AfDB, ECOWAS sign $12m grant agreement to strengthen rice value chain, boost for security in West Africa
Orisemeke Benjamin The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission today signed a...
Banking & Finance
Equity market dips by N48bn
Bearish sentiments dominated the local equity market on Wednesday, dragging trading during the day down by N48 billion. Market capitalisation of...
Equity market resumes week on positive note, gains N52bn
The trading activities on the floor of Nigerian Exchange NGX on Monday closed northward, appreciating by N52 billion as gains...
Equity market gains N215bn
The domestic equity market on Thursday returned to bullish run, appreciating by N215 billion as bulls dominated trading activities. Market...
CBN cuts interest rate on T-Bills below 18%
Agency Report The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut spot rates on Nigerian Treasury bills at the primary market...
FirstBank defined by resilience, unshakable customer-commitment – Alebiosu
First Bank of Nigeria has said its journey as a financial institution has been defined by resilience, adaptability and an unshakable...
AfDB approves $230m for Access Bank to boost FX for Nigerian SME
Agency Report The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced plans to provide a $230 million trade finance package to Access...
Equity market closes on bearish run, sheds N345bn
The nation's equity market on Tuesday returned to bearish run, depreciating by N345 billion. Market capitalisation of listed equities declined...
IWD: UBA celebrates women with month-long strategic initiatives
Orisemeke Benjamin Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to commemorate this year’s edition of the...
Ecobank Group to facilitate access to financing for Africa’s women entrepreneurs
Orisemeke Benjamin To bridge the gender financing gap for Africa’s women entrepreneurs, Ecobank, the leading pan-African financial services group, announces...
