The Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, has restated the strategic importance of small and medium enterprises SMEs to the growth and development of the national economy. Adeduntan said the path to the growth of Nigerian economy lies in growing the SME sector, and[Read More…]
Author: Godwin Anyebe
New Petrol Price Imminent as Landing Cost Hits N180 Per Litre
THERE were indications, Monday, that stakeholders would soon emerge with a new price of petrol as the landing cost of the product rose from N151 to N180 per litre, due mainly to rising price of crude oil in the international market. The rise of crude oil price from $58 to[Read More…]
FIRSTMONIE WALLET GIVES YOUR VALENTINE A BOOST WITH BONUS DATA AND AIRTIME
You’ve got Firstmonie Wallet on your phone? Did I hear you say Yes… then, count yourself lucky because your first daily recharge and data subscription between 13 – 15 February will give you the opportunity to speak more to your loved ones, or spend more time on your favourite social[Read More…]
Firstbank Empowers It’s Firstmonie Agents With Up To 1 Million Naira
In furtherance of the need to promote the business activities of its foremost agent banking platform – Firstmonie Agents – Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has announced the provision of loan facilities – up to one million naira – to its banking agents. The[Read More…]
9mobile Launches 4G LTE Service in Ilorin
Telecommunication company, 9mobile, has announced the launch of its 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network in the city of Ilorin. This latest addition to the ever-expanding 4G coverage from 9mobile will make it possible for Nigerians in the historic city to join a growing number of 9mobile customers across the country[Read More…]
Ogun State Signs Partnership Agreement with Fan Milk to Build Dairy Farm
Fan Milk Plc, a DANONE Company, has signed a partnership agreement with the Ogun State Government to establish its flagship dairy farm at the Odeda Farm Institute, in the Odeda Local Government Area. The partnership, an alliance with the state, is to introduce global standards in dairy farming, empower local[Read More…]
Firstbank Holding PLC Announces New Appointments
FBN Holdings PLC (“FBNHoldings), Nigeria’s leading financial holdings company, has announced the appointments of Mr. Seni Adetu and Mrs. Juliet Anammah as Independent Non-Executive directors, while Mr. Otu Hughes has been appointed as a Non-Executive director. These appointments are subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”).[Read More…]
COVID 19: Modern Tools for Prompt Test Results In Schools
As most schools, including nursery, primary, secondary and higher institutions, resume across the nation this January, there are fears of further and faster spread of COVID-19 virus due to the likely non-adherence to protocols prescribed by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Parents[Read More…]
New Service Chiefs And The Task Ahead
President Muhammadu Buhari had recently appointed new service chiefs as the tenure of the former service chiefs expired. He appointed Maj Gen Lucky Irabor, Chief of Defense Staff, Maj Gen I Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admiral AZ Gambo, Chief of Navy Staff, and Air Vice Marshal I.O. Amao,[Read More…]
MultiChoice Announces Price Slash On DStv, GOtv Decoders
Entertainment provider, MultiChoice Nigeria, has announced a price slash on its DStv and GOtv decoders starting Monday, February 1st, 2021. The price slash will see the DStv HD decoder, dish kit with Compact package subscription drop from N18, 600 to N9,900 on Confam package, while GOtv decoder, GOtennae with GOtv[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]