Patrick Iyamabo appointed as First Bank’s new Chief Financial Officer
Mr Patrick Iyamabo, on Tuesday, was appointed by First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The bank…
WaterAid Nigeria launches new 5yr country programme
WaterAid Nigeria has launched its 2016-2021 country programme strategy, laying the foundation for the 15-year path to achieving universal access…
Ecofact
The world is experiencing an unprecedented transition from predominantly rural to urban living. Here are some urbanisation facts: Almost 180,000…
Amendment of NLNG Act will cost Nigeria over $25b — NLNG MD
Following attempts to amend the Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Act of 2004, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG,…
NEMSA reiterates commitment to eliminate quacks
The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) has pledged not to rest on its oars in stamping out quack and…
‘Challenges of attracting investments in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry’
Several attempts are being made by the Federal Government to promote and encourage investments in the Nigerian oil and gas…
Environmental responsibility: Achieving sustainable development through CSR
It may not be mandated, however, a company is under an obligation to have positive impact on its immediate environment.…
Environment Ministry holds 10th National Council on Environment
• Urges Agriculture, Health Ministries to relocate departments to Environment The National Council on Environment (NCE) has urged states to…
Non-remittance of NNPC’s $2.1bn to TSA: CBN bars 9 banks from forex transactions
•$10bn trapped overseas due to doubtful policies —LCCI For concealing and failing to remit to the Treasury Single Account a…
BDCs decry poor compliance of banks to forex sales
•Manufacturers flay high interest rate, forex •To get 60% forex from authorised dealers Aminu Gwadabe, President, Association of Bureau De Change…
FSS 2020 in danger as FG cuts CBN budget by 50%
•Project requires N198bn for completion The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday warned that its capability to fund some…
FG commissions $9.7m Japanese 1.2MWs solar power project
THE Federal Government FG on Tuesday, commissioned a 1.2MegaWatts solar power plant project donated to it by the Japanese government…
MAN, NACCIMA, others say 272 factories dead or ailing
Members of Nigeria’s organised private sector operators on Tuesday declared that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) must rethink its…
Naira appreciates 1.15% at interbank, eases at parallel market
The Nigerian Naira on Tuesday closed in opposite directions at the two major segments of the foreign exchange market, strengthening…
Lagos reels out plans to deliver affordable housing •Targets 5,000 housing units
one of the greatest challenges that confront Lagos as a mega city, apart from security, is the issue of accommodation.…
Developers unveil Modo Heights residential estate, commences construction
A 24-month construction period has been set to deliver a unique residential haven, the Modo Heights Estate, located on the…
Reality Points unfolds Lekki Cedar Homes project
An indigenous developer, Messrs Reality Point Limited, has added another estate to where property watchers have described as the fastest…
Equities market begins week with 0.58% increase
The Nigerian equities market continued from Friday’s positive path with lead indicator of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); the All…
Islamic Bank to scale up education support for Nigeria
Recognising education as a key tool and important element in countering terrorism, Islamic Development Bank (IDB) on Monday promised to…
Relief for farmers as NIRSAL launches North-South agric rail transportation
Determined to curb perennial herdsmen-farmers’ clash, job creation and reduce the cost of some food staples across the country, the…


