MBAN Lauds FG On N250bn Mortgage Fund

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN), has commended the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Olawale Edun  and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa for the approval of a N250 billion Mortgage […]

FBN Holdings Shareholders Approve N14bn Dividend …Endorses Oyedeji As New GMD

The shareholders of FBN Holdings have unanimously approved a total of N14.4bn as dividend for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2023.   They gave the approval at the company’s 12th Annual General Meeting which was conducted virtually on Thursday.   The approved dividend translated to 40k per share.   […]

SEC to strengthen venture capitalist, private equity regulations for efficiency

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stressed the need for a resilient economy anchored by ability to turn domestic savings into investments to stimulate economic growth. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it will bloster regulatory framework for venture capital and private equity firms by enhancing their operational […]

Access Bank UK Expands Footprint With New Hong Kong Branch …Becomes First W’African Bank In Asian Country

The Access Bank UK Limited has announced the official opening of its Hong Kong branch (a restricted licence bank) today. This expansion represents a key milestone in the bank’s global growth strategy and underscores our commitment to serving clients in the Asia-Pacific region.   The launch of the Hong Kong […]

UN Deputy Secretary-General Says Nigeria Requires $10bn Annually To Reach SDGs Goals ….. To Partner with MTN Foundation

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called on private sector organizations to increase their investment in social development to help achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   Speaking virtually at the MTN Foundation’s 20th anniversary celebration, Mohammed emphasized that the resources needed to accomplish the UN’s 2030 […]

SEC Urges Stockbrokers To Drive $1trn Economy Vision Through Capital Market Innovation

Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission Dr. Emomotimi Agama has charged Stockbrokers’s and other capital market stakeholders to harness the full potential of the capital market to drive the $1trn economy vision that will achieve a prosperous and sustainable future.   Agama gave the charge at the 28th […]

NAICOM Appoints Interim Management/Board For African Alliance Insurance

Following the dissolution of the African Alliance Insurance Plc’s former board and management team, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has appointed an Interim Management Board (IMB) to oversee operations. This was contained in the African Alliance Insurance Plc’s notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited seen by the WHISTLER. The IMB […]