AMAA Signs Partnership Deal With Facebook

The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has signed a partnership agreement with Facebook for the promotion of African and Nigerian talents. Mrs. Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, founder of AMAA, disclosed this during the AMAA 2015 Sponsors’ Gala Night held at the Oriental

Buhari Calls For Domestic Production of Weapons

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Ministry of Defence to produce a plan for the establishment of a modest Military Industrial Complex for the local production of weapons to meet some of the requirements of the country’s armed forces.

Britain Reaffirms Support for Nigeria’s Counter-Insurgency Operation

The British government has reaffirmed its commitment to help Nigeria end the menace of insurgency that has ravaged parts of the North East, a top British official has said. In a statement, the Acting Director of Defence Information, Rabe Abubakar,

Union Bank Unveils “Activate & Win” Promo

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. has announced a new promotion to encourage customers to adopt cards and alternative payment channels. The “Activate and Win Promo” will reward Union Bank customers who request and activate any Union Bank MasterCard, Visa or

Enugu State Government Grants Paternity Leave to Nursing Fathers

The Enugu State Government has approved six months maternity leave for nursing mothers and three weeks paternity leave for “nursing fathers” in its civil service, Dailypost.ng gathered. The state government announced this following the amendment of its Civil Service rules.

CBN Officially Prohibits Acceptance of Foreign Currency by Banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria published a public circular yesterday, Wednesday, August 5th, stating that all banks have been prohibited from accepting foreign cash deposits henceforth. It stated, “The Central Bank hereby prohibits from the date of this circular the

CBN’s Name and Shame Directive Gains Momentum

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-initiated name and shame campaign of banks’ delinquent debtors gained further momentum yesterday as First City Monument Bank Limited and Ecobank Nigeria published their lists, according to the Punch. MRS Oil & Gas, a major player

62 Trainees Graduate From Skye Bank Business School

A total of 62 fresh graduands of the Skye Business School who recently passed through a thorough academic programme have joined the workforce of Skye Bank Plc. after the necessary basic banking training programme. The graduands who are fresh university

DG of NYSC Says NYSC May Soon Become Voluntary

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that his administration will take all necessary actions to maintain and improve the National Youth Service Corps scheme as a functional vehicle for the promotion of national unity and integration. Buhari gave the assurance after

PMB Directs Ministry of Aviation to Establish New Airline

President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly directed the Ministry of Aviation to establish a new national airline, according to The Nation. The directive was given on Wednesday, August 5th during a briefing by officials of the Aviation Ministry at the Presidential

Dangote Commissions $400 Million Cement Plant in Zambia

The Dangote Group of Companies inaugurated a new cement plant and 30 megawatts (MW) coal-fired power plant in Zambia (Masaiti District) on Monday, August 4th. According to The Nation, the plant has a capacity of 1.5 million metric tonnes per

Stay Fit and Get Rewarded on Truppr

Truppr has launched its new feature with users getting more reward points by signing up for an event and making sure they check in at the venue of the events. Truppr is a social tool that helps sport lovers organize

U.S. to Relax Military Assistance Restrictions on Nigeria

The United States has announced its plans to relax or completely lift the restrictions imposed on Nigeria regarding military assistance under the Leahy Law. The law prohibits the U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense from providing military assistance

Buhari Urges Ministry of Education to Add Islamic Books to Curriculum

According to a ThisDay News report, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Ministry of Education to add two Islamic Studies books to the Nigerian secondary school curriculum for all Federal Government Colleges. Both publications were written by the Late

Naira to Rise Further as Banks Reject Dollars

The United States’ dollar will fall against the naira at the parallel market this week as banks across the country continue to reject cash deposits of foreign currencies into customers’ domiciliary accounts. The naira had appreciated against the dollar from

#PhotoSpeaks: Connect Nigeria Hosts Nigerian CEOs at Debut Business Mixer

Nigeria’s Information Portal, Connectnigeria.com hosted a select number of Nigerian entrepreneurs at an exclusive business mixer at The Westwood Hotel, Ikoyi. This took place on Friday, July 31 in partnership with Uber and Page Microfinance Bank. Themed Mix Business With

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