NOVA Merchant Bank Limited, a leading merchant bank in Nigeria, has announced that it is set to begin its conversion to a full Commercial Banking Business following its recent requisition of the national commercial banking license from the relevant authorities. To this end, the bank has appointed Mr. Adebowale Oyedeji, as Managing Director and Chief […]
THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced a 65% reduction in registration renewal fees for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The Agency disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye. NAFDAC also outlines other measures to enhance the ease of doing business in Nigeria […]
NIGERIAN banks will deduct the backlog of Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) on old foreign currency transactions carried out by Nigerians beginning January 31, 2024. The deductions will cover transactions between 2021 and 2023 according to the message sent by the banks to their customers on Tuesday. The banks noted that this is in line […]
MANAGING Director and Chief Executive Officer of BEDC Electricity Plc, Mr. Deolu Ijose has said that dedication to service by the company’s staff brought about its success in 2023. Ijose made the remarks in his New Year message to staff at the company’s corporate headquarters in Benin City. According to Ijose, since dedication to service […]
STUDENTS and parents of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State, have accused key officials in the university of manipulating the ongoing hostel allocation process, alleging large-scale racketeering and extortion. They are calling on the Minister of Education and other relevant authorities to intervene, describing the situation as exploitative, especially amid Nigeria’s current economic hardship […]
THE Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BEDC Electricity Plc, Mr. Deolu Ijose has commended BEDC staff for their unwavering dedication and hard work throughout 2023. The MD made the commendation during a Christmas message he delivered to staff in Benin City, recently. According to Ijose, staff commitment to providing stable and reliable electricity […]
THE Diokpa of Umuokaliemike, Ogbeowele, Ibusa and the elders moved by the current homelessness suffered by the most Elderly in the community whose houses were attacked by Arsonists (deviant youths) have sent a SAVE OUR SOUL(S.O.S.) message to Delta State Government and security agencies to ensure justice for the senior citizens of the community, whose […]
THE Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has congratulated ace broadcaster, Mr. Nkem Nwaeke on his appointment as Chief Press Secretary to Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Guwor Dennis Emomitimo. DOPF in a congratulatory message to the CPS at the weekend signed by its Chairman, Emmanuel Enebeli and the Secretary, Shedrack Ogaga Onitsha […]
THE Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Delta State Branch third Annual Seminar/Bankers’ Forum Dinner, was graced by Delta State Governor, Rt. (Hon.) Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, with a call on the banking industry to do more in supporting investments and growth of the real sector. Saying that his administration is taking business and investment […]
ASSOCIATION of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Asaba Branch has concluded plans to hold an award night/end of year party in Asaba on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Disclosing the plans in Asaba, the host, Chairman, ANAN Asaba Branch, Mr. Henry Edozie FCNA reiterated that ANAN is a “Premium Brand of Choice”, hence the event will […]