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Transcorp Hilton Hotel Comes To Lagos
April 19, 2022
Transcorp Hilton Hotel, popular in Abuja and managed by Hilton Group and Transcorp Plc. has announced it will open an hotel, in Lagos. At a management contract between Transcorp Plc and Hilton Group in Lagos, the organizations, it was disclosed that the facility will be a full service 350-room hotel to be located on Glover … Continue reading Transcorp Hilton Hotel Comes To Lagos
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Famous Brands South Africa Acquires 49 percent Stake in Mr. Bigg’s
April 19, 2022
Famous Brands, South Africa, has acquired a 49 percent stake in UAC Restaurants Limited (UACR), a subsidiary of UAC of Nigeria PLC (UAC), the company has announced. The deal, which is effective from 1st October 2013, will give Famous Brands the 165 UACR franchised restaurants across Nigeria with 57 in Lagos and 14 in Abuja. … Continue reading Famous Brands South Africa Acquires 49 percent Stake in Mr. Bigg’s
By sheyi
Electricity: USTDA Sponsors Nigerian Executives on Reverse Trade Mission
April 19, 2022
Senior executives from four leading power distribution companies in Nigeria – Abuja, Benin, Eko, and Ikeja – with a combined procurement budget of over $800 million, will participate in a Reverse Trade Mission (RTM) to the United States from October 15 – 25, 2013, sponsored by the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). This, … Continue reading Electricity: USTDA Sponsors Nigerian Executives on Reverse Trade Mission
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China to Provide Free TV Programs to Nigeria
April 19, 2022
China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO) has signed an agreement with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to provide Nigeria with Chinese documentaries and other TV programs for free. Li Wufeng, Vice Minister of the SCIO, and Mayaki B. Musa, director general of the NTA, were present for the signing of the agreement on Sept. 17. … Continue reading China to Provide Free TV Programs to Nigeria
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FG To Issue New Yellow Fever Certificates
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, has said that Government will start issuing new International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis from October, and will be a more secured version. He said this at the launch of the new “Yellow Card” certificate in Abuja. He said, “It was agreed at the meeting that the Federal … Continue reading FG To Issue New Yellow Fever Certificates
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CBN Revises e-Payment System in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched Release 2 of its Payment System Vision 2020. The document, “urges operators to mobilize available technology to take mobile financial services to the grassroots.” According to Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, CBN Governor, “launching the PSV2020 Strategy (Release 2) document was a proactive response to address the identified … Continue reading CBN Revises e-Payment System in Nigeria
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Who to Follow on Twitter: Business & Brand Tweeters
April 19, 2022
Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? Whether you’re thinking of launching a start-up, or you’re looking to take your business to the next level, Nigerian Twitter is choc-full of sound counsel and resources. For tips on how to build your business and position your brand, the following handles are recommended: 1. @VeniaBizHub … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: Business & Brand Tweeters
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FG to Establish Three Automobile Training Centres in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The Federal Government has revealed plans to create three automobile centres in Nigeria across three zones. The centres, to be located in Lagos (Ibadan Zone), Nnewi (Aba Zone) and Kano (Kaduna zone), would train Nigerians in auto maintenance and spare parts production, according to the Minster for Trade and Investments, Olusegun Aganga. At the 2013 … Continue reading FG to Establish Three Automobile Training Centres in Nigeria
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Blessing Okagbare Receives N3m Reward from Presidency
April 19, 2022
Long Jump Silver Medal winner at the IAAF World Athletic Champion, held in Russia in August, Blessing Okagbare, was hosted on Wednesday by President Goodluck Jonathan, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Okagbare, who also came third in the Women’s 200m in the same competition and holds the African 100m record, was invited by the … Continue reading Blessing Okagbare Receives N3m Reward from Presidency
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Switchover to Digital Broadcasting in Nigeria Set for 2014 – Official
April 19, 2022
The Presidential Committee on the Transition from Analogue to Digital Broadcasting in Nigeria has announced the first half of 2014 as the period for a switchover to digital broadcasting. This disclosure was made by Edward Amana, Chairman of the Committee, also known as DigiTeam. He explained that Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, and Enugu will commence … Continue reading Switchover to Digital Broadcasting in Nigeria Set for 2014 – Official
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Nigeria Gets $500M Boost for Educational Development
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian education sector will get $500 million from a pool of global support, according to an announcement by the United Nations Special Envoy on Global Education and former British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. He visited Abuja, and held a meeting of Coalition Interventions to Support Access and Quality of Education in Nigeria, hosted by … Continue reading Nigeria Gets $500M Boost for Educational Development
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UBA Considering $2Bn Investment in Power Sector
April 19, 2022
The Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Phillips Oduoza, has said the bank is looking to invest $2 billion in the power sector in Nigeria and across Africa. He revealed that the bank has already invested $700 million in the power sector and is considering increasing it. He made this known in … Continue reading UBA Considering $2Bn Investment in Power Sector
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Olamide Grabs Multiple Awards at 8th Nigeria Entertainment Awards
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Hip-hop artiste, Olamide, was the winner of multiple awards at the just concluded Nigeria Entertainment Awards, held in New York, United States on September 1, 2013. The event, which has been running for eight years, awarded several other artistes in the Nigerian entertainment industry spanning across movie, music, television, radio, and comedy. Olamide won … Continue reading Olamide Grabs Multiple Awards at 8th Nigeria Entertainment Awards
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Events this Weekend, August 30th — September 1st
April 19, 2022
August Teen Boot-Camp by Emedith Consulting Emedith Consulting is holding a 1-day boot camp for teens and students. The theme is titled, “Effective Communication for Teens: Tackling the Social Media Erosion” Venue: Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos. Date: August, 31st, 2013. Time: 10am – 5pm Gate: ₦20,000 For Details, Email To: info@emedith.com or visit, … Continue reading Events this Weekend, August 30th — September 1st
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Mobile Money: Ecobank to Handout MDG Subventions
April 19, 2022
Ecobank has been appointed to partner The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in the Conditional Cash Transfer scheme to assist less-privileged families with monthly social subventions. The programme will disburse funds to over 56,000 households in 600 communities in the first phase, a period of … Continue reading Mobile Money: Ecobank to Handout MDG Subventions
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