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Nigeria Air to take off April 2022 – Hadi Sirika assures

Daily Dispatch November 24, 2021

The national carrier, Nigeria Air is expected to take off in April 2022, the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has announced. This follows the approval of the outline business case for the establishment of the national carrier by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday.

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CBN urges FG to prioritise investment in infrastructure

Daily Dispatch November 24, 2021

The Central Bank of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to prioritise investment in infrastructure to improve the country’s business environment and boost economic growth. Mr Godwin Emefiele, the CBN Governor made the call Tuesday night in Abuja while reading the communique on the 282nd Monetary Policy Committee meeting of the apex bank. Emefiele said […]

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First Bank too big for one person to own, says CBN

Daily Dispatch November 23, 2021

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday weighed in on who is the highest shareholder in First Bank of Nigeria Plc. According to the apex bank, the over 100 years old bank is too big and strategic for one individual to own outright. Addressing journalists at the end of bimonthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting […]

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Innoson Boss threatens to take over GTBank

Daily Dispatch November 19, 2021

The Chairman of Innoson Group, Innocent Chukwuma, has said it is certain he will take over Guaranty Trust Bank PLC. Chukwuma, the owner of Innoson Motors, and the elite bank had been locked in a legal tango for over five years now. Chukwuma, who spoke with select newsmen on his relationship with the bank on […]

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FirstBank unveils fully automated self service branch

Daily Dispatch November 18, 2021

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has announced the launch of its fully automated branch, called the FirstBank Digital Experience Centre. It is provided to put customers at an advantage in carrying out various activities on their own without interacting with anyone. The branch is a reinvention of digital banking solutions in the country as customers […]

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Innoson vehicles will take over Africa – IVM Chairman, Chukwuma

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2021

Chairman of the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Limited, (IVM), Mr. Innocent Chukwuma has expressed optimism that the company would take over the Africa market in the nearest future. He made the declaration during a parley with journalists in Nnewi, Anambra State. Chukwuma said the company was looking ahead to being a producer of vehicles for use […]