• Bayo Adetu
• March 25, 2022
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Did you miss FirstBank’s recent webinar on 8 March 2022, to commemorate the 2022 International Women’s Day (IWD) – themed Breaking the Bias – and are yet to recover from the grumble of missing the event, following the experiences and excitement shared by participants? Letting the cat out of the bag… By 1pm on Friday, 25 March 2022, FirstBank will …

• Bayo Adetu
• March 25, 2022
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Nigerian maize farmers under the auspices of Maize Farmers Association of Nigeria (MAAN), have commended Nigeria’s agric-focused lender, Unity Bank Plc for its role in facilitating the financing of maize production by smallholder farmers in the country through the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The President of MAAN, Dr. Bello Abubakar gave the commendation while …

• Bayo Adetu
• March 25, 2022
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 As part of its commitment to create a cleaner and safer environment for the citizenry and aquatic life under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative known as Sterling Bank Environmental Makeover (STEM), Sterling Bank Plc has recently carried out environmental cleaning exercises in 23 states across Nigeria. The cleaning up exercises involved cleaning of markets, roads and beaches to commemorate …

• Bayo Adetu
• March 24, 2022
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In furtherance of its role in promoting the sustainability and viability of the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, FirstBank will by 11:00am on Thursday, 24 March 2022 convene its SMEConnect webinar themed Leveraging Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) to drive revenue for your business. The virtual event is open to everyone, especially small business …

• Bayo Adetu
• March 23, 2022
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The failure of the governent of President Muhammadu Buhari to address the economic, energy and oil crisis is rubbing off on businesses in Nigeria. This is as the cost of diesel nears N800 per litre, while many buy fuel as high as N300/400 per litre. As a result, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised the alarm over the …

• Bayo Adetu
• March 22, 2022
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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday confirmed a nominee of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the substantive Auditor-General of the State. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, announced the confirmation following a voice vote of members of the House during plenary. Mr. Salami had earlier appeared before the lawmakers for screening. In another development, the Lagos State anti-corruption and …

• Bayo Adetu
• March 22, 2022
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says 20,000 graduates are to get paid internships after participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. The VP added that the Federal Government will continue to deepen business reforms and partner with firms to ensure wholesome national development. Osinbajo spoke on Monday at the commissioning of the Toyota Service and Research Facility in Lagos. …

• Bayo Adetu
• March 21, 2022
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has ordered MultiChoice Nigeria Limited (MCN), owners of GOtv and DStv, to create a feature that allows its customers to lock their subscription for a minimum of one year. FCCPC said this was part of a resolution reached after an investigation it launched in 2020 on the company over complaints of abuse …

• Bayo Adetu
• March 20, 2022
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Have you seen the videos on this link: https://www.firstbanknigeria.com/home/impact/crs-week/? Piece of advice: Please hold your handkerchief or make sure there is a good supply of tissue paper while you view.  The initiative that inspired the efforts and results seen in the videos is not a strange one but it has a way of surprisingly leaving people teary-eyed. Viewers tear up as they get …

• Bayo Adetu
• March 18, 2022
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Unity Bank has received commendations for its commitment to women empowerment at the National Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, NASME’s International Women’s Day, IWD celebrations held in Alausa, Lagos recently to push the frontiers of sustainable and inclusive development in Nigeria. The National Deputy President of NASME, Otunba Gbemisola Oduntan gave the commendation while addressing participants at the event. She …