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1. Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, has inaugurated the new ultra modern Oyingbo market complex, 24 years after it was demolished for reconstruction. 2. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigerian says it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. 3. Skye Bank Plc has taken its mentoring of students in financial literacy as endorsed by the Bankers’ Committee to Osun State to underscore the imperatives of the savings culture among students. 4. Nigeria Federation Cup champions, Enyimba FC, on Sunday defeated Smouha SC of Egypt 1-0 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second round match at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba. 5. First Bank Nigeria Plc has put the total amount it spent rewarding about 246 customers in cash, automobiles and household gifts in its grand finale savings bonanza draw last Thursday in Lagos at over N200 million. 6. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President wished mothers in the country a happy Mothers’ Day celebration and assured them that the Federal Government will continue to do all within its powers to further empower them to play their immense, God-given role for the greater glory of Nigeria. 7. Heritage Bank Limited has announced the commencement of the final round of activities towards the integration of its operations with Enterprise Bank Limited into a single entity. 8. Lafarge Africa Plc, one of the leading cement and building solutions providers, last Friday said a dividend of N3.60 per share for the year ended December 31, 2014. The dividend is six per cent higher than the N3.30 paid the previous year. 9. The CR2, an international firm that assists banks to reduce costs and increase revenues through the use of self-service channels, said it has expanded its operations in Nigeria. 10. The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), has for the second time extended the deadline for the completion of the sale of the power assets to January 2016.  

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This article was first published on 16th March 2015

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