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New Super Eagles’ World Cup Jersey Unveiled
April 19, 2022
The new Super Eagles’ World Cup Jersey was delivered to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) secretariat in Abuja this Wednesday. The kit was designed by Adidas, the official equipment partner of Nigerian national teams. The jersey incorporates two tones of green and is based on the new Adidas Condivo 14 kit template for several other … Continue reading New Super Eagles’ World Cup Jersey Unveiled
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Game Changers: Orezi, Wande Coal, Phyno, D’banj Among 10 Nigerian Artistes to Look Out for in 2014
April 19, 2022
Just as Sean Tizzle, a rave of the moment, was discovered in 2013, the year 2014 is expected to deliver new surprises. Though the new artistes that would rock the scene are pretty much unknown, a number of established artistes are expected to up their game in the coming months. We look at 10 artistes … Continue reading Game Changers: Orezi, Wande Coal, Phyno, D’banj Among 10 Nigerian Artistes to Look Out for in 2014
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Women Entrepreneurs to Get 60 Percent of SME Fund – CBN
April 19, 2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has earmarked 60 percent (N132 billion) of its N220 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF) to women entrepreneurs in the country. Mr Onoriode Olotewo, the Branch Controller of the apex bank in Ilorin, Kwara State, spoke on behalf of the CBN Governor at an organized workshop … Continue reading Women Entrepreneurs to Get 60 Percent of SME Fund – CBN
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10 Nigerian Universities Get $80million Grant from World Bank for Centres Of Excellence
April 19, 2022
Ten Nigerian universities are to benefit from a grant of 80 million dollars donated by the World Bank for the funding of centres of excellence. According to the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Julius Okojie, Nigeria won 10 slots out of the 18 approved proposals for the establishment of African Centres … Continue reading 10 Nigerian Universities Get $80million Grant from World Bank for Centres Of Excellence
General Electric, Bank of Industry Pledge $500m Support for SMEs
April 19, 2022
General Electric and the Bank of Industry have agreed to a $500 million funding support for small and medium-sized enterprises in the area of infrastructure provision. In a joint statement made available to the media on Thursday, both companies said that the new arrangement would bring about the creation of affordable financing solutions for SMEs … Continue reading General Electric, Bank of Industry Pledge $500m Support for SMEs
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N53 Bn Loan to Farmers in 2013 Fruitful – BoI
April 19, 2022
As part of its mandate to boost the agricultural sector in Nigeria, the Bank of Industry (BoI) has disbursed 53 billion naira as loans to the agribusiness value chain in 2012. Mr. Mohammed Dikwa, chairman of the shareholders committee of the Bank of Industry, made the disclosure during the bank’s annual general meeting held in … Continue reading N53 Bn Loan to Farmers in 2013 Fruitful – BoI
Telecommunication Service Providers to Suspend Promotional Lottery
April 19, 2022
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), has instructed all mobile telecommunications service providers in the country to suspend all promotional short message service (SMS). The suspension is in order for the Government to use all telecommunication platforms for its anniversary (100 years) lottery games. This was signed in a statement … Continue reading Telecommunication Service Providers to Suspend Promotional Lottery
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Events this Weekend: January 31st – February 2nd
April 19, 2022
Elance is hosting an upcoming training session in Lagos this Saturday and would love for you to join. It’s your opportunity to meet other online professionals and learn new tips and strategies for getting business online. This event will go back to the basics with an Introduction to Online Work for Freelancers. The training session will cover courses such as: An … Continue reading Events this Weekend: January 31st – February 2nd
FG to Phase Out Biodegradable Water Satchets, Other Plastics
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Environment has developed an action plan that will lead to a ban on light weight non-biodegradable plastics in the country, an official source in the ministry has revealed. The source made this disclosure to News Agency ofNigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said that the plan has been embraced by stakeholders in the sector. … Continue reading FG to Phase Out Biodegradable Water Satchets, Other Plastics
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WITIN Advocates Girls’ ICT Education with Technovation Challenge
April 19, 2022
The need for improvement in the number of women with ICT education in Nigeria has been highlighted at the 2014 Iridescent Technovation Challenge held last weekend. Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN) announced its partnership with the Ministry of Communications Technology to promote Information and Communications Technology (ICT) education among Nigerian girls by giving them … Continue reading WITIN Advocates Girls’ ICT Education with Technovation Challenge
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Prepared for Take-off: Dana Air Announces Readiness for Rectification
April 19, 2022
Dana Air is ready to go through another round of rectification by the aviation regulatory agencies in Nigeria, a statement by the airline has announced. Dana Air stated that it has addressed the issues raised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in the course of its audit and is ready for a new round … Continue reading Prepared for Take-off: Dana Air Announces Readiness for Rectification
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Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector Grows 7.7 Percent – World Bank
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector grew from 6.5 percent to 7.7 percent in the 2012/2013 year, according to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics. Likewise, the retail and sales sector achieved a 2 percent growth from 22 percent to 24 percent within the same period. The survey report was launched yesterday in Abuja by the … Continue reading Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector Grows 7.7 Percent – World Bank
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NYSC, Bank of Industry Sign MoU on Entrepreneurial Skills Development
April 19, 2022
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and Bank of Industry (BOI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on entrepreneurship development for corps members. The pact will see BoI train and empower corps members in various vocations and give them collateral-free loans as capital and expansion of business initiatives. BoI boss, Mrs. Evelyn Oputu who … Continue reading NYSC, Bank of Industry Sign MoU on Entrepreneurial Skills Development
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Forextime Nigeria Teaches Investors Key Skills for Forex Success
April 19, 2022
A highly successful series of free training days recently hosted by ForexTime Nigeria in Abuja and Lagos saw more than two hundred investors enhance their forex skills with key professional training to help give their investment portfolios a true boost. Each city hosted a two day workshop where investors were trained in essential forex skills. … Continue reading Forextime Nigeria Teaches Investors Key Skills for Forex Success
Frank Edwards, Tope Alabi, Sinach, Buchi, Others Make Connect Nigeria’s Top 10 Gospel Artistes
April 19, 2022
In Nigeria, Gospel music has mostly had to take the back seat especially as it concerns constant airplay and financial success. This is in spite of the fact that Nigerians are faithful adherents of two of the largest religions in the world. Occasionally, some Gospel artistes have had to add some flavour of secular … Continue reading Frank Edwards, Tope Alabi, Sinach, Buchi, Others Make Connect Nigeria’s Top 10 Gospel Artistes
