Business

Calling Start-up African Entrepreneurs: Apply for the 2020 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme

Sixth Year of Programme and Tenth Anniversary of Foundation see Significant Enhancements to the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme Creating a Personalised Entrepreneurship Journey for Applicants and Greatly Increased Access to Programme and Knowledge Base   Applications made through TEFConnect, Africa’s largest digital entrepreneurship network   The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has …

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CBN deepens e-payment adoption with new PoS rule

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is taking steps meant to get more people embrace e-payment channels, especially Point of Sale (PoS) machine. The Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS)  data showed the total volumes of PoS transactions for 2017 stood at 146.3 million, which was worth N1.4 trillion; 285.9 million …

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PenCom plans pension bonds to clear N400bn arrears

The National Pension Commission plans to raise pension bonds through the Debt Management Office to offset the pension arrears of federal retirees. The arrears accumulated through accrued rights. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, Ibrahim Shekarau, disclosed that the Federal Government currently owed its retirees over N400bn …

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Fidelity Bank Comes Tops In KPMG SME Customer Experience Survey

Receives Best SME Supporting Bank from Tribune Newspapers Fidelity Bank Plc has remained a leading financial institution among Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for deposit transaction, credit facilities and overall customer service experience, recording significant improvements in a recent survey.  The bank which has grown its reputation for supporting small …

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Polaris Bank Excites Customers, Shoppers with Yuletide Gifts

Polaris Bank says its yuletide season’s “12 DAYS OF HAPPINESS” campaign will excite current and prospective customers with numerous gifts as a show of appreciation for their patronage and loyalty to the Polaris brand. The Bank’s ongoing yuletide campaign according to the Head, Strategic Brand Management and Communication, helps the …

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