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Nigeria Cannot Achieve The SDGs Without Jobs And Security, Akin Adesina Tells Buhari

September 27, 2019 0

Akinwumi Adesina, president of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), says without peace and security, Nigeria cannot achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs).

PwC Report: FG Spent N2.3tn On Oil, Electricity Subsidies In Four Years

September 27, 2019 0

The federal government expended a total of N2.3 trillion on subsidising the consumption of petrol and electricity from 2015 to 2018, a report from global accounting and consulting firm, PricewaterhouseCoppers (PwC), has revealed.

Cashless Policy Will Deepen Financial Inclusion, CBN Insists

September 27, 2019 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) thursday reassured Nigerians that the resumed implementation of the cashless policy of the bank is aimed at encouraging and deepening financial inclusion through the use of alternative channels in line with global best practice.

TUC Bayelsa Gets New Exco

September 27, 2019 0

Trade union congress, TUC Bayelsa state chapter Wednesday elected new executives to manage the affairs of the union.

Bayelsa Retirees Vent Anger On Dickson, Say Their Votes May Go For Opposition

September 27, 2019 0

Pensioners in Bayelsa state under the aegis of Bayelsa pensioners association, BPA have berated the state governor Seriake Dickson for not being sensitive to their welfare.

Transcorp Hotels Plc Retains Positive A- (NG) GCR Rating

September 27, 2019 0

Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp) and owner of the iconic Transcorp Hilton Abuja and Transcorp Hotels Calabar, has retained its national scale ratings at A-(NG) and A2(NG) in the long term and short term respectively, with the outlook accorded as Stable.

Fidson Healthcare To Pay N225 million Dividend On Friday

September 26, 2019 0

Consistent with dividend payment policy, shareholders of Fidson Healthcare Plc, are going to simile on Friday September 27, 2019, as the registrars will commence payments of the 15 kobo dividend that was recommended by the board of directors for the financial year ended December 31, 2018.

Assets Of Non-Interest Banks Hit N186.46bn ― NDIC

September 26, 2019 0

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says that total assets of non-interest banks and windows have grown from ₦66.96 billion in 2015 to ₦186.46 billion as of June 30, 2019.

FEC Approves N311.47 Billion For Road Projects

September 26, 2019 0

The Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on Wednesday approved the sum of N311.47 billion for completion of some ongoing road projects across the country.

Buhari: Nigeria Lost $157.7bn To Illicit Financial Flows In 9yrs

September 26, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in New York disclosed that Nigeria lost an estimated $157.5 billion to illicit financial flows between 2003 and 2012.