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Nigeria's President undergoes medical assessment in London
Gratis IBM Automat

In the course of his on-going visit to London for a meeting of Nigeria's Honorary International Investors Council, President Goodluck Jonathan became indisposed and could not be present at the opening of the meeting today.
To be or Not to be - Pragmatism or Status Quo in Appointing New CBN Governor

The dogma of the quiet past is inadequate to the stormy present. The 2008 great recession brought with it unprecedented difficulty, especially for Central bankers, and nations now search far and wide for qualified candidates that can rise to the occasio
Discover Best Practice Fixed Income Investment Strategies

The fixed-income market is one of the largest and fast growing segments of the global financial marketplace.
Global Outlook: Choosing Central Bank Governors in a Changing World

New wars cant be fought with old or wrought weapons and the economic doctrines of the rather quiet past cannot be used to dictate actions in the present volatile high economic linkage world marked by deregulation, trade liberalization as well as influent
Globalization, Nigerian Economy and Management of Foreign Reserves and Sovereign Wealth Fund

As the world continue its smooth transition into a shrunken ball with the advancements in information, communication and transportation technology; all possible barriers to economic, technological, trade, capital and labour flows among countries of the wo
Obama to Nominate Massad to Head CFTC

President Barack Obama will nominate Timothy Massad, a senior Treasury Department official, to head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, according to a White House official.
Enhance your Budgeting, Forecasting and Planning Skills & Competence

A good plan should begin with a good forecast, which should result in a better budget-ing system. Good budgeting and forecasting techniques can take some of the guesswork out of operational decision making and put the focus back on optimising profitabilit
Role of Central Bank of Nigeria in the Management of Nigeria's Economy

The role of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the management of the financial services sector and the overall national economy is yet to be fully appreciated. This stems from a historical void. It was not until recently that the role that the CBN shoul
President Jonathan appoints new DG of National Intelligence Agency

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of Ambassador Ayo Oke as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
Dangote Flour Mills Plc: Appointment of Director

Dangote Flour Mills Plc has notified The Nigerian Stock Exchange of the appointment of Mr. Arnold Ekpe as a director of the company.
FBN Capital Asset Management's Oyebola elected President of the Fund Managers Association of Nigeria

Michael Oyebola, Managing Director of FBN Capital Asset Management (a subsidiary of FBN Capital Limited and part of the FBN Holdings Group), has been appointed President of the Fund Managers Association of Nigeria (FMAN).
GLAXOSMITH: Resignation and Appointment of Directors

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc has notified The Nigerian Stock Exchange of the resignation of Mr. Simon Hodge as Finance Director and appointment of Mr. Jonathan Murray as the new Finance Director effective 30th October 2013.
Ashaka Cement Plc: Resignation and Appointment of Managing Director

AshakaCem Plc has notified The Nigerian Stock Exchange of the resignation of its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Neeraj Akhoury. The company has consequently appointed Mr. Leonard Palka as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer w
Sunny Kuku, Mahmoud Lai Alabi Appointed President and 2nd Vice of Unilag Alumni

The University of Lagos Alumni Association held its AGM on Sunday the 13th of October 2013, at the Senate Chambers of the University. Elections were also held to appoint the executive members of the Association.
Profile in Excellence: Prof. Chukwu, Dean of Post-Graduate School, UNILAG

Prof. Obinnaya Lucian CHUKWU is the current Dean of the School for Post-Graduate Studies, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. He was trained at the University of Lagos where he obtained his doctorate degree in Ecosystem Health and Pollution
The Next CBN Governor Should Be Able to Create Jobs

We kicked off our special discourse on The Next CBN Governor: Whom Does the Cap Fit? with a prologue which gave an idea of the ideal person for the CBN top job, especially given the kind of persons that are running the central banks of other countries in
Expected Changes in CBN: Who Will Be Replaced or Returned?

The impending exit of the current Central Bank of Nigerias Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi remains a very important discuss within the system as the apex bank remains a foremost institution that contributes to the drive of growth and development in
Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc: Changes in the Board

Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc has notified The Nigerian Stock Exchange of the resignation of one of its Non-Executive Directors, Mr. Pat Azurunwa.
Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote listed 64th most powerful person in the world

In the Forbes fifth annual ranking of The World’s Most Powerful People, Russian President Vladimir Putin tops the list, displacing the US President Barack Obama, who was ranked second.
Kolapo Lawson Stands Down as ETI Chairman

The Board of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) today announced the decision of Kolapo Lawson to stand aside as its Chairman. He will retire from the Board on 31 December 2013 and hands over to Andr Siaka as interim Chairman with immediate effect.
Choosing the Next CBN Governor: Whom Does the Cap Fit?

Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi whose five-year term as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) terminates May 31, 2014 has served an exit notice. This leaves President Goodluck Jonathan with the task of looking for a suitable successor to Sanusi.
Obama to Pick Yellen as Leader of Fed, Officials Say

President Obama will nominate Janet L. Yellen as chairwoman of the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, White House officials said Tuesday night, ending an unusually prolonged and public search to fill one of the most important economic policy-making jobs in the
Dangote to chair World Economic Forum Meeting ….Appointed to UN Committee

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has been appointed to co-chair 2014 World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos-Kloster, Switzerland.
CRASH UPDATE2:Agagu’s Body Recovered,Feyi Agagu Survives Crash as Rescue Operation Ends with 17 Dead

An Associated Airlines Embraer plane upon taking off today enroute Akure plunged to a building close to Tank Farm at the airport, close to toll gate. Eye witness accounts report that the crash occurred at the local wing of the airport close to the section
Dangote To build world’s best 1000-bed capacity hospital in Kano @N2b

As part of intervention initiative in the focus area of health, Dangote Foundation on October 1, 2013, laid the foundation for the construction of 1,000 bed capacity ultramodern medical theatre complex and a diagnostic laboratory within Murtala Muhammad S
Enterprise Bank Announces Resignation of Board Chairman

The Chairman of the Board of Enterprise Bank Limited, Mr. Emeka Onwuka, has resigned his appointment with the bank, effective Tuesday, October 1, 2013.
Multiverse Plc appoints Mr. Arnold ekpe as Chairman Board of Directors

Multiverse Plc has notified The Nigerian Stock Exchange that it has appointed Mr. Arnold Ekpeas Chairman of the Company.
Honeywell Flour Mills Plc Appoints New Directors

Honeywell Flour Mills Plc has notified The Nigerian Stock Exchange of the appointment of new Executive Directors into the Board of the company
AIICO elevates David Sobanjo to Non-Executive Director; Edwin Igbiti as Acting MD

The Board of AIICO Insurance Plc, a leading provider of Insurance solutions in a Press Release announced the elevation of Mr. David Sobanjo as Non-Executive Director of AIICO Insurance Plc whilst Mr. Edwin Igbiti takes over the role of the Acting Managing
Guinness Nigeria Plc: Resignation and Appointment

Guinness Nigeria Plc has notified The Exchange that at its Board Meeting held on Thursday, 12th September, 2013 the resignation of Mr. Mark Taylor as a Non-Executive Director was accepted with immediate effect. In addition, the Board also approved the app
S.E.C. Proposes Greater Disclosure on Pay for C.E.O.’s

The gap in pay between chief executives and rank-and-file employees has been growing steadily, and now regulators want companies to tell investors just how wide it is.
Appointment of a New Chief Finance Officer of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc.

The Company has notified The Exchange of the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer; Mr. Oyewale Ariyibi from the employment of Transnational Corporation Of Nigeria Plc. and the appointment of Mr. Ibikunle Oriola as his successor in that capacity.
Citigroup Appoints Nigeria’s Ade AYEYEMI to head its Sub-Saharan Africa Division

Citigroup has appointed Nigeria’s Ade Ayeyemi to take over from Naveed Riaz as head of its Johannesburg-based sub-Saharan Africa division. This was contained in a statement released by the company today.
Wema Bank Plc Appoints an Independent Director

Wema Bank Plc has notified The Nigerian Stock Exchange of the appointment of Mrs. Omobosola Ojo as an Independent Director effective Friday, August 16, 2013.
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Nigeria Plc: Changes on the Board

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc has notified The Nigerian Stock Exchange of the appointment Mr. Jonathan Girling as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from August 28, 2013. The Company also notified The Exchange of the resignation of
CCNN Plc: Appointment of Company Secretary

Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN) Plc has notified The Nigerian Stock Exchange that with effect from December 31st 2013 Alhaji Abubakar Magaji Esq. will disengage from the services of CCNN as Company Secretary. Consequently, the Legal Manager, Mr.
UBA Plc Appoints Senior Execs as it positions for Pan-African Banking Leadership

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), the Pan-African bank with operations in 19 African countries and New York, London and Paris, announces the launch of Project Alpha the Groups next stage focus of strategic transformation.
Unity Bank Plc: Appointment of Acting Managing Director

Unity Bank Plc has notified The Exchange that as a result of the voluntary retirement of its Managing Director, Alhaji Ado Yakubu Wanka, the bank's Board of Directors has considered and approved the appointment of Rislanudeen Muhammad as the Acting Managi
Unity Bank Plc: Voluntary Retirement

Unity Bank Plc has notified The Nigerian Stock Exchange of the voluntary retirement of its Managing Director, Alhaji Ado Yakubu Wanka with effect from Wednesday, August 28, 2013.
Multiverse Plc: Appointment of a New Director

Multiverse Plc has notified The Exchange of the appointment of Mr. Arnold Ekpe as a Director of the Company effective 15th August, 2013.