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The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, says the Federal Government will borrow N1.6 trillion to finance part of the N9.12 trillion 2018 budget. The minister said this on Thursday in Abuja at the presentation of the approved 2018 Budget of Consolidation. The N9.12 trillion 2018 budget was signed by President […]
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) said it has commenced training of the personnel of the Nigerian Army in order to improve its processes in line with international best practices. Mr Bola Fashina, Head, Public Relations of SON said in Abuja that the training would enable the army adopt the world acclaimed ISO 9001:2015 quality […]
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has identified gaps in infrastructure projects qualifications to enable them access set aside funds from the pension fund for infrastructure development. The agency, regretted that presently less than 5 per cent of the 20 per cent from the N8 trillion pension fund earmarked for investment in infrastructure has been accessed. […]
Amaka Obiefuna Kano, Nigeria: Wema Bank Plc has introduced agent banking in Kano in an effort to deepen its retail footprint across informal economic sectors of the North-Western states and to drive financial inclusion within the entire northern region of the country. Due to its cost-effectiveness, Agent Bank is a medium employed by Banks to provide […]