World Travel Market 2012: Nigeria shines
WITHOUT doubt, this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) will remain an interesting discourse among stakeholders in the tourism sector, as it afforded a number of participants to come in contact…
Asia outlook remains relatively bright despite challenges – AAPA
The outlook for the Asian market remains relatively bright for 2013 despite a recent slowdown in traffic growth, challenging conditions in the cargo sector, stubbornly high oil prices and continued…
Women should be empowered for families to stand –– NGO
Mrs Osigwe Stella Chidinma is the founder of Destined Women and Child Foundation (DWCF), which was founded to promote, empower and explore the hidden potentials in an indigent woman, youth…
Nigeria emerges biggest in Africa for sub-national bonds
Nigeria has emerged the largest sub-national bond market in Africa. This followed the floating of a new N80 billion ($507.9 million) bond by the Lagos Government. With 448.6 billion ($2.8…
Scrap of N100 ATM charge: Acamb seeks bank customers understanding
The Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB) has said that the implementation of the Bankers Committee’s resolution to scrap the N100 charge on the usage of ATM of…
Coke re-designs website to promote social causes
The Coca-Cola Company has replaced its corporate website with what it called a “dynamic, digital magazine”, designed to encourage interaction and showcase “universally important topics, social causes and company news”.…
Standard Chartered Bank boosts growth in Nigeria with new branch in Lagos
As part of effort at boosting its growth in the Nigeria banking industry, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has officially opened its new branch located in Apapa, Lagos. The opening of…
SME revolution: FG set to lower cost of accessing funds
As part of strategic efforts to create jobs, generate wealth and enhance economic growth,the Federal Government is set to reduce the cost of accessing funds by SMEs within the lifetime…
Create cargo directorate in FAAN to enhance business – DACAA boss
Chairman, Domestic Airport Cargo Agent Association DACAA Mr. Emmanuel Odia has urged the management of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to create a directorate that would oversee cargo business…
Celebrating the rise and rise of African fashion
Africa has become a big brand, the beautiful bride of the world. Practically all facet of our existence has recorded one growth or the other. African fashion for instance has…