JMG to Provide £6m Power Solution to MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria has appointed JMG to provide the power solution to modernise its communications network in Nigeria. This contract, worth £6 million, will involve the installation of 12 high capacity FG Wilson generator set at MTN switch locations in Asaba,

FXTM Inaugurates Forex Demo Contest

Forex trading is about to take on an exciting competitive edge as global broker Forex Time Ltd (FXTM) has announced yet another step in the company’s international expansion with the launch of the company’s first forex demo competition, The Forex

TFA: Bella Naija’s Uche Pedro Wins Young Media Entrepreneur Award

The Future Awards Africa, in conjunction with the British Council, has announced Uche Pedro (formerly Uche Eze) as winner of the Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The award aims to celebrate young people working in the media, with

Dangote Group to Build $350 Million Cement Factory in Neigbouring Niger

Dangote Group will build a new $350 million cement factory in Niger, Nigeria’s neigbhour to the north. The Chairman of the Group, Alhaji, Aliko Dangote announced this, after he met with Niger’s President Issoufou Mahamadou in the past week. Dangote

We Spend $700 Million on Water Annually in Nigeria – AfDB

African Development Bank (AfDB) has disclosed that the bank spends around $700 million on water every in Nigeria, totaling $2.4 billion in the last few years. “In water management, the AfDB investment runs into about $700 million per annum in

Nigeria: The Taxi Driver Who Saved Me

Toward the end of my two-month visit to Nigeria this summer, I did something stupid. But a kind, gracious, and conscientious taxi driver ensured that I didn’t live with the consequences of my stupidity. That singular experience has dramatically transformed

Rita Dominic Wins NMA Award

Nollywood diva, Rita Dominic has bagged another award as she won the Best Actress Award at the Nollywood Movie Award (NMA) for her role in ‘The Meeting’. Rita has had 11 different nominations in four different awards in 2013. The

Repatriation of 267 Nigerian Prisoners from UK: What Does The Future Hold?

  Ever since the United Kingdom announced its plan to repatriate 267 residents in its prisons, I couldn’t stop my thoughts from resolving the future of these soon-to-be repatriated prisoners. Foreign prisoners are becoming quite pricey in these financially trying

Radio France Internationale Explands Programming; Moves Into New Lagos Studio

The French current affairs radio station that broadcasts worldwide in French and 12 foreign languages, Radio France Internationale (RFI) has repackaged its programs in Hausa with an extended program lined-up as well just as it opens new studio in Parkview,

Over Three Thousand Models Attend 2013 Music Meets Runway Casting

The 2013 model casting for the premier music and fashion show, Music Meets Runway (MMR) saw a huge turnout of over three thousand young aspiring female and male models. The event was held in the Expo Hall at the Eko

OANDO Completes Alausa Power Plant; Dumps Generators

OANDO Gas and Power (OGP), with the support of the Lagos State government, has completed a 10.34 Megawatt Independent Power Plant Project designed to provide electricity for the State Secretariat in Alausa. Currently, the secretariat houses the Governor and the

Nigeria to Tackle Italy

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will tackle the Azzuri of Italy in a friendly match in London on 18 November. The match will take place at Premier League side, Fulham’s home ground, The Craven Cottage by 7:45pm Nigerian time. The

Nigeria Elected To UN Security Council

Nigeria has been elected to UN Security Council for a 2-year term beginning in January 1, 2014. The 15 member council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Nigeria was elected withChad, Chile, Lithuania and Saudi

Square Cash Allows Money Transfers Via Email

The mobile, and peer-to-peer payment industries are becoming highly competitive. Led byPayPal, Venmo and Google Wallet, these services allow people to send money easily, either to merchants or to friends. Now the credit card processing company, Square, is trying its

BET to Honour Patti Labelle, Queen Latifah, Others, at “Black Girls Rock 2013”

BET has announced that renowned singer Patti Labelle (Living Legend Award), hip-hop pioneer Queen Latifah (Rock Star Award), esteemed writer and producer Mara Brock Akil (Shot Caller Award), tennis icon and entrepreneur Venus Williams (Star Power Award celebrated by Chevy),

Kendrick Lamar, Drake Win Big at BET Hip Hop Awards 2013

Kendrick Lamar was the big winner of the night as he won five BET Hip Hop Awards while Drake took home four awards in the just concluded BET Hip Hop Awards 2013. Rapper Eve honoured hip hop pioneer MC Lyte

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