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FBN Microfinance Bank Extends Operations to Other States

April 19, 2022

      First Bank Microfinance Bank Limited, with 23 branches in Lagos, seeks to extend its operations to other states in the country, especially Ibadan, Oyo State and Abuja FCT among others. This decision was made as a response to the demands of people living outside of Lagos for First Bank Microfinance Bank to … Continue reading FBN Microfinance Bank Extends Operations to Other States

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BUSINESS ECONOMY Media News

Nigeria to Host African Internet Governance Forum in July

April 19, 2022

Nigeria is to host the 3rd African Internet Governance Forum in Abuja. The forum is targeted at considering and adopting efficient ways to improve internet service and internet access in the continent. The secretariat of the Forum announced this on Tuesday at the UN Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa that the 3rd AfIGF … Continue reading Nigeria to Host African Internet Governance Forum in July

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Events News

Events This Weekend; 11th-13th April

April 19, 2022

2014 Virtual Conference on Youth Employment This event aims to empower Nigerian youths for better livelihoods. Nigerian youths will get the opportunity to discuss issues affecting education, employment and entrepreneurship for Nigerians. Date: Thursday 10th April 2014 – Monday 21st April 2014 Contact: For more info and general enquiries, e-mail info@foundgrace.org   LVM presents Easter Market A modern marketplace … Continue reading Events This Weekend; 11th-13th April

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FG Appoints New DG for NITDA

April 19, 2022

  President Goodluck Jonathan approved the appointment of Mr. Peter Jack as the Director-General for the National Information Technology Development Agency. This approval came in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja which said that his appointment was for a first term of four years which is to take effect from April 7th. Peter Jack was … Continue reading FG Appoints New DG for NITDA

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BUSINESS News Science & Technology

Sulaiman Bolarinde Famro Emerges as one of the ten Finalists of the Innovation Prize for Africa

April 19, 2022

  Sulaiman Bolarinde Famro has been announced as one of the ten finalists of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) by the African Innovation Fund (AIF). These ten African innovators have succeeded in creating practical solutions to some of the continent’s most intractable challenges ranging from a domestic waste biogas system to a wafer matrix for … Continue reading Sulaiman Bolarinde Famro Emerges as one of the ten Finalists of the Innovation Prize for Africa

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About the Books at Connect Nigeria’s 1st Writers’ Conference

April 19, 2022

      The Writers’ Conference was a wonderful learning experience for every writer that participated. If you were not there, we are trying our hardest to contain our reflex shock! Anyway, this article is dedicated to those amazing books made available for readers and writers at the just concluded writers’ conference and if you … Continue reading About the Books at Connect Nigeria’s 1st Writers’ Conference

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ECONOMY News Research

Nigeria is the 26th Largest Economy in the World and Africa’s Biggest Economy

April 19, 2022

Nigeria  becomes the 26th largest economy in the world as it has re-based its nominal gross domestic product (GDP), with estimates from $285.56 billion to $509.9 billion. The new nominal GDP places Nigeria ahead of countries like Austria with $394.7 billion, Venezuela with $381.26 billion, Columbia with $369.6 billion, Thailand with $365.96 billion, Malaysia with … Continue reading Nigeria is the 26th Largest Economy in the World and Africa’s Biggest Economy

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CAREER EDUCATION Opinion

Nigerian Youths, Nation Building and the Elusive Tomorrow

April 19, 2022

BY ENGR. OLATUNJI ARIYOMO A lecture delivered as a Guest Speaker at an annual lecture organized by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) which took place at the Theodore Idibiye Franscis Auditorium of the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria on April 3rd 2014. Who is a Youth? According to Merriam-webster dictionary, youth is the time … Continue reading Nigerian Youths, Nation Building and the Elusive Tomorrow

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Events This Weekend; April 4th-6th

April 19, 2022

Dtone Martins + His Live Band Join Dtone Martins as he performs exciting soul music alongside his band. Special guests such as Olatunde, Aramide, T’mo, Ibk and GT will also be performing at the event. Date: Friday April 4th 2014 Time: 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm Venue: 96, Adeniran Ogunsanya Street. Surulere. Lagos   Open Mic Theatre presents Comedy … Continue reading Events This Weekend; April 4th-6th

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SPORTS

Keshi – No Room for Fresh Faces

April 19, 2022

Speaking in Abuja, Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi says he will keep his faith in the team he has been building up for the past two years. He said that it would be needless to tear an already established team apart by including fresh faces, solely for the purpose of satisfying the yearning of … Continue reading Keshi – No Room for Fresh Faces

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BUSINESS ECONOMY News

Nigeria: Govt – 25,000 ‘Made in Nigeria’ Vehicles Ready This Year

April 19, 2022

Aminu Jalal, Director General of the National Automotive Council (NAC) revealed at a media roundtable in Abuja yesterday, that Nigeria auto manufacturing companies will produce 25,000 vehicles by the end of this year while the new tariff regime for the automotive industry will take effect from July 1st. He said, “Manufacturers plan to produce 25,000 … Continue reading Nigeria: Govt – 25,000 ‘Made in Nigeria’ Vehicles Ready This Year

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Aviation News Travel

Ethiopian Airline Extends Operations to Kano – Yadeta

April 19, 2022

  Mr. Solomon Yadeta, the GM, Ethiopian Airline Nigeria said on Tuesday that the airline would soon extend its operations to Kano State. He made this known at the Airline’s Stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. Presently, the airline is operating in three places in Nigeria – Lagos, Abuja and Enugu. He continued, “The purpose of the … Continue reading Ethiopian Airline Extends Operations to Kano – Yadeta

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Events

Events this Weekend; March 28th – 30th

April 19, 2022

From Antigua Trinidad Spend an evening at the Lagoon Breeze Restaurant this Friday, with the Caribbean’s tradition delicacies finely blended into an exotic night of fire, food and fun. Date: Friday 28th March 2014 Time: 7 PM – 11 PM Venue: Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos Tickets: N8,200 Contact: 012772700   Artwyn Presents Enigma Artwyn presents its 1st exhibition of the … Continue reading Events this Weekend; March 28th – 30th

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ECONOMY News

Emefiele Takes Strong Naira Stance as Senate Confirms him New CBN Governor

April 19, 2022

The incumbent CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele took a strong stance some days ago in favor of the naira as the senate confirmed him. He indicated that the CBN’s exchange rate policy was right and that a devaluation of the NGN will be devastating for the economy. Development analysts regard his decision not to depart from … Continue reading Emefiele Takes Strong Naira Stance as Senate Confirms him New CBN Governor

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Events News SPORTS

Nigeria’s Federation Cup to Kick off April 5th

April 19, 2022

This year’s Federation Cup competition will kick off with the state preliminaries on Saturday April 5th, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said. The federation made this known in a press release signed by the Head of Federation Cup, Ruth David. The State finals are scheduled for Sunday, May 4th and will hold across the … Continue reading Nigeria’s Federation Cup to Kick off April 5th

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