archiveOctober 11, 2021

*VP wants CBN, commercial banks to ensure speedy release of structured lending *Synergy of fiscal, monetary policies absolutely necessary Despite the challenges of funding and other issues, the implementation of the N2.3 trillion Economic Sustainability Plan, ESP, has made significant impact across different sectors. It has helped the country to...

  Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has blamed the Federal Government for the breakdown of security in the state. Obi expressed displeasure at the recent statement made by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF) Abubakar Malami, ahead of the November 6 governorship election...

charges them to hit the ground running to meet ALGON on infrastructure devt at the grassroots Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, swore-in 10 commissioners and the President of the Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Moshood Abass, charging them to hit the ground running and to remain on the...

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has been consistent in its Corporate Social Responsibility at the grassroots which has impacted positively on the lives of the people and communities it serves. This formed part of the remarks made by His Royal Majesty the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba...

Ms Rushnan Murzata, Deputy Country Representative, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says digital inclusion of girls is crucial to ensuring equitable distribution of wealth and development in the country. Murtaza stated this in Abuja, at a Policy Dialogue, as part of events to mark the International Day of the Girl-Child...

  The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) says it will leverage organic and inorganic growth opportunities for business expansion across relevant business categories to increase global competitiveness. The Group Chief Executive Officer, NGX Group, Mr Oscar Onyema, made the assertion at the virtual Facts Behind the Listing presentation of...

Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), on Monday urged youths to engage more in politics to achieve a new Nigeria. Falana made the call during the 2021 Felabration Symposium, held at Ikeja, Lagos. The theme for this year’s Felabration celebration is “Viva Nigeria”. The theme was picked from...

 The Nigerian stock market resumed trading on Monday in red to halt the seven consecutive days gaining sessions due to profit taking.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the market capitalisation dipped N80 billion or 0.38 per cent to close at N21.215 trillion from N21.295 trillion achieved. Also, the...

International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has ranked Nigeria sixth among the top 10 countries with the highest exposure to funds and support. IFC stated this in its annual report “Meeting the Moment” recently released. According to the report, India led the list of countries...

The African Development Bank (AfDB) on Monday expressed worries over the country’s rising debt service-to-revenue ratio, currently put at 73 percent. President of the bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina said, although Nigeria’s debt to the GDP remains moderate at 35 per cent, the government must decisively tackle its debt challenges to...