AMCON takes over Geedee Zulu Investment’s assets over N4bn debt

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken over assets belonging to Mr. Frank Okwudili Ezuma and Mrs. Lilian Ifeoma Okwudili Ezuma, the chief promoters of Geedee Zulu Investment Limited over a staggering indebtedness of over N4billion. The corporation’s decision followed an order by Justice Muslim Hassan of the Federal High Court, Lagos. According to AMCON, “in compliance to the enforcement order, AMCON on Monday August 31, 2020, commenced the process of effective possession of the properties through its Debt Recovery Agent – Prime Chamber Law Firm. “The takeover,…

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Stanbic IBTC advises customers to reactivate dormant, inactive accounts

Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has urged customers with dormant and inactive accounts to reactivate them to enjoy fantastic product offerings and exciting benefits. The financial institution recently launched an account reactivation campaign aimed at giving its customers with dormant accounts the opportunity to enjoy the best financial solutions. Wole Adeniyi, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, stated: “This campaign is another demonstration of our unwavering dedication to serving our esteemed customers better. Their convenience is paramount to us, especially during this period when…

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Naira drops to N460/$1 on parallel market

The naira weakened further on the parallel market, yesterday, dropping to N460/$1 from N455 per dollar that it exchanged for on Friday, traders said. The local currency, which has been under pressure on the parallel market since the beginning of the year, due to foreign exchange scarcity occasioned by the slump in the price of oil rebounded from N477 per dollar to N440/$1 penultimate Tuesday, following an announcement by the apex bank that it would resume the sale of dollars to Bureaux De Change (BDCs) on September 7. The CBN…

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CBN unveils framework for solar connection intervention

The Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) has unveiled a framework for the implementation of solar intervention facility, which it said was designed “to complement Federal Government’s effort at providing affordable electricity to rural dwellers through the provision of long term low interest credit facilities to the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) pre-qualified home solar value chain players that include manufacturers and assemblers of solar components and off-grid energy retailers in the country.” As part of its Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP), the Federal Government had launched an initiative to achieve the roll out…

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Thailand exporters lose N385.2bn rice market in Nigeria

  Thailand exporters have lost 1.2million tonnes of rice valued at N385.2billion ($819.6million) in Nigerian market following import restrictions by the government. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s import restriction has boosted local production by 11.2per cent or 600,000 tonnes from 4.8million to 5.4million tonnes in one year. Last month, Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA), which has also shifted to Benin, Cameroon, South Africa and Angola markets, raised the price of the grain from $678 in August to $683 per tonnes in September, 2020. Data from the United States Department…

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UBA: USA CEO, Yomi-Ajayi, appointed to US EXIM’s sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee

Sola Yomi-Ajayi, the CEO of the United Bank for Africa (UBA)’s operations in the United States, has been appointed to the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM) Committee on sub-Saharan Africa for 2020/2021. Established by the US Congress, the sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee provides guidance and advice regarding US EXIM policies and programmes designed to support the expansion of financing for US manufactured goods and services in sub-Saharan Africa. The committee is composed of prominent members of the US business community and Ms. Yomi-Ajayi is the sole representative…

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Nigerian porn producer arrested for shooting movie near shrine

  Popular Nigerian pornstar, Tobiloba Jolaosho better known as KingTblackHOC has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command for allegedly recording a ‘sex movie’ inside the Osun Osogbo Grove. TBlak, who allegedly dressed like an Osun devotee with a completely naked woman, shot a ‘sex movie’ at Osun grove in July this year and shared the clip on social media. The Police Public Relations Officer for Osun Command, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed Jolaosho’s arrest. She explained that he was detained based on a complaint by a member of Traditional Religion…

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OPEC sees steeper oil demand drop as virus remains challenging

World oil demand will fall more steeply in 2020 than previously forecast due to the coronavirus and recover more slowly than expected next year, OPEC said on Monday, potentially making it harder for the group and its allies to support the market.     World oil demand will fall more steeply in 2020 than previously forecast due to the coronavirus and recover more slowly than expected next year, OPEC said on Monday, potentially making it harder for the group and its allies to support the market.   World oil demand…

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Health workers begin nationwide strike

  Health workers under the aegis of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) are to begin a nationwide strike from midnight on Sunday. The strike is over Federal Government’s inability to meet their demands. The JOHESU President, Mr Josiah Biobelemoye, made this known in a letter addressed to the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr Chris Ngige, and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workers had issued a notice to the government, saying that it would embark on a…

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COVID-19: Heritage Bank, FAMO provide succor for 300 teachers

  Heritage Bank Plc in partnership with Honourable Fatima Mohammed (FAMO) foundation has provided succor to over 300 affected private school teachers and small medium enterprises (SMEs). The gesture is part of efforts to cushion the effect of COVID-19. A statement issued at the weekend said in alleviating the challenges, Heritage Bank and its partner supported over 300 private school teachers and small businesses as palliatives in 15 local governments; including five major markets in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area of Ifako Ijaiye, in Lagos State. Speaking at the event,…

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