Wed Feb 3, 2016/Reuters MTN Group has hired a former top U.S. law enforcement official to help challenge a $3.9 billion fine imposed by Nigeria for failing to disconnect unregistered users, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Citing people familiar with the situation, the newspaper said former U.S. Attorney General […]
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Nigeria in ‘exploratory talks’ with World Bank, not asking for emergency loans: minister
Mon Feb 1, 2016/Reuters Nigeria has held exploratory talks with the World Bank to borrow in order to help fund a record budget in 2016 but has not applied for any emergency loans, Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun said on Sunday. Africa’s top oil producer is planning to borrow as much […]
Four Nigerian banks among world’s top 500
February 1, 2016/Punch First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc and United Bank for Africa have been named among the world’s top 500 banks. A new study conducted by the United Kingdom-based The Banker Magazine gave this verdict. The 2016 The Banker and Brand Finance […]
