The Lagos State Government has committed N1bn to the Lagos State Science, Research & Innovation Council as the first tranche of a LASRIC Seed Fund to catalyse development in …
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FG pushes for inclusive growth in export sector
The Federal Government has advocated for inclusive growth within the export sector, aiming to ensure that all segments of society. This was made known during a visit by the …
Read More »Firm to acquire 60% of MultiChoice’s insurance business
South African insurance firm, Sanlam Limited, is set to acquire 60 per cent of the insurance business of pay TV, MultiChoice Group, NMS Insurance Services for R1.2bn South African …
Read More »Nigeria, AfreximBank sign $3.5bn deal on textile industry, CNG buses, others
The Federal Government and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a $3.5 billion deal to boost the textile industry and promote the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles, among …
Read More »Nigeria extends 2024 licensing bid registration by 10 days
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has extended the deadline for the registration and submission of pre-qualification documents for the 2024 oil block licensing round. The NUPRC Chief Executive, …
Read More »AIICO sponsors 2024 NCRIB CEOs retreat
Insurance firm, AIICO, has revealed that it was the lead sponsor for the 2024 NCRIB CEOs’ Retreat held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The retreat, with the theme ‘Building …
Read More »Banks leverage tech to drive recapitalisation
The Central Bank of Nigeria recently directed banks to shore up their capital, which will stimulate a lot of activities in the Nigerian capital market in the next two …
Read More »Letshego MFB launches promo
Letshego Microfinance Bank Nigeria has launched its ‘Save & Win Promo’ to reward customers for their loyalty and savings. A statement from the bank revealed that the promo would …
Read More »Over $1bn pledged to boost vaccine production in Africa
More than one billion dollars will be pledged towards ramping up vaccine production in Africa at a summit held in Paris later this week, France said on Monday. A “new …
Read More »GTBank drags 60 bank chiefs to court over Anchor Borrowers N17bn debt
Guaranty Trust Bank now (GTCO) has dragged 60 top executives of 13 commercial banks to court over a N17 billion Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) debt. The affected persons include chairmen, …
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