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1. The Minister of Communication Technology, Dr. Omobola Johnson. has confirmed the appointment of a Bangladeshi firm, International Investment Facilitation Company, as advisor on a project that will transform the Nigerian Postal Service into a financial services provider. 2. Guaranty

Amokachi Names Super Eagles Squad for Friendlies

Interim Super Eagles coach, Daniel Amokachi has called up uncapped Watford’s striker, Odion Ighalo and Aalesunds’ defender, Akeem Latifu for the upcoming friendlies against Bolivia and South Africa. Amokachi has also recalled striker, Brown Ideye and midfielder, John Ogu but

Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

1. Anambra State Governor, Chief Wille Obiano, recently performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a $40 million automotive assembly plant in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Council Area of the state. 2. Alcatel-Lucent has announced the appointment of Richard Edet, as

South African Writer, Songeziwe Mahlangu Wins 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature

South African author, Songeziwe Mahlangu, has emerged winner of the 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature competition at the ceremony which took place on Sunday at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos. The Cape Town resident won the prize for his debut

Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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

Lauryn Hill Set to Perform in Nigeria

For all music lovers, there is good news: Grammy award-winning vocalist, Lauryn Hill, will be performing her greatest hits at an upcoming MayDay Live concert. The highly anticipated event is set to take place on May 1st at the Eko

Nigeria Moves Up in Latest FIFA Rankings

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up to 41st place in the latest FIFA World rankings released on Thursday. Nigeria garnered 701 points to move up from 42nd to 41st place in the World and 7th place in Africa.

Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

1. President Goodluck Jonathan has announced plans to come up with incentives to make multinational companies in the country buy the idea of listing oil giants, GSM and power companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). 2. Governor Babatunde Fashola

Chinelo Okparanta Battles 2 South Africans for £15,000 Etisalat Prize for Literature

The three shortlisted finalists for the 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature have been announced: Songeziwe Mahlangu (South Africa), author of Penumbra. Chinelo Okparanta (Nigeria), author of Happiness, Like Water. Nadia Davids (South Africa), author of An Imperfect Blessing. The three

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Qualify for the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup

Nigeria’s U-20 men’s football team, The Flying Eagles on Wednesday booked their ticket to the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand. Manu Garba’s boys ousted their Congolese counterparts 4-1 in their second fixture at the ongoing African Youth

Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

1. In a joint effort to combat piracy in Nigeria, MultiChoice, in conjunction with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has embarked on a phase out scheme on non-secure decoders, and has introduced more secure decoders for the transmission of DSTV

VIMN Africa Partners with MultiChoice to Launch BET Africa on DSTV

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa has partnered with MultiChoice to launch a new localized BET channel exclusively on DSTV next month. This move comes as VIMN Africa, Africa’s most prolific international broadcaster, celebrates ten years of operations in Africa.

Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

1. The Senate has commended the efforts of the Nigerian armed forces in the battle against insurgency in the North-east and encouraged them to sustain the effort in the struggle to rid the nation of the terror group, Boko Haram.

Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

1. Uber, the technology company that connects passengers with drivers through a smartphone application, has introduced its low-cost option, UberX, as a safe, reliable and flexible alternative to urban transport in Lagos. 2. FBN Capital Limited has been awarded the

Lara Adegbenro Gets Nominated as Media Personality of the Year

“It is important for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” – MAYA ANGELOU Africa has over 40 countries with a large number of women who are unique and different in their own individual ways. ‘Women 4 Africa’

Cleanup Nigeria Project Presents ‘Clean Up Ketu’

The Cleanup Nigeria Project is the brainchild of two Non-Governmental Organisations dedicated to environmental hygiene, Passion House and Recycle Points. In accordance with the Seventh Millennium Development Goal, the initiative seeks to ensure environmental sustainability in Nigeria through local waste

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