The advent of technology and the internet have made the creation of online loan platform easy. Lending has been made possible by technology platforms thereby making brands scrambling for prospective customers Online loan platforms were first created by non-bank owners who act as brokers, collecting a fee to match borrowers[Read More…]
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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…]
FirstBank Corporate Statement
Our attention has been drawn to the tweet making the rounds on social media on shutting down the FirstBank website following a false tweet that the Bank prevented staff from joining the ongoing protests in the country. As the largest banking institution in Nigeria, it is not unlikely that we[Read More…]
DisCos Announces Compliance With NERC Directive on Reduction of Tariff
There are indications that power distribution companies in Nigeria are complying with the directive of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) by suspending their plan to increase electricity tariff. According to a statement on Thursday, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said it has suspended the tariff hike until further[Read More…]
CSR: Access Bank Creates Road Networks In Oniru Axis
In attempt to make the environment where it does business a better place, Access Bank Plc, through Planet Projects Limited (PPL) and Craneburg Construction Company, has created new concrete-based road networks in the Oniru area of Lagos. The initiative is informed by the Bank’s efforts to improve traffic situation of[Read More…]
How Banks Defrauds Customers in Nigeria
Nigeria bank has finished this Nation. They are silence killer and unarmed robbers. If you’re in doubt, below are series of charges always place on innocent customers on a single banking transaction. 1 VAT. 2. Account maintenance charges 3. SMS alert charges 4. Transfer charges 5. Poster STAMP DUTY charges[Read More…]
Access Bank Targets 30,000 Customers, as Osibanjo flags off MSME Clinic in Ebonyi
Vice President Yemi Osibanjo on Thursday launched Ebonyi state edition of National Micro, Small and Medium Businesses (MSMEs) Clinic at Ecumenical Center in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital. Osibanjo said that the Federal government was encouraged by the number of MSMEs he interacted with when he arrived the state and[Read More…]
Watch out for hard drugs in ‘maishayi’ tea, herbal drinks – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to be cautious when taking cup of tea popularly known as `Maishayi’ from vendors. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director-General gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja.[Read More…]
CBN returns over N60 billion excess bank charges to customers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday said it has so far recovered over N60 billion from erring banks as excessive charges imposed on customers. The bank also said it has equally returned same amount to the affected customers. This is just as the Apex Bank has announced that[Read More…]
Customers decries unhealthy treatment by airlines operators
Nigerian customers have condemned in strong terms, the way and manner airlines operators in Nigeria treat them. A customer, Dababy daddy reached out to Consumers’ Assembly through his Twitter handle; @The_Nifeme and said; “Air Peace (@flyairpeace) canceled a 7am flight and notified a passenger @ 1am.. just 6 hrs before[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…]