First Bank of Nigeria to Shut Down Operations from Tomorrow, to Upgrade Software

First Bank of Nigeria has announced that it will shut down operations from tomorrow, Thursday June 6, and reopen on Monday June 10, to upgrade its core banking application to Finacle 10 from Finacle 7, to ensure better and faster

Gombe to Upgrade to International Airport, Government Says

“We want what will give Gombe the status of being truly an international airport. Not a mixture of arrival and departure, but things you see in an international airport in terms of character and design. Our aim is to make

One Year After, President Jonathan Remembers Dana Crash Victims, Promises Airspace Safety

It is now one year after the tragic first Sunday in June of 2012 that got Nigeria in world headlines for a plane crash that killed 159 people after crashing into a residential area in Lagos. Dana Air left Abuja

Lagos Commissions New Water Project in Badagry

The Lagos State Government has commissioned a new mirco-water scheme in Igborosun, Badagry. “The micro water scheme has a production capacity of 60,000 litres of wholesome water per run and three runs per day, which will translate to 180,000 litres

Nigerian Government gives Youth another reason to Farm

  The Ministry of Agriculture and the Bank of Agriculture (BoA), have signed a N3.5 billion agreement to encourage mechanised farming and boost food production in the country. The Minister of Agriculture, Akinwumi Adeshina and the Managing Director of BoA,

Lagos to Launch New Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge on May 29

The Lagos State Government has announced that it would launch the suspension bridge linking Ikoyi and Lekki, on May 29th, 2013. The government, in an amazing first in the country, brings an architectural wonder commonly seen in movies and online,

Tosan’s Tallest Cake In Africa Project

Last week saw a vibrant aspiring Nigerian baker determined to build what he hoped would be the tallest cake in the whole of Africa. The cake stood 28 ft tall and was unveiled at the Silverbird Galleria, at Victoria Island

Nigeria Introduces “Youth in Agriculture” Initiative to Bolster Agribusiness

The Nigerian Government has introduced the “Youth in Agriculture” initiative to bolster Agribusiness in Nigeria, the Honorable Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwunmi Adesina has disclosed. He said it at a Foundation Day lecture at the Federal University of

President Obama To Visit Africa for One Week, Starting In June

The White House has announced President Obama’s second official visit to sub-Saharan Africa. The statement states that, “President Obama and the First Lady look forward to traveling to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania from June 26 – July 3. The

Infrastructure Projects in Lagos Surpasses N1 Trillion, Governor Fashola Says

The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has said that infrastructure projects in Lagos, have surpassed the one trillion naira mark. He made this known at the weekend, citing completed, ongoing and expected projects in Lagos State. He said, “All

Flood Control Underway in Osun State, Authorities Say

The General Manager of the Osun State Emergency Management Agency (OSEMA), Oyetunde Oyesiji has said that the government had intensified its sensitization campaign to avert flood disasters. He said that the government has been on top of the situation as

In 2014, Nigeria Will Host World Economic Forum on Africa

The Coordinating Minister of Nigeria’s economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has announced that the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa, will hold at Abuja in 2014. She made the announcement as the WEF on Africa for 2013 concluded last week in

Fidelity Bank Announces Winner for Creative Writing Contest

Enajite Mary Efemuaye today emerged as the winner of the Fidelity bank sponsored weekly creative writing contest which is in its 3rd week. Toni Kan who serves as the editor and judge of the Fidelity creative writing blog said “Enajite’s

Nigeria is Now the Best Investment Destination in Africa, Okonjo-Iweala Says

“Nigeria is now the best investment destination in Africa. With a foreign reserve of nearly 50 billion dollars, stable exchange rate, strong banking sector and massive human/natural resources, Nigeria has become one of the most attractive investment destinations in the

Federal Government to Enhance Nigerian Graduates’ Skills, Improve Employment

It is imperative to enhance the skills set of Nigerian graduates and improve their chances for employment if the Nigerian economy is to grow at sustainable rates. This was the view shared by Tony O. Elumelu, CON, at the Graduate

Nigeria Gets $9 Billion Foreign Loan

The Nigerian Government recognizes the infrastructural challenge in the country, and knows its immediate term revenue may not provide for projects — for speedy upgrade, so the government is taking a $9 billion loan from the Export-Import Bank of China,

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