It’s no longer news that the federal government is in dare need of revenue to deliver basic services to Nigerians. This need of the federal government has in a way put the revenue generation agency under pressure to deliver on promise. In fact, the federal government had at a time[Read More…]
Business
Mixed Blessing of Rising Crude Oil Prices in Global market
It was reported in the news recently that, the international oil benchmark, Brent crude, rose further up to $67 per barrel, what strong likelihood of a further increase. For Nigeria, which relies on crude oil for about 50 per cent of government revenues and over 90 per cent of export[Read More…]
FIRSTBANK UNVEILS FIRSTSME ACCOUNT, REITERATES ITS COMMITMENT TO THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF SMES
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced its SME specific accounts designed to reinforce the Bank’s role in putting SME’s at an advantage whilst contributing to national growth and development. The SME accounts – which are in two variants – FirstSME Classic[Read More…]
Inside Ban on Cryptocurrency
All over the world, people are still struggling to come to terms with the newly popular cryptocurrencies that have come into existence. 2017 was the turning point for these cryptocurrencies as prices soared higher which attracted investors without knowing the risk involved. A cryptocurrency is a digital token or asset[Read More…]
Firstbank Highlights Role Of SMES To Economu At EHINGBETI LAGOS SUMMIT
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Consumer TV
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…]