BUSINESS

CBN excludes MINT from printing cheques

Daily Dispatch May 22, 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved four local firms to print cheques in the country, according to a new circular. The circular, which was signed by the Director of the Banking Services Department, Sam Okojere, showed that the firms include Superflux International Limited, Tripple Gee and

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Five African Presidents to join Buhari in commissioning Dangote Petroleum Refinery

Daily Dispatch May 21, 2023

In an epoch-making event that will positively transform Nigeria’s oil and gas sectoral landscape, President Muhammadu Buhari will today commission Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single train refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos; alongside his counterparts from Ghana, Togo, Senegal, Niger, and Chad. Promoted by Africa’s richest

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Polaris Bank lifts female-owned businesses with N1bn loans

Daily Dispatch May 19, 2023

In a move towards fostering gender equality, inclusiveness and economic empowerment, Polaris Bank has announced the disbursement of business support loans to female-owned businesses in the first quarter of 2023. This is part of the Bank’s commitment to supporting women and female-owned businesses through the provision of soft loans. According to the Bank, the disbursement

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FG Opens Nigerian Businesses to Rest of World

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2023

Nigerian businesses have been given another opening to the rest of the world as the Federal Government on Thursday launched an online platform that would connect foreign businesses that want to do business with Nigerian businesses. The government also set up a help desk to attend to Nigerians in diaspora who need information on provision […]

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Polaris Bank Excites Affluent Customers with New Product …Offers Free VISA Signature Card

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2023

Polaris Select Plus Account is offering its current and prospective customers a range of exclusive lifestyle and banking benefits, especially for those who value comfort and luxury.  One of the product’s key benefits is the free VISA Signature Card, which provides premium travel and lifestyle and a wide range of exclusive rewards and benefits. With a […]

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Dr. Kamau Thugge is new CBN Governor

Daily Dispatch May 16, 2023

A new central bank governor has been appointed by one of the African president. Our correspondent reports that Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has appointed Dr Kamau Thugge as the 10th Central Bank Governor of Kenya. Dr Thugge’s appointment comes ahead of the imminent retirement of Dr Patrick Njoroge, the current Central Bank Governor who has […]