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U.S. Firm, NMRC Sign MoU for $1 Billion Investment in Mortgages

April 19, 2022

Cantor Fitzgerald, a renowned investment company based in the United States of America, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC) for $1 billion (about N200 billion) in mortgages in a bid to broaden the Nigerian housing market. The global investment firm with strong expertise in asset-backed mortgage securities, … Continue reading U.S. Firm, NMRC Sign MoU for $1 Billion Investment in Mortgages

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

April 19, 2022

1. The Ministry of Science and Technology, last week embarked on a capacity development conference for Nigerian youth on use of social media as citizens during the forthcoming 2015 general elections. 2. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reaffirmed that Nigeria is West Africa’s largest market with great potential to be a main driver of … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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

April 19, 2022

1. Dana Airline has indicated its readiness to begin its daily flight operations to Owerri airport in a few weeks’ time. 2. The management of Empire Trust Microfinance Bank (ETMB) at the weekend officially commenced operations in Nigeria. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the financial institution in Lagos, its Managing Director, Mr. Seun Durojaye said … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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

April 19, 2022

1. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it has so far recorded 88 per cent level of distribution of the Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) in Yobe State. 2. Nigerian-born Chioma Ubogagu has joined Arsenal Ladies from US team, Stanford University . The 2012 FIFA Women U-20 World Cup winner for the USA played 89 times for the US team, scored 27 … Continue reading Nigeria Today; Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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

April 19, 2022

1. Four African countries-Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Tanzania – are to benefit from the $3.3 million grant provided by Bill and Melinda Gates (BMGF) and the German Development Cooperation (BMZ), under their Competitive African Rice Initiative (CARI) project. 2. In a deliberate effort to get Nigerian school children to embrace trends in science and … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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Ibrahim Raji Gives Testimony on Impact of YouWin Initiative

April 19, 2022

As part of a plan to tackle unemployment and poverty in the country, particularly among young people, the government came up with an initiative to empower citizens under 45 and furthermore enable them to become part of the solution through a programme called YouWin. The Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (You WiN!) Programme is a collaboration … Continue reading Ibrahim Raji Gives Testimony on Impact of YouWin Initiative

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

April 19, 2022

1. The federal government has approved a new funding mechanism that will ensure that cotton, textile and garment companies access long-term, low interest loans to finance their operations. This is part of the new National Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) policy aimed at revitalising and boosting the growth and development of the cotton, textile and … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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African Investment Risk Management Symposium Holds in March

April 19, 2022

The African Investment Risk Management Symposium, which is targeted at changing the face of the Nigerian economy by training financiers, investors and professionals of financial institutions, holds on the 4th – 6th March 2015 @ Davinci Hotels & Suites. It is powered by Chi Training and will be holding at the Davinci Hotels & Suites, … Continue reading African Investment Risk Management Symposium Holds in March

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2015: Why I Am Supporting President Jonathan by Ohimai Amaize

April 19, 2022

There is so much to write about why I am supporting President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015. It is said that the only thing permanent about life is its sheer impermanence. Given the foregoing, change is thus a constant of human existence. Nonetheless, I am not one of those who would treat the concept of change … Continue reading 2015: Why I Am Supporting President Jonathan by Ohimai Amaize

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

April 19, 2022

1. Legal action in the UK has driven Shell to make an out-of-court settlement of £55m to compensate the affected community of two oil spills which destroyed thousands of livelihoods in the Bodo area. The £55m will be split between £35m for 15,600 individuals and £20m for the community. 2. The Representative of the Jaiz Bank in … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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Dating An Unbeliever: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

April 19, 2022

If you are reading this post, let me commend you for not making up your mind to close this article as you are one in a million who has not given his mind an answer to this issue. You may be curious to know if I am in favour or not, but before I give my … Continue reading Dating An Unbeliever: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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

April 19, 2022

1. Director General of Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mr. Olusegun Awolowo , ecently announced that it would train no fewer than 600 farmers in quality shea butter production to enhance its export value. 2. On Wednesday, the LAGBUS Asset Management Ltd, operators of LAGBUS metropolitan buses, said it would offer free bus rides across … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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

April 19, 2022

1. The drop in the price of crude oil at the international market from $115 per barrel in June 2014 to a five-year low of $59.45 at the weekend has reportedly reduced the Federal Government’s indebtedness to marketers on subsidy claims. 2. Nigerian banks are mobilising funds to provide education, upkeep and other supports for … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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Bridging the Skills Gap: Developing Transferable Skills

April 19, 2022

Picture this. You get onto a bus and see a gentleman selling health supplements. In an effort to sell his wares, he sparks the interest of his target market by sounding knowledgeable and intelligent about the constituents of his products. His witty and humorous communication style engages the audience and by the time he mentions … Continue reading Bridging the Skills Gap: Developing Transferable Skills

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

April 19, 2022

1. On Monday, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country received a major boost following the announcement of the Bank of Industry’s (BOI’s) partnership with 10 banks to tackle their funding  challenges. The banks are Access Bank Plc, Diamond Bank Plc, Ecobank Nigeria Limited, Fidelity Bank Plc, First Bank Nigeria Limited, First City Monument … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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