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Obanikoro Advocates for Military Reforms
April 19, 2022
The Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro has stressed the need for a national retreat aimed at transforming the Nigerian military and retooling its capacity to deal with modern day security challenges. According to a report by the press office, ministry of defence, the Minister made the call on Wednesday at the 58th Nigerian Navy … Continue reading Obanikoro Advocates for Military Reforms
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Folorunsho Alakija, Okonjo Iweala, Among Forbes World’s 100 Powerful Women 2014
April 19, 2022
Two Nigerian women, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mrs. FolorunshoAlakija, made Forbes Magazine’s World’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2014. Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister for Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala came in at No. 44 and oil magnate and Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil, Mrs.FolorunshoAlakija, came in at No. 96. Other women who … Continue reading Folorunsho Alakija, Okonjo Iweala, Among Forbes World’s 100 Powerful Women 2014
NOI Polls Appoints Dr. Bell Ihua as Chief Operating Officer
April 19, 2022
NOI Polls Limited confirms the appointment of Dr. Bell Ihua, as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer. This was made known in a press statement issued by the Abuja poll agency. Dr. Bell Ihua joined NOI Polls as its Director of Research in 2012 and before this new appointment he was managing the … Continue reading NOI Polls Appoints Dr. Bell Ihua as Chief Operating Officer
Honeywell Group and USTDA Sign Grant Agreement to Aid N31 Billion Sagamu Power Plant Project
April 19, 2022
Honeywell Group and United States Trade Development Agency (USTDA) have signed a Grant Agreement for a feasibility study. This will be in order to facilitate the completion of its proposed N31 billion Sagamu Independent Power Plant Project. The grant, which was signed by USTDA Director, Leocadia Zak and Honeywell Group’s Head of Corporate Development … Continue reading Honeywell Group and USTDA Sign Grant Agreement to Aid N31 Billion Sagamu Power Plant Project
By elizabeth
RegCharles Foundation Organizes its Annual Female CEOs Roundtable
April 19, 2022
RegCharles Foundation, the non-profit member of the RegCharles Group, is preparing to hold its annual Female CEOs Roundtable – a high energy hub for leading women entrepreneurs to network, engage and drive value exchange for Nigerian businesses. The Round table themed “Women-owned Businesses in Nigeria: Enhancing Partnerships for Success” is an interactive and issue-based … Continue reading RegCharles Foundation Organizes its Annual Female CEOs Roundtable
Federal Government to Provide Telecoms Company With N1.5 Billion Bond for Broadband
April 19, 2022
The Federal Government has revealed it will provide a subsidy to telecommunications operators to enable them to roll out 20,000km of optic-fibre cable in certain areas of the country between 2014 and 2015. The Minister of Communication Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson, said the government would provide N1.5bn for the support project. According to her, the … Continue reading Federal Government to Provide Telecoms Company With N1.5 Billion Bond for Broadband
Nigeria’s Dunn Loren Merrifield Wins Best Investment Bank at 2014 IFM Awards
April 19, 2022
Dunn Loren Merrifield won the award for Best Investment Bank, Nigeria at the 2014 edition of the IFM International Financial Awards. The award is part of the first 14 awards recently announced by IFM on their website. Dunn Loren Merrifield emerged winner in the category after a rigorous panel screening decided that they … Continue reading Nigeria’s Dunn Loren Merrifield Wins Best Investment Bank at 2014 IFM Awards
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Transport Minister Commends NPA on E-Payment system
April 19, 2022
Senator Idris Umar, Minister of Transport has commended the management of Nigeria Ports Authority for introducing electronic payment solutions for all business transactions in the nation’s seaports. He gave this commendation in Lagos and affirmed his support and encourages NPA to continue to develop and synchronize the system so that all the other … Continue reading Transport Minister Commends NPA on E-Payment system
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Chinese Invests $4billion in the Nigerian Housing Sector; The World Economic Forum on Africa Opens
April 19, 2022
Chinese investors have offered the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria $4 billion to boost the nation’s housing sector, making the Nigerian housing sector one of the first major beneficiaries of the World Economic Forum on Africa. Mr. Gimba Yau Kumo, the Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank announced this offer in Abuja … Continue reading Chinese Invests $4billion in the Nigerian Housing Sector; The World Economic Forum on Africa Opens
By mary-odunuga
Lafarge WAPCO Announces N8.6 Billion Profit Before Tax for Q1 2014
April 19, 2022
One of the major manufacturers of cement in Nigeria, Lafarge WAPCO Nigeria plc has announced an income before tax of N8.6billion compared to N7.2billion recorded in Q1 2013- a 20% increase. In a statement released by the company, profit after tax increased by 34% to N8.1billion for the first quarter of 2014. Another … Continue reading Lafarge WAPCO Announces N8.6 Billion Profit Before Tax for Q1 2014
FG, USAID Plan to Reduce Cost of Business in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The Federal Government is developing a road network as part of new package that will reduce the cost of business in the country by decreasing transportation costs. The pilot road project, which will connect Lagos to the North is being developed in conjunction with some private sector partners and supported by the United … Continue reading FG, USAID Plan to Reduce Cost of Business in Nigeria
By elizabeth
GTBank, FirstBank Amongst Banks Shortlisted for the African Banker Awards 2014
April 19, 2022
It has been announced that several prominent Nigerian banks such as GTBank, FirstBank, FBN Capital and Diamond Bank have all been nominated among the shortlisted finalists for African Banker magazine’s 2014 African Banker Awards. The recently disclosed shortlist reveals the banks and financial institutions in the running for the top prizes available for … Continue reading GTBank, FirstBank Amongst Banks Shortlisted for the African Banker Awards 2014
By elizabeth
Meet the Boss: Nike Majekodunmi, CEO, Nuts About Cakes
April 19, 2022
We love meeting new entrepreneurs and SME owners at Connectnigeria.com and for this reason we were pleased to meet Nike Majekodunmi, the founder of Nuts About Cakes. Established in 2010, she has been making mouth watering and delectable baked custom cakes, pastries and bread till date. In our interview with this ambitious young woman we get … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Nike Majekodunmi, CEO, Nuts About Cakes
By jehonwa
SMEs in Developing World Need N320trn Investment, IFC
April 19, 2022
THE International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group has estimated the financial needs of small and medium scale enterprises in Africa and other developing countries at more than $2 trillion (about N320 trillion). This huge financial gap if met, will enable these small and medium enterprises create jobs … Continue reading SMEs in Developing World Need N320trn Investment, IFC
By elizabeth
General Electric to Discuss Innovation for Power Sector Reforms with CNBC Africa Wole Famurewa on the 29th of April
April 19, 2022
In this month’s edition of Innovation Africa with General Electric, CNBC Africa’s Wole Famurewa will engage some prominent Nigerians in discussing innovation in the formulation of government policies for power sector reforms across Africa. For an hour long, CNBC Africa will cover different points such as the smart thinking required to incorporate alternative electric … Continue reading General Electric to Discuss Innovation for Power Sector Reforms with CNBC Africa Wole Famurewa on the 29th of April
By mary-odunuga
