Business

Commercial banks to source forex themselves as CBN sets to cut supply by end of 2022

Written by 10 February, 2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has put Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) on notice that it will stop selling forex to them by the end of 2022. The apex bank governor, Godwin Emefiele made this known in Abuja on Thursday, 10 February, at the end of the Bankers’ Committee Meeting where he also introduced the RT200 Programme. Emefiele said the time had come for the banks to go out there and source for forex by funding entrepreneurs with ideas, The Nation reports. The CBN, Emefiele said, will support the banks by granting rebates and other support until the banks find their feet in sourcing their forex by themselves. Emefiele also disclosed that the apex bank’s policies and measures have led to a significant improvement in diaspora inflow from an average of US$6 million per week in December 2020 to an average of over US$100 million per week by January 2022.…

Heirs Life Introduces Annuity Campaign Promises Retirees a Guaranteed Pension for Life

Written by 09 February, 2022
Specialist digital life insurance company, Heirs Life Assurance (HLA) has rolled out an awareness campaign for its pension-regulated Annuity Plan, promising retirees a steady income for as long as they live. The premise of the plan is for people to retire without financial worries as the plan pays policyholders a guaranteed pension for life.

GTCo Plc acquires the Mutual Fund and Pension Subsidiaries of Investment One Financial Services Limited

Written by 07 February, 2022
The Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc or the Group) (GTCOplc.com), a diversified financial services provider, today notified the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and the investing public that GTCO Plc has concluded the acquisition of the 100% equity stake in Investment One Pension Managers Limited (IOPM) and Investment One Funds Management Limited (IOFM) (together, the Companies) held by Investment One Financial Services Limited (IOFS or the Seller).

Dangote receives CILT Champion Award, pledges collaboration with Institute

Written by 02 February, 2022
President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited and Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote yesterday received the prestigious award of the ‘Champion of CILT’ in recognition of his personal and the group’s contributions and support in areas of transport, logistics and supply chain management in Nigeria and Africa.

Duke of Shomolu Productions Promotes its 2022 Stage Plays, Institutionalises Corporate Support for Nigerian Theatre

Written by 02 February, 2022
On Thursday, 3 February 2022, Nigeria’s foremost theatre production company, Duke of Shomolu (DOS) Productions will host entertainment and corporate Nigeria at Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Access emerges as most valuable banking brand in Nigeria

Written by 02 February, 2022
For the first time in three years, Access Bank has overtaken Zenith Bank as the most valuable banking brand in Nigeria, the latest 2022 top 500 global valuable banking brands index has shown.

Ecobank drags another customer to court over alleged N8.7bn debt

Written by 31 January, 2022
In a bid to recover alleged debt of N8,701,770,328.83, Ecobank Nigeria Limited has dragged a Lagos businessman, Mr. Victor Osibodu and his company Vigeo Limited before a Federal High Court, Lagos, Nigeria.

LG Brings AFCON 2021 Stadium Experience to Homes With OLED TVs, WINS CES 2022 AWARD

Written by 31 January, 2022
After a long wait, the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finally kicked off with a glittering opening ceremony on Sunday, January 9, in Yaoundé, Cameroon.