Nigerian Bankers Committee to increase lending to Agriculture by N300bn in 2016

The Bankers Committee has decided to increase lending to the agricultural sector by N300 billion in 2016.

The Committee comprise top management of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and chief executives of banks in the country.

 

CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele disclosed this while addressing journalists at the end of the 7th annual retreat of the Committee in Lagos.

The committee however stressed the need for provision of infrastructure necessary to enhance supply of agricultural products in the country.

China to receive $300m loan to combat pollution levels

The ADB said that poor air quality had reached such a serious level that it was "jeopardising health and sustainable growth".

 

The loan is intended to cut the region's coal use, among other pollution issues.

China is the world's biggest polluter.

The loan will target Beijing city and surrounding areas including Hebie and Tianjin. The region is home to more than 100 million people and accounts for 10% of China's gross domestic product, the ADB said.

Norwich winger Elliott Bennett joins Bristol City on loan

Norwich City have allowed winger Elliott Bennett to join Championship side Bristol City on loan.

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Bennett joined Norwich from Brighton in 2011 but has struggled to nail down a first-team spot and had a spell on loan back with the Seagulls last season.

The 26-year-old has been a peripheral figure in Alex Neil's squad this season and has made just two appearances so far - both in the Capital One Cup.