All posts tagged "headline"
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FG not supporting insurance sector — NIA
The Nigerian Insurers Association has frowned on attempts by other institutions in the financial sector as well as government agencies to take over businesses that should have been done by underwriters. The Chairman, NIA, Mr. Remi Olowude,...
- Posted April 7, 2014
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NAICOM considers 10 firms for micro-insurance licence
Facts have emerged that 10 insurance firms are currently jostling for micro insurance licences following the release of guidelines by the National Insurance Commission for micro insurance business. This development was confirmed by the Deputy Director Authorisation...
- Posted April 7, 2014
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Nigeria overtakes South Africa as Africa’s largest economy
Nigeria recorded 89.22 per cent growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2013, making it the largest economy in Africa and 26th in the world. The position was previously occupied by South Africa. Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the...
- Posted April 6, 2014
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May & Baker’s gross profit up by 9.2%
May & Baker Nigeria Plc has reported a 9.2 per cent rise in its gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2013. Its results released to the Nigerian Stock Exchange showed that gross profit which stood...
- Posted April 6, 2014
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NCC blames poor telco services on multiple taxation
The Nigerian Communications Commission has attributed the problem of poor quality of telecommunication services to multiple taxation and regulations by governments at all levels. Speaking at the commission’s special day at the 25th Enugu International Trade Fair...
- Posted April 6, 2014
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Airport infrastructure still below global standards
When former Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah began the reconstruction of the nation’s airports, there were sighs of relief that these facilities would be brought to global standard. Regrettably, the gains are being reversed by an...
- Posted April 6, 2014
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NUPENG urges Nigerians to disregard IPMAN strike threat
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) has urged Nigerians to disregard the threat of strike issued by the former President of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN),Mr. Aminu Abdulkadir, as he does not...
- Posted April 6, 2014
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Ford, Coscharis inaugurate part dealer network
Ford has taken a step aimed at keeping its vehicles running efficiently on Nigerian roads with the inauguration of Certified Parts Wholesale Dealer Network. The event held in Lagos courtesy of the Coscharis Motors, is expected to...
- Posted April 6, 2014
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APR diversifies to increase profit
Africa Prudential Registrars Plc has said that it is making concerted effort to increase its profitability in the coming years. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Mr. Peter Asade, stated this on Thursday at the...
- Posted April 6, 2014
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Power Projects: FG gives contractors 60-day ultimatum
The Federal Government on Friday issued 60 days ultimatum to contractors handling power distribution projects to complete their contracts or be sanctioned. Vice President Namadi Sambo gave the ultimatum at a meeting with the transmission and distribution...
- Posted April 6, 2014