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Bank customers kick as CBN scraps free ATM withdrawals

Some bank customers have kicked against the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria to scrap the free withdrawals on other banks’ Automated Teller Machines and the introduction of N100 for withdrawals of N20,000. They expressed their reservations on Tuesday following the release of the CBN circular, which was signed by the Acting Director of...
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ACCI, NAICOM partner to strengthen SME insurance

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, through its National Policy Advocacy Centre, has partnered with the National Insurance Commission and key industry stakeholders to encourage small and medium enterprises in Nigeria to embrace insurance. This was revealed on Tuesday during a high-level webinar titled ‘Can SMEs Still Afford the Risk of Not Insuring Their...
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Heirs introduces low-cost insurance product

Heirs Insurance Group has launched a new low-cost insurance product that provides comprehensive motor insurance benefits for a fraction of the cost. According to a statement from the group, the low-cost insurance product, Flexi Comprehensive Motor Insurance, is its way of boosting insurance penetration in Nigeria. Three main types of auto insurance, including third-party insurance...
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MOFI unveils N100bn real estate fund

The Ministry of Finance Incorporated has announced the launch of the N100bn Series 2 Offering under the MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund, marking a significant step in addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit. According to a statement on Monday, the new offering builds upon the successful N150bn Series 1 subscription, bringing the total capital raised under the...
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Eko Disco customers to get free meters – Punch Newspapers

Eko Electricity Distribution Company says it has commenced the distribution of free prepaid meters to Band A customers within its franchise area. The company said this is part of the continuous effort to bridge the metering gap in Nigeria under the Meter Acquisition Fund scheme. “In its continuous effort to bridge the metering gap, Eko...
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I2-year-old Nigerian wins MED-EL ear care contest

A  12-year-old Nigerian, Joshua Obadin, has emerged as one of the ten winners of the prestigious IDEASforEARS Children’s Invention Contest, earning an all-expenses-paid trip to Austria. According to a statement from a hearing implant company, MED-EL, Obadin, a Lagos-based innovator, received recognition for inventing a sleepwear cover designed for his friend, Master Mikel, who uses...
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MTN implements 50% tariff hike, raises data prices

Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, MTN, has commenced the gradual implementation of a 50 per cent tariff increase approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission in January. The adjustment, which is evident in the updated prices of data plans, leaves call and SMS rates unaffected for the time being. A senior executive from MTN, who doesn’t want...
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FG assumes full control of Keystone Bank

Keystone Bank has confirmed that it is now fully owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria, stating that the takeover will enhance its stability and facilitate a smooth recapitalisation process. The bank disclosed this in a statement on its Instagram page on Tuesday evening, following a ruling by the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja. The...
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