UBA celebrates Africa, honours staff at 2018 CEO Awards
Businessam Staff
April 22, 2018
It was a fun night of glamour and electrifying excitement as Pan African financial services group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc once again gathered together a stunning audience from Across Africa at the 2018 edition of the UBA CEO Awards. The event which was held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria, was […]
NDIC receives commendation from US Office of Technical Assistance on capacity building
Businessam StaffApril 17, 2018
The Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) of the United States Department of Treasury has commended the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) on the establishment of a world-class academy that serves as a reference point for capacity building on deposit insurance system on the African continent. Philip Morris, the regional adviser of the US Treasury, […]
World’s leading PE firm selects Swiss beqom to manage its compensation
Businessam StaffApril 10, 2018
beqom, Swiss-based global provider of a cloud-based total compensation solution, announced Tuesday, April 10, 2018 that it has been selected by one of the world’s leading private equity firms to manage its HR, salary and bonus processes. In a statement made available to businessamlive.com, beqom said the firm, which it not disclosed, realized the need […]
World Quality Alliance pushes for quality culture in organizations
Businessam StaffMarch 20, 2018
As competition for business heightens amidst tough economic environments, World Quality Alliance announced the 2018 World Quality Summit themed “Quality as the Basis for Excellence, Leadership, and Innovation”. The event slated for 12th April 2018 at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, offers a forum for sharing of ideas and networking among great leaders and experts […]
Union Bank executives take financial literacy to 30 secondary schools across Nigeria
Businessam StaffMarch 16, 2018
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. executives, including Emeka Emuwa, the chief executive officer, recently went to over 30 secondary schools across the country to lecture 3000 students on money matters as part of activities to mark this year’s Global Money Week and Financial Literacy Day (FLD). The lectures themed ‘Money Matters Matter’ were mainly on […]
National social investment programmes recording successes, not hampered by fraud
Businessam StaffFebruary 20, 2018
The attention of the National Social Investment Office (NSIO) has been drawn to misleading media reports alluding that “massive fraud has hampered the National Social Investment Programmes” of the Federal Government of Nigeria. The National Social Investment Office (NSIO) under the Office of the Vice President wishes to restate that the intervention programmes are recording […]
ITFC, Afreximbank join efforts to support African Trade with $100m, €50m Murabaha partnership agreements
Businessam StaffDecember 24, 2017
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), a multilateral financial institution established by African governments and institutional investors, have signed a US$100-Million agreement and a EUR 50-Million Murabaha agreement with the aim of facilitating and financing exports amongst African countries […]
First Bank hosts its annual food fair, Fiesta of Flavours
Businessam StaffDecember 15, 2017
FirstBank of Nigeria in partnership with Eventful, an event planning company has announced its annual food fair, Fiesta of Flavours in a statement released by the premier bank on Friday. The event was launched in 2015 and would take place from 16th to 17th November, 2017 in Lagos as a 2-day event which would feature […]
Opening address to the 173rd meeting of the OPEC conference
Businessam StaffNovember 30, 2017
Your Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning and let me once again welcome you for the 173rd Meeting of the OPEC Conference. It was a pleasure to see so many of you last night at the gala dinner to celebrate the anniversary of the ‘Declaration of Cooperation’. It was also my privilege to […]
First Bank of Nigeria introduces Firstbank USSD*894#
Businessam StaffNovember 27, 2017
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has remained committed to empowering the Nigerian populace with the *894# Quick Banking service as part of its financial inclusion drive. The service is set to deliver the power to bank anywhere and at anytime. It is quick, convenient and easy to use and beneficiary accounts are credited instantly with […]