The National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) is set to conduct a nationwide audit of all licensed Microfinance Banks in the country. The reason for the audit is to identify their operational challenges and provide necessary support to the ailing ones. The audit will also enable the association renew efforts to sanitize the sector and […]

Ten out of the twelve  winners are girls Lagos, November 25, 2020; The UBA Foundation, the CSR arm of the United Bank for Africa, today, held its tenth annual National Essay Competition(NEC) in a virtual ceremony that was attended by high school students from across the nation. The UBA Foundation’s Education initiative has been changing […]

The federal government has said there is no plan to commence immediate train services until the battle against the disease is won. The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi stated this yesterday on his verified Twitter handle, @ChibuikeAmaechi. According to Amaechi, resumption of train services would comply with safety protocols, adding that until all passengers […]

Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) on Thursday said COVID-19 pandemic has stagnated global economy and grinded to a halt all forms of social relationship which Nigerians are particularly known for. The development NCRIB said has changed the earning capability of many workers in the public or private sector. President/ Chairman of the Governing […]

Nigeria says it expects to gain about $2.8 billion from its sale of crude oil in the coming months if the weakened prices of the commodity gain an additional $15 per barrel after member-countries of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies agreed on fresh production cut to stabilise the oil market. […]

The implementation of free electricity supply promised by the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOS)  is subject Federal Government’s  approval  which has the initiative to cushion the harsh effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on the citizenry. Making clarification on how the plan would be implemented, the Association of Nigeria Electricity Distributors (ANED) Executive Director (Research and […]

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) climbed back to N11.144 trillion yesterday while the NSE All-Share Index rose further by 1.47 per cent to close at 21,384.03 following sustained bullish trading. The market, which hit a record low on Monday, recovered on Tuesday due to bargain hunting by investors who are taking […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is to extend some of its services, including the building of filling stations, to some neighbouring countries. NNPC, in a statement yesterday in Abuja by its Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, also assured Nigerians of availability of petroleum products to guarantee hitch-free celebration during […]

Power distribution companies on Wednesday announced that they were in support of the proposal by the National Assembly and the Federal Executive arm of government that Nigerians should get two months of free electricity. Speaking through their umbrella body, the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors, the Discos stated that modalities for the free power would […]

The federal government has assured Nigerians of the continued support of Galaxy Backbone for private and public institutions, especially during this period of COVID-19 pandemic that is ravaging the world. A statement issued by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, signed by the spokesperson to the minister, Mrs. Uwa Suleiman, noted that: “At this […]