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Tinubu directs immediate opening of borders with Niger Republic, lifting of all sanctions

Tinubu directs immediate opening of borders with Niger Republic, lifting of all sanctions   In what would amount to another policy somersault, President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, ordered the immediate re-opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with neighbouring Niger Republic. According to a statement issued by his special adviser[Read More…]

IWD: BOI empowers women entrepreneurs with $6.02m

IWD: BOI empowers women entrepreneurs with $6.02m   The Bank of Industry (BOI) has supported women entrepreneurs with the disbursement of $6.02 millon to help empower them in their businesses. Managing director, BoI, Dr. Olasupo Olusi disclosed this at the weekend during the BoI International Women’s Day 2024 with the[Read More…]

International Women’s Day: Union Bank Advocates for Inclusivity, Female Empowerment

International Women’s Day: Union Bank Advocates for Inclusivity, Female Empowerment   Union Bank of Nigeria has re-emphasised its advocacy for an equitable and inclusive society devoid of biases, stereotypes, and discrimination. This assertion was recently made at a special event hosted by the Bank to commemorate this year’s International Women’s[Read More…]

CBN to sanction Microfinance banks over late submission of monthly returns

CBN to sanction Microfinance banks over late submission of monthly returns The Central Bank of Nigeria has threatened to sanction development finance institutions, primary mortgage banks, and microfinance banks regarding the timely submission of their statutory monthly returns through the Financial Institutions Returns Automation (FinA) application. The Apex Bank gave[Read More…]