Year: 2019

Ikoli Assures Bayelsans Knowledge Driven Economy

Chief Anthony George-Ikoli was appointed as the Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice of Bayelsa State in 2007. In this interview with journalists in Yenagoa, he speaks on his governorship aspiration. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria also explains his feelings and the way forward for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Why are you in the gubernatorial…

Economic Recovery: PR Roundtable To Explore Opportunities In Maritime Sector

As Nigeria continues to drive at an improved economy, experts at the next NECCI PR Roundtable are set to provide practical suggestions and solutions for a pragmatic approach to success for the country. Nkechi Ali-Balogun, the Chief Executive Officer at NECCI Limited gave this assurance as the company announced plans for the 19th edition of…

Police Arraign Access Bank Staff Over ‘Missing’ Customers’ N11m

A 34-year-old banker, Ramon Rilwon-Olayiwola, was recently arraigned before a Tinubu Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing N11 million from bank customers’ accounts. The defendant, a resident of 8, Sultan Bello Street, Owutu, Ikorodu, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty. Prosecuting Assistant Superintendent of Police…

Wema Bank Holds Empowerment Seminar for Women in Sara By Wema Community

Wema Bank Plc, the pioneer of Nigeria’s first fully digital bank ALAT, has empowered over 100 women in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sub-sector. The business advisory seminar, tagged ‘Running A Profitable Business’ brought women entrepreneurs together from the bank’s Lagos Region. Speaking at the event, Mrs Aramide Awosanya, Regional Manager, Lagos Mainland,…

No Bank Addresses Nigeria’s Geographical Gaps Better Than FirstBank

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank of Nigeria Ltd, Mr Adesola Adeduntan, has said the lender remains a leader in implementing the financial inclusion drive of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the federal government. Mr Adeduntan made this disclosure in an interview with BusinessDay’s Patrick Atuanya and Endurance Okafor, where he shared insight…

Tearing Down Barriers For Growth Of African Rural E-Commerce

By Josephine Wawira The rise and growth of e-commerce in the world and primarily in Africa has created a lot of business opportunities, not only in urban but also in rural areas. The good news is that there is undoubtedly increased connectivity, reaching even the previously inaccessible remote villages across the continent and connecting them…