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CBN has given all banks 24 months to  meet the minimum capital requirement. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday, March 28, 2024, unveiled new minimum capital requirements for banks, pegging the minimum capital base for commercial banks with international authorisation at N500 Billion. This development came days after urging Nigerian banks to expedite action on the recapitalisation of their capital base in order to strengthen the financial system. Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department,...

Maida expressed that securing telecom infrastructure is paramount for fostering Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and enhancing investor confidence in the West African sub-region. In response to recent disruptions caused by undersea cable cuts affecting connectivity across West Africa, Nigeria has called for a unified effort among regional nations to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted services. Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), emphasized the need for a coordinated...

Idiong, renowned for his extensive experience in the technology sector and visionary leadership approach, assumes the helm of Heirs Technologies with a wealth of accomplishments. Heirs Technologies, a prominent digital transformation company, has declared the appointment of Obong Idiong as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), signalling a strategic move to fortify its position in delivering cutting-edge enterprise solutions and IT consulting services for businesses. Idiong, renowned for his extensive experience in the technology sector and...

Akpabio’s retort at Herbert Wigwe’s funeral service did not sit well with many, drawing criticism on social media platforms.  In the aftermath of the funeral service for the late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, found himself under intense scrutiny and criticism for his comments at the solemn occasion. A viral video shared on X (Twitter) captured the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayo Fubara, urging the political class to...

“The global average for female representation in engineering is 28 per cent. In Nigeria, it is only five per cent, only one in 20 Nigerian engineers is a woman.” The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) through collaboration with the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT) has unveiled an initiative supporting Female Engineers to succeed in Engineering and Technology-Based Enterprises The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the National Agency for...