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Nigeria Maps Out New Intervention Plan on Malaria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is drafting a new intervention plan on malaria in order to boost the anti-malaria programme, according to Health Minister Onyebuchi Chukwu. Speaking at a briefing on the sidelines of the Executive Council meeting in Abuja, in preparation for this week’s African Union (AU) Summit on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the minister said he would present the … Continue reading Nigeria Maps Out New Intervention Plan on Malaria
Chinese Sinosteel Eyes $6bn Nigeria Deal
April 19, 2022
Chinese state-owned metals trader Sinosteel was in talks to take over a state-owned steel mill in Nigeria and expand its capacity to 5.6 million tons from 1.3 million, Nigeria’s mining minister said yesterday during a visit to Beijing. The steel mill sale and upgrade would mean investment into Nigeria of about $6 billion (R60.1bn), Minister … Continue reading Chinese Sinosteel Eyes $6bn Nigeria Deal
16 Year Old Nigerian Girl Produces Beats For Jay-Z’s New Album
April 19, 2022
A Canadian-Nigerian girl aged 16 has been credited with producing the beat for one of the songs in rapper Jay-Z’s new album, Magna Carta Holy Grail. Her name is Ebony Oshunrinde and her name is listed on the album for producing the beats of Crown. “It’s a really good feeling. I want to show young … Continue reading 16 Year Old Nigerian Girl Produces Beats For Jay-Z’s New Album
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Quicksand: Which Way Nigeria?
April 19, 2022
It seemed so wrong what was just witnessed. It was a blatant mockery of the whole system, pure and simple. It seemed so wrong the way they carried on like they were debating over a football match in the confines of their homes or over a few green bottles. It seemed wrong to me … Continue reading Quicksand: Which Way Nigeria?
Zinox To Supply INEC With 17,000 Card Readers
April 19, 2022
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will be supplied with 17,000 customised and configured smart card readers by Zinox Technologies, to authenticate voters registration cards during elections. This week, the Federal Government approved the sum of N459 million, for the cards, with each going for N27,000. According to the Minister for Information, Laraban Maku, “The … Continue reading Zinox To Supply INEC With 17,000 Card Readers
Who to Follow on Twitter: Ebony Life Tweeps
April 19, 2022
Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? It was with great excitement that Nigerians welcomed Ebony Life TV, which launched this week on DSTV Channel 165. We’re already being treated to loads of entertainment and inspiration by the Ebony Life team, and we expect no less from their tweets. Follow: 1. @Ebuka Bio: … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: Ebony Life Tweeps
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Mo Abudu: Giving Africa a Voice
April 19, 2022
Africa, tell me Africa, is this you, this back that is bent, this back that breaks under the weight of humiliation… but a grave voice answers me; impetuous child, that tree, young and strong, that tree over there splendidly alone amidst white and faded flowers, that is your Africa springing up anew… ~ David Diop, … Continue reading Mo Abudu: Giving Africa a Voice
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What Businesses Should Know About The Project Management Triangle
April 19, 2022
This is a the second part of our Project management series. If you missed the first edition you can read it here. In the first edition, I tried to explain who a project manager is. So, you may have to read it first before you continue with this piece. One key concern for anyone who … Continue reading What Businesses Should Know About The Project Management Triangle
10 Commandments For Small and Medium Enterprises
April 19, 2022
I once listened to Cosmas Maduka share the story of how he started his business from N200. Yes, you read it well. The business – Coscharis Group – that he started with N200 some years ago is now worth multi-billion naira today. The subsidiaries of Coscharis Group include Coscharis Motors (the sole distributor of BMW … Continue reading 10 Commandments For Small and Medium Enterprises
Market Update: US unemployment Data Key To Forex Market
April 19, 2022
A degree of stability has hit the market in the wake of the volatility of last week, but this may be short lived with important US unemployment data due out later in the week. There are rumours in the market that, should there be stronger than forecast unemployment data, the Federal Reserve may decide to … Continue reading Market Update: US unemployment Data Key To Forex Market
NAFCA (African Oscars) Nominee List is Out! See If Your Favourite Movie Made The Cut…
April 19, 2022
The Nollywood & African Film Critics’ Awards, also known as NAFCA, is an accolade bestowed by the Nollywood Film Critics USA (the official movie review organization for Nollywood and African movies) to recognize the excellence of professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors, writers and humanitarians. It is one of the most prominent award … Continue reading NAFCA (African Oscars) Nominee List is Out! See If Your Favourite Movie Made The Cut…
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Monday Laughs
April 19, 2022
Bessie Clyde, a farmer in Alabama, decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company (responsible for the accident) to court. In court the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning Clyde. “Didn’t you say at the scene of the accident, ‘I’m fine?’” asked the lawyer. Clyde responded, “Well, I’ll tell … Continue reading Monday Laughs
6 Weight Loss Mistakes Nigerians Make
April 19, 2022
“It’s not fair! She’s always munching on something yet she stays slim. I just look at food and I’m packing on the kgs!” You may have said this, or heard it said, and wondered how this happens. The truth is, while it is sometimes simply genetics, a sedentary lifestyle, or greediness (think pizza, ice-cream, coca-cola … Continue reading 6 Weight Loss Mistakes Nigerians Make
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BusinessDay Annual Mobile Money Roundtable 2013: Making Mobile Money Work in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
According to its Maya Declaration the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has committed to reducing “the percentage of adult Nigerians that are excluded from financial services from the current 46.3% (39.2 million adult Nigerians) to 20% by the year 2020.” Mobile financial services are a core component of the national financial inclusion strategy (FIS) the CBN launched on … Continue reading BusinessDay Annual Mobile Money Roundtable 2013: Making Mobile Money Work in Nigeria
FXTM MARKET UPDATE: USD Strength Spurs Currency Wars
April 19, 2022
The market has experienced substantial volatility in the past few days on the back of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s statement last week that the Fed intends to taper economic stimulus later this year. Although he has not said when the stimulus will be completely withdrawn, this news has spurred US dollar strength and dragged … Continue reading FXTM MARKET UPDATE: USD Strength Spurs Currency Wars
