Yaya Toure fined £54,000 for drink-driving
Yaya Toure fined £54,000 for drink-driving Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has pleaded guilty to drink-driving, but says he had not "intentionally consumed alcohol". The Ivory Coast player,…
Gambia’s Jammeh digs in as regional leaders fail to reach deal
Gambia's Jammeh digs in as regional leaders fail to reach deal Gambian President Yahya Jammeh's ruling party challenged his defeat in a Dec. 1 election at the Supreme Court…
We Won’t Rubber Stamp 2017 MTEF-Senate
We Won't Rubber Stamp 2017 MTEF-Senate As President Muhammadu Buhari presents the 2017 Budget to the Joint Session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, the Senate has…
UBA dominates at global banking awards in London, wins in 5 categories
UBA dominates at global banking awards in London, wins in 5 categories Pan African banking and financial services group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) provides services to more…
Nigeria to Sell $63 Million of ‘Green Bonds’ in First Quarter
Nigeria to Sell $63 Million of ‘Green Bonds’ in First Quarter Nigeria plans to raise N20 billion ($63 million) by March to help fund renewable energy projects, the first issuance…
FG launches N13bn mortgage refinancing scheme for civil servants
FG launches N13bn mortgage refinancing scheme for civil servants FG launches N13bn mortgage refinancing scheme for civil servants Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun The Federal Government has launched a N13…
Heritage Bank collaborates EDC entrepreneurship
Heritage Bank collaborates EDC entrepreneurship developmentHeritage Bank Plc, has partnered Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan African University (PAU) as part of its strategic plan to identifying and supporting…
Winners emerge in Fidelity Bank alert in million savings promo
Winners emerge in Fidelity Bank alert in million savings promo In its effort to reward loyalty customers, winners have emerged in the first quarter edition of Fidelity Bank Plc’s ‘Get…
Ambode links economic growth to strong democratic institutions
Ambode links economic growth to strong democratic institutions By Olasunkanmi Adebola Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday advocated the need for strong democratic institutions in Nigeria, saying that…
Shareholders of Union Bank give nod to N50bn rights
Shareholders of Union Bank give nod to N50bn rights Shareholders of Union Bank Nigeria Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks, have approved five resolutions authorizing the board of the…