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Experts call for security at data centres

Information Technology experts on Monday said that companies could not afford to experience breaches of customer information, transactional data or other business-critical information given the volume...

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Expenses businesses should pass on to customers

Starting a business can be difficult, both mentally and financially, and there are plenty of mistakes to be made. One common error among fledgling companies is invoicing. As a small-business owner, you...

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11 states to pay 14.83% interest on bond

The Debt Management Office in Monday said that the 11 state governments whose commercial debts were recently restructured into bonds would pay an interest rate of 14.83 per cent of the value. The...

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FG inaugurates committee on national airline

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 13-member committee to consult with international partners for the establishment of a national airline for Nigeria. The country’s national carrier, Nigeria...

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Investors lose N228bn as stocks open week negatively

After a 0.44 per cent rise on Friday, equities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange fell on Monday with the market capitalisation of the listed equities declining by N228bn or 2.22 per cent to N10.13tn. The...

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Some laws that govern real estate

The world is governed by laws and regulations but more importantly, the whole universe operates in accordance with laws and principles. These principles are often general in nature and are applicable...

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MTN gets new mobile ads channel

MTN Business says it has added a brand engagement channel to the MTN Mobile Ads platform that will help brands not only to reach and engage their target customers more effectively but also optimise...

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Oil price falls $10 below budget benchmark

For the first time in six and a half years, the global oil benchmark Brent crude on Monday traded around $43 per barrel, $10 lower than Nigeria’s oil benchmark for this year’s budget. The further slide...

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LAPO posts N2.8bn profit

LAPO Microfinance Bank said it recorded a profit after tax of N2.8bn for the financial year 2014. The bank said in a statement that its 2014 financial statements and reports were presented to its...

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Deap Capital names Esan MD

Deap Capital Management and Trust Plc has appointed Mr. Jacob Esan as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer as part of the company’s efforts to return to profitability. Esan’s...

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PZ declares 61k dividend after 10% profit drop

PZ Cussons Nigeria suffered a 10.07 per cent drop in its profit after tax for the financial year ended May 31, 2015, the company’s results for the period showed. The results, which the company filed...

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August salaries for federal workers may be delayed

The inability of the Federal Government to convene the monthly Federation Accounts Allocation Committee meeting may delay the payment of August salaries for government workers. The meeting, which...

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Huawei improves smartphones market with P8

Huawei has announced its commitment to replicating its global position as the third mobile device brand in the world with the introduction of Huawei P8 and Next Generation Mobile Wearable Devices in...

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Schneider Electric introduces reward programme

Schneider Electric, a specialist in energy management and automation, has introduced an invigorated APC by Schneider Electric Global Channel Partner Programme with a number of new enhancements to meet...

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NERC directs TCN to operate single account

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed the Transmission Company of Nigeria to maintain a single account for the payment of electricity funds. NERC’s directive came on Monday as a...

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Barloworld transforms Africa’s business with cloud solution

Barloworld Equipment, a subsidiary of the Barloworld Group, on Monday said it had realised the need to transform its business operations to maintain its competitive position. It said with its diverse...

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Using investments to solve social problems

IFE ADEDAPO writes on ways financial institutions can address social issues With impact investing as a business model, experts say the private sector can participate more in solving social problems....

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ICSAN to collaborate with more tertiary institutions

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria said it would extend collaboration to other reputable tertiary institutions, having recorded success from its partnership with...

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NSE launches premium board for market visibility

The Nigerian Stock Exchange on Tuesday launched a new listing platform called the Premium Board along with an associated Premium Board Index. According to the Exchange, the move is in keeping with its...

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Love your work or leave it – Essien-Akpan

Chartered secretaries and administrators in various firms have been advised to think like entrepreneurs and improve their knowledge of future trends. This advice was given at the Institute of Chartered...

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