Mr Seyi Kumapayi, Executive Director, African Subsidiaries, Access Bank Plc, and Mr Admir Imami, Director & Head of Trade and Supply Chain Finance, British International Investment at the official signing of the $60 million trade finance facility for Access Bank Plc in Nigeria and five of its pan-African subsidiaries inContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe Parallex Bank Ltd. has reaffirmed its commitment to helping organisations and individuals in showcasing contributions of indigenous and non-indigenous communities to the country’s economic development. The Managing Director of Parallex Bank, Dr Olufemi Bakre, expressed the commitment on Monday in Lagos at the International Food andContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi Dr Yeside Oyetayo, pioneer Rector of the College of Insurance and Financial Management (CIFM), Lagos, has described her efforts to build the institute from the scratch as “tough, but interesting”. Oyetayo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday that she resumedContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has appealed to the Federal Government to find a lasting solution to the rising price of cooking gas in the country. Mr Abideen Olatunbosun, National President, NALPGAM, made the appeal during the 36th Annual General Meeting ofContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Organised Private Sector in Nigeria (OPSN) has urged the National Assembly to strengthen the capacity of business institutions in the country to enable them thrive. The OPSN is made up of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and AgricultureContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Director-General of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Mr Olawale Fasanya, has reiterated Federal Government’s desire to boost women owned businesses in the country. Fasanya said this at the opening of “Meet With the CEO” in collaboration with International Labour Organisation (ILO), inContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB), and Eritrea have strengthened their partnership to support the country’s growth. The aim is to place it on a more sustainable development path in the coming years. The President of AfDB, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, in a statement said the bank had committedContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is in collaboration talks with the Customs Service of neighbouring Republic of Benin to improve trade relations between both countries. The Acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja, during a two-dayContinue Reading
By Ikenna Uwadileke Former President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (NACCIMA), Chief John Udeagbala, says Nigeria is set to explore opportunities provided by the Africa-Korea Business Summit. Udeagbala who is to represent Nigeria at the summit said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The UK leadership development organization, TEXEM UK has praised Mrs. Hilda Ozoh, the incoming chairperson of Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) for her outstanding achievements. In a statement on TEXEM’s website signed by the Director, SpecialContinue Reading
