CHAIRMAN of United   Bank for Africa, UBA, Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu, said Africa must embrace inter-regional trade to fast-track the development of the continent.

FOLLOWING the increase in the flouting of free float rule by quoted companies, the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, is considering reviewing the rules to ensure that companies comply with the post listing requirement and avoid being delisted from the Exchange. Free float rule stipulates the minimum number of shares required by promoters of public companies listed on the NSE to be released to the investing public for trading at the stock market.

STANDARD Chartered Bank said that banks in the country are determined to fight financial crime to boost confidence in the industry.

Accion Microfinance Bank, AMfB, has upgraded its core banking system with a view to mitigating risk of failing system while also helping to boost the businesses of people leaving with disability.

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