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…
Zinox sets African record, installs digital PC/phone plant
Zinox Technologies Group, Africa’s most integrated ICT Group, has completed the installation of its 21st Century digital PC/Phones Assembly plant, ahead of the end of May 2013 deadline set last…
Police give recipe for checkmating kidnappings
By Nat Amogu The Lagos State Security Council has called for continued vigilance and great caution ,especially while recruiting domestic staff like cooks, drivers and house helps in order to…
UBA profit soars by 905 per cent
Staff commitment and customer strength among others have combined to give United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, a major turnaround in the just-ended fiscal year. Coming from a bad patch…
PDP may axe Tambuwal, more Govs
Smarting from its suspension of Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is looking in the direction of Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Hon Aminu Tambuwal…