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  The market capitalisation on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) nudged up by N87 billion or 0.54 per cent to close at N16.154 trillion from the N16.067 trillion on Thursday. The All-Share Index, which opened at 44,848.74, rose by 244.09 points or 0.54 per cent to close at 45,092.83. This...

The Federal Government has commenced discussions with the Board of the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the second tranche of the $1 billion loan approved for the country in 2016. At the official opening of the Banks’ new Nigerian Country Department Building in Abuja on Thursday, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo...

  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Thursday directed all tertiary institutions in the country to end their 2017 admission by January 25. The Board’s Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja. Benjamin said the board’s decision came after a...

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is chairing a committee comprising of nine state governors tasked with the responsibility of ending the herdsmen’s killings being witnessed in parts of the country. This was one of the decisions reached at a meeting of the National Economic Council (FEC)  held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja...

  Nigeria has filed a claim against JP Morgan Chase for more than $875 million, accusing it of negligence in transferring funds from a disputed 2011 oilfield deal to a company controlled by the country’s former oil minister. A spokeswoman for JP Morgan dismissed the accusation on Thursday, saying the...

  Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has stated that Boko Haram is still a potent threat to the lives and property of Nigerians, especially in the North-East region of the country. The chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated this in reaction to Wednesday suicide bombing in Maiduguri, Borno...

  “While Africa has made significant strides in economic growth and in poverty reduction, much remains to be done. The goal is clear - to eradicate poverty, create more inclusive socio-economic development and to integrate the continent “I am particularly delighted that the Bank is working closely with this administration...

  The Federal Government on Thursday demanded for the hosting of the West Africa Regional Office of the African Development Bank  (AfDB) in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Governor-Member of the African Development Bank, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, made this known at the commissioning of...

  The Grand Final of the United Bank for Africa Foundation National Essay Competition was held on Tuesday, 16th January, 2018 at the Bank’s Corporate Headquarters at Heritage Towers, Ridge, Accra, Ghana, with 16 year old Jason Emmanuel K. Asante Ghansah from Presbyterian Boys Senior High School emerging as winner....

Starting January 2018, male employees of Access Bank Plc can take advantage of an enhanced parental leave policy that extends paid benefits to all mothers and fathers. Fostering an inclusive workplace, the policy offers paid leave to all new parents at the Bank including mothers and fathers, as well as...