By Kayode Tokede Unity Bank Plc has said it will provide additional funding to no fewer than 120,000 smallholder maize farmers in Nigeria in the 2021 wet season farming in Nigeria. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Unity Bank Plc,…
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that his administration had so far completed over 1, 097 projects covering 970 schools across the state. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this at the inauguration of new infrastructure projects at Oregun High School, Babs Fafunwa…
The echoes of missing public funds have recently become a resounding rhythm in the ears of Nigerians. From perceived skewed escapades to narratives of project duplications even within budgetary instruments, the sensations of foul play believed to be mischievous crafts…
The nation’s foreign reserves droped by $111.56million to $34.61billion as at Friday, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The drop makes it the fourth consecutive week decline of the nation’s foreign exchange buffer. However, the naira depreciated by…
By: Ismail Sokunbi Housing is a basic necessity of every human being just as food and clothing. It is fundamental to the welfare and survival of man. According to some experts, housing is one of the best indicators of determining…
By Kayode Tokede The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) said that two of its certificates had been approved and included in Government Schemes of Service. These are the Associateship of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB) and the…
By Kayode Tokede With the COVID-19 pandemic, eight banks have reported 21.2 per cent dropped in Real Sector Support Facility (RSSF) to N143.68billion in 2020 from N182.26billion reported in 2019. RSSF represents the outstanding balance on the on-lending facility granted…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced that the 2021 edition of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF) will be held virtually on May 25 and 26, 2021. The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote revealed this…
By Kayode Tokede Cornerstone Insurance Plc reported 29 per cent increase in claims expenses to N3.96billion in 2020 from N3.07billion reported in 2019. The insurance company in the year under review also reported 34 per cent increase in gross premium…
The Group Managing Director Zenith Bank Plc, Ebenezer Onyeagwu has increased his shareholding right at the bank with a fresh purchase totalling 662,842 of the lender shares. Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in a disclosure stated that the shares were purchased…
