World Economic Forum WEF, has said that the pressure created by the COVID-19 outbreak on global trade systems highlights an urgent need for global cooperation to...
Germany provides an additional €5.5 million (c. 2,2 B Naira) to the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF) managed by the United Nations (OCHA) to continue life-saving aid...
From left: Chairman, FCMB Group Plc, Mr. Oladipupo Jadesimi; Company Secretary/General Counsel, Mrs. Funmi Adedibu and Group Chief Executive, Mr. Ladi Balogun. Shareholders of FCMB Group Plc...
Indication are that the Central Bank of Nigeria has lifted its hold on interbank cheques clearing. This indication emerged from the Secretary to the Government of...
The coronavirus pandemic and its devastating economic impact on developing countries could fuel fresh interest in so-called diaspora bonds that allow migrants to support their countries...
Despite the supply chain constraints involved in simultaneous nationwide delivery and distribution of medical items at this period, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)-led Oil and...
Ecobank Nigeria has donated fooditems to several state governments across the country as contribution to various initiatives aimed at cushioning the effect of the current lockdown on citizens. These palliatives are targeted at the most vulnerable members of the society who have been the hardest hit economically as a result of the current crises. Speaking in Lagos, Executive Director Commercial Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Carol Oyedeji said this action would also go a long way in supporting members of the community who earn a daily wage and may not have the opportunity of working under the present environment. She noted that the donations are part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and focused on providing support as best as possible. She remarked that “as a bank we give strong priority to people’s welfare. We are determined to assist ordinary Nigerians during the current difficulties and this is one of the ways we are achieving this. We are also offering concessions to our SME Lending customers at this time given the strain on their cashflows and creating ease for the general public to transact digitally while at home”. Ecobank Group has so far contributed over US$3 million to the fight against COVID-19 across its footprint in Africa in line with the Bank’s commitment to the Region. The Institution is supporting governments, the World Health Organization (WHO) and partnering with private sector operators to alleviate the effect of the pandemic on citizens. These have been in the form of cash, healthcare equipment, donation of supplies, awareness campaigns while also using digital platform to provide funds to beneficiaries of various funds being distributed. The Bank is particularly mindful of the needs of its communities and remains committed to providing the appropriate support required.
The International Monetary Fund on Friday said it would meet on April 28 to consider Nigeria’s request for $3.4 billion in emergency financing to combat the...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it opposes the use of contributory pension as palliatives for workers as part of effort to cushion the effect of...
The Lagos State Government said it has shortlisted 10 firms out of the 32 eligible companies that responded to the call for Expression of Interest (EOI) and...
International Monetary Fund IMF and World Trade Organisation have said that open trade policies is what is needed to defeat coronavirus. The two multilateral institutions in...
The ongoing efforts by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)-led Oil and Gas Sector coalition against COVID-19 was bolstered Thursday in Lagos with the handing over...
World Bank Group has said that COVID-19 pandemic could push 49 million people into poverty in 2020. The Bank in a report said “The coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, presided over the meeting of the Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC) set up to address the economic fallout...