Hope rises for the digitally excluded in Nigeria
For Mrs Mary Uduma, president, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) and convener, Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) 2013, there is hope for the digitally excluded in Nigeria. Her optimism was…
Nigeria, China strengthen economic, technical ties
President Goodluck Jonathan and President Xi Jinping of China yesterday in Beijing presided over the signing of five agreements to boost financial, trade, economic, technical and cultural relations between Nigeria…
FCMB rebounds to profitability
The audited accounts of First City Monument Bank ( FCMB) PLC for the period under review showed that it recorded a profit after tax of N15.3billion, an increase by 256%…
Sanusi charges West African Central Banks to safeguard their currencies
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mallam Sanusi lamido Sanusi,has charged Central Banks in the West African sub-Region to safeguard the value of their countries’ currencies through various measures,…
BoI partners state govts to boost SMEs
From Nat Amogu, Lagos….. The Bank of industry (BOI) is collaborating with various state governments, such as Ondo, Osun, Kwara and Niger to boost small hydro power projects to serve…
FBN Holdings rallies for consolidation
By Nat Amogu……. First Bank’s consistent good performance, quality financial products/services, leadership status and contribution to the growth and development of the banking sub-sector in the West African sub-region…
Telcos may partner NCC to fight illegal SIM card hawkers
Tired of paying fines as sanction for selling pre-registered SIM cards, the four GSM operators in Nigeria may be turning to security operatives to help stem the tide and save…
Nigeria has lost $250 billion in dirty money – AfDB
Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt top the list of African countries that have hemorrhaged billions of dollars gained from corruption, kickbacks, tax evasion and other illicit activities since 1980, according…
Novak jailed in Willbros case, Nigeria keeps mum
A former consultant for pipeline contractor Willbros International Inc. was sentenced for his role in a scheme to pay more than $6 million in bribes to government and political party…
Airtel lifts primary school in Ogun
First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, has commended Airtel Nigeria for partnering with the State Government in providing educational opportunities for less privileged children and for uplifting the…