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Unity Bank refutes SPIPRPP’s N7 billion allegation
Unity Bank Plc on Tuesday faulted the allegation against it by the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for Recovery of Public Property (SPIPRPP) over the ongoing reconciliation of affected Ministries, Departments and Agencies’ (MDA) accounts.
Reps: Over $900 million found in secret non-TSA accounts
The House of Representatives said it discovered that over $900m was still “being held” by Federal Government’s ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) outside Treasury Single Account (TSA).
Equities market sheds 1.22 percent on sustained profit taking
The Nigerian equities market yesterday shed 1.22 per cent, causing market capitalisation to dip below the N11 trillion mark on sustained profit taking.
Court attaches Imo’s accounts in central bank, 16 other banks over N1.5 billion debt
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has ordered the attachment of funds in accounts owned by the Imo State Government in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and 16 other banks in the country.
Banks partner Mojec on prepaid meters
Mojec Meter Assets Management Company, a subsidiary of Mojec International Limited, has announced a partnership with some banks to provide retail financing for the rollout of prepaid meters to its customers within the coverage area of its partner distribution companies (DISCOs) across the country.
Court to hear contempt proceedings against central bank chief Godwin Emefiele on June 13
An FCT High Court in Kubwa has fixed June 13, to hear contempt proceedings against the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to enable the applicant, Godwin Emmanuel, respond to a motion on notice served on him.
Contempt: Court orders substituted service on CBN governor
An FCT High Court, on Wednesday, granted an application seeking substituted service on CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, who is charged with alleged contempt in a case filed against him by one Godwin Emmanuel.
PDP: Governor Okorocha withdrew N17 billion from banks in three days
The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has accused Governor Rochas Okorocha of withdrawing N17bn from four banks in three days and converting government property to personal use.
NSE All-Share Index rebounds by 0.67 per cent
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) market indices rebounded by 0.67 per cent on Tuesday after reacting to polls shift.
CACOL backs EFCC on ‘no debit’ order placed on Bola Shagaya’s bank account
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has thrown its weight behind the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for ‘freezing’ a Unity Bank account allegedly containing N1.9 billion belonging to Hajiya Bola Shagaya, a society lady and businesswoman.
Stocks market gains 1.98%, returns YTD performance back to positive
The Nigerian stocks market yesterday posted a gain of 1.98 per cent, its best performance so far in 2019, to further extend bullish trend to five consecutive trading days and return the year-to-date (YTD) performance to positive after seven months of being negative.
EFCC presents more witnesses against ex-Governor Lamido
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday presented four more witnesses in the ongoing trial of former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, Aminu Wada Abubakar, Bamaina Holdings Ltd and Speeds International Ltd before Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
Unity Bank share price gains 31% on renewed demand by investors
The share price of Unity Bank Plc rose 30.9 per cent last week due to renewed interest in the financial institution by investors.
NSE: Trading closes on negative note, market capitalisation loses N18 billion
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange reversed to the negative territory on Wednesday due to profit taking with the market capitalisation shedding N18 billion.
NSE sanctions eight banks with N102 million fines
The Nigerian Stock Exchange has sanctioned eight banks with fines totalling N102.7m for failing to file their financial statements at the regulatory date.
Unity Bank de-risks balance sheet
Unity Bank of Nigeria Plc has announced a total derisking of its balance sheet, ridding the bank of toxic legacy assets and paving the way for significantly improved return on shareholder value in the coming years.
Nigerian Stock Exchange lifts suspension on Unity Bank
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday lifted the trading suspension placed on the shares of Unity Bank Plc barely one day after the bank was suspended along with five other listed firms for not filling their accounts in accordance with the post-listing requirements of the exchange.
Unity Bank to announce prospective investors soon
Unity Bank Plc on Friday notified stakeholders and the investing public that it would soon announce the bank’s prospective investors.
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Caf President Ahmad released from custody
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Beyond the lifting of licences of AIT/Raypower
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NPFL play-offs: Pillars fans attack referee at Agege Stadium
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