• 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 …

• Bayo Adetu
• March 18, 2022
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In a bid to improve banking experience for non-bank and other financial institutions, corporate clients, UHNIs and HNIs,  Sterling Bank Plc has launched a revolutionary digital platform, named Omni X. Omni X, an integrated investment and liquidity management platform, presents the Bank’s wide range of digital products and service offerings to users. The novel solutions which is configured to enable …

• Bayo Adetu
• March 15, 2022
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Blackcopper, one of Nigeria’s leading credit and financial institutions, recently launched its new product – BC Health, a health product that caters for users with health challenges who might require huge amounts for test(s) and treatment. With this product, Blackcopper is creating an avenue for individuals to access funds for all their medical needs. They are starting with their first …

• Bayo Adetu
• March 14, 2022
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The advent of the COVID 19 pandemic, and other socio-economic discomforts of the past few years, have, no doubt, left gaping holes in the pockets of many Nigerians. The imperatives of survival have, therefore, left not a few with no other alternatives than to source for financial support from wherever such could be mustered. This, perhaps, explains the rising number …