Diamond Bank re-strategises for performance in 2013
DIAMOND Bank Plc may have re-strategised for efficient operations that would enhance its general performance this year. InvestingInAfrica.net, a continental field guide to profitable opportunities in...
View ArticleSterling Bank raises stake on customer rewards, CSR
STERLING Bank Plc has rewarded its customers under the bank’s “Savers’ Promo,” scheme. The winners were unveiled at the grand finale of the promo, which produced additional 23 winners to the 70...
View Article‘New consumer protection bill underway’
Federal government is set to enact a competition and consumer protection law that will enable businesses to operate more effectively in the Nigerian market place. Minister of Trade and Investment...
View ArticleGovt mulls national policy on tenement data
AS Nigeria strives to become top economic destination by year 2020, the Federal Government said that the draft National Addressing Policy, when implemented would boost the economy and spur e-Commerce...
View ArticleIMF’s strategy for future economic recovery, by Tiwari
Against the backdrop of a still weak global economic outlook, the IMF’s work agenda for the coming months is designed to support bold policy implementation to secure the economic recovery and anchor...
View ArticleMahama nominates more ministers: Haruna for Trade, Mawuena Dumor Trebah for GIPC
President John Mahama In accordance with article 78 of the 1992 Constitution, His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, has nominated the following as Ministers of State designate: 1. Dr. Henry...
View ArticlePresident Mahama names more ministers; Haruna Iddrisu heads Ministry of Trade...
A third batch of “ministerial nominations” has been made by President John Mahama, according to a statement signed by Dr. Raymond A. Atuguba, Executive Secretary to the President. Prominent among the...
View ArticleC/R: Fire razes entire classroom block
A three-unit classroom block of the Amanful Junior High School in the Central region has been razed down by fire. The incident took place early dawn, Sunday. Joy News’ Richard Kojo Nyarko who was at...
View ArticleTunisia, Algeria in desert war
TUNISIA will host North African rivals Algeria in their opening Group D encounter of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium tonight. The two sides are no strangers to one...
View ArticleEnterprise Bank boss restates need for discipline, good mgt
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Bank Limited (EBL), Mallam Ahmed Kuru has described high moral values, efficient management, service discipline and culture change in both the...
View ArticleAFCON: Mali ready for Black Stars
MALI coach Patrice Carteron says they are ready for Ghana after a morale-boosting win against Niger in their first group match of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. The Eagles earned the first victory of...
View ArticleCIBN blames fraud in banking industry on unskilled manpower
By CHINEDU IBEABUCHI Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, has attributed the prevalence of fraud in the banking industry to non professionals occupying sensitive positions in banks. Deji...
View ArticleNSE to undertake review of stocks’ nominal value
By NKIRUKA NNOROM …Defends transaction cost in primary marketChief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, Mr. Oscar Onyema, has announced that the Exchange will soon undertake a review...
View ArticleFish out attackers of Emir of Kano, Saraki tells security agencies
BY DEMOLA Akinyemi ILORIN—Former Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has challenged security agencies in the country to fish out those who attacked the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero and...
View ArticleFG sets up 800 community radio stations
BY JOHNBOSCO AGBAKWURU ABUJA—ABOUT 800 Community Radio Stations will soon commence transmissions in various parts of the country to ensure that information on programmes and policies of the Federal...
View ArticleTerrorists group claims attack on Mali-bound Nigerian soldiers
A Terrorist group in northern Nigeria, Ansaru has claimed responsibility for the attack on Nigerian soldiers due to be redeployed to Mali as part of African troops. On Saturday, Authorities confirmed...
View ArticleGhana condemns hostage taking in Algeria
The Government of Ghana has condemned the recent hostage taking by a group of Islamic Militants at the Amenas Gas Plant in Algeria. This was contained in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign...
View ArticlePresident Mahama arrives in Turkey
President Mahama arrived in Ankara, Turkey on Monday for a three-day state visit to the country. He was met at the Ankara airport by the Minister for National Defence, Ismet Yilmaz and other officials...
View ArticleAbudu youths threaten to go against Military order
Abudu youth are determined to go ahead with their planned rehearsal for the Damba festival tonight despite a warning by police against the move. They claim some soldiers disrupted their rehearsal last...
View ArticleAttacks in Nigeria leave 23 dead
Suspected Islamists have been blamed for the deaths of at least 23 people in separate attacks in north-eastern Nigeria. Witnesses say gunmen apparently targeted hunters selling bush meat in Damboa on...
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