarantee Fund Scheme that has improved access to finance to smallholder farmers in Africa.

African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) has launched a new subsidiary called African Takaful Reinsurance Company (Africa Retakaful).

The Cross River State government has set aside N200 million to help its civil/public servants fund ten percent equity contribution that will enable them obtain loan under the National Housing Fund (NHF) scheme. The ten percent equity contribution is a pre-requisite for loan approval under the NHF scheme

Against the backdrop of complaints of delay in the processing of land title documents, the Ekiti State government has out-sourced the processing of Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) in the state to a private consultant under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme.

Prof. Akin Mabogunje, Chairman of the Presidential Technical Committee on Land Reform, has called on government to individualise land in Nigeria to enhance its capital value.

Ahead of next year’s election, Plural Media & Technologies Limited, has debuted an electioneering campaign product for both existing and aspiring politicians nationwide.

For retiree Chinedu Egemba and other four winners of five Peugeot 407 Executive salon cars, courtesy, Access Bank’s Take the Lead promo organised to reward holders of the bank’s Access Advantage account.

The global financial meltdown marked a challenging period for microfinance institutions (MFIs) in various countries. The economic and financial crises that reached MFIs and their clients turned calm waters into choppy seas for many institutions in the sector.

For the 30 days the Ramadan fast will last, Dufil Prima Foods (DUFIL) Plc, Indomie owners, said it will be giving out one million noodles to Muslims nationwide.

As Nigeria celebrates her golden jubilee anniversary, Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited (CCNL), owner of the Coke brand is splashing over N300 million on Nigerians as part of its activities to mark Nigeria at 50.

Perhaps the most significant thought arising out of this recovery is Nigeria’s natural inclination towards farming. Traditional involvement with agriculture and the existence of diverse ecological conditions across the country offers tantalising potential for growth of a flourishing and suitably interlinked agro-allied industry. Nigeria’s ambitions for accelerated and inclusive economic growth are contingent on achieving a vibrant agriculture sector that can support extensive down-the-line enterprise development and employment.

Taraba State governor, Danbaba Suntai, and Aviation Minister, Mrs. Fidelia Njeze, have stressed the need for government’s continued funding of Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, NCAT, Zaria, Kaduna State, if the institution were to wear the toga of being the hub of training in West and Central Africa.

Private equity fund Aureos Capital is looking for small, mainly family-run service sector businesses in Africa to invest in and guide through expansion and restructuring.