All posts tagged "headline"
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Niger promises to support investors, boost food production
Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu on Saturday said the state had become the destination for most local and foreign investors due to the favourable investment climate created by the government and the prevailing peace in all parts...
- Posted July 6, 2014
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NAMA refutes critics’ claims on vehicle price increase as baseless
The Nigerian Automotive Manufacturers Association (NAMA) has described as baseless stories currently making the rounds that the implementation of the revised automotive policy, which began on Tuesday, could result in disproportionate price increase of vehicles. The association...
- Posted July 6, 2014
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Food: FG targets 250 million Nigerians in 2050
The Federal Government has said that it will reduce hunger in the country and ensure that over 250 million Nigerians get access to food in year 2050. To achieve the objective, the government has initiated the National...
- Posted July 6, 2014
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NCAA to sanction aviation agencies, operators for non-compliance
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said it would sanction airlines, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) if they fail to effectively carry...
- Posted July 6, 2014
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FBN Insurance to launch takeover bid for Oasis
FBN Insurance, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, has said it will launch a bid next week to buy out the 28.8 per cent minority stake in Oasis Insurance that it does not already own, in a...
- Posted July 5, 2014
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Nigeria, Portugal to strengthen trade ties
In order to promote trade and encourage the development of businesses, Nigeria and Portugal have pledged to strengthen economic relationship between both countries. Representatives of both countries also promised to develop social, cultural and artistic projects that...
- Posted July 5, 2014
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Nigerians to get loans for locally-assembled cars
From November, Nigerians will be able to purchase brand new cars assembled in the country without having to pay in full for them as the Federal Government’s vehicle acquisition finance scheme would have taken off then. The...
- Posted July 5, 2014
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Expectations for improved Q2 results lift market higher
Expectations for improved second quarter results continued to lift prices of equities at the stock market as the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All-Share Index rose 0.18 per cent to close at 42,686.86 yesterday. Similarly, market capitalisation added...
- Posted July 5, 2014
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NAICOM tackles shareholders for abdicating responsibilities
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has criticised shareholders of insurance companies in the country saying most of them have failed to effectively oversee the activities of the board and management of the respective companies. The regulator said...
- Posted July 5, 2014
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Resolve bank customers’ complaints in 30 days – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered Deposit Money Banks, discount houses and other financial institutions to ensure that customers complaints relating to excess charges and loans are resolved within 30 days. The CBN, in a circular...
- Posted July 5, 2014