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April 19, 2022

1. The South-South States of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta, otherwise known as the BRACED states, have adopted a common education policy aimed at harmonising, standardising, improving and instituting quality education across the six states. 2. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga has advised deposit money banks … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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Meet the Boss

April 19, 2022

The tribe of entrepreneurs who have decided to start and run their businesses without quitting their day jobs is growing. Fuelled by her passion for tasty, healthy meals, insurance underwriter Nnenna Egbuche set up Nenny’s Kitchen to deliver home cooked meals around her city, Lagos. She talks to Connect Nigeria about the challenges and joys … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Nnenna Egbuche, Nenny’s Kitchen

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April 19, 2022

1. The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the appointment of Mr. Thomas Etuh and Alhaji Aminu Babangida as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Unity Bank Plc respectively. 2. The Federal Government has earmarked N145 million for immediate compensation of farmers who lost their birds in the outbreak of Avian Influenza. 3. Despite … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

By elizabeth

Entertainment Events

April 19, 2022

The organisers of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Insurance Scheme (NEIHIS) are making frantic efforts towards the scheme’s successful kick off and the institutionalization of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Trust Fund (NEIHTF). Part of these efforts is the appointment of goodwill ambassadors who will be unveiled to the public in phases. In the last one … Continue reading 2Face Idibia, Jimmy Jatt, Gbenga Adeyinka, Others Become NEIHIS Ambassadors

By michael-abimboye

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April 19, 2022

1. It has been announced that fourteen more Nigerians have emerged millionaires in the ongoing Airtel Red Hot promo, a loyalty and reward promotions created by one of the leading telecommunications service providers, Airtel Nigeria, to appreciate its customers and empower them financially to fulfill their dreams and reach their goals. 2. The National Commission … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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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

By elizabeth

News

April 19, 2022

1. Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, has stated that the state government will work out some financial aids for traders who lost their shops and goods to the recent fire at the popular Balogun market on Lagos Island to enable them return to business. 2. Guarantee Trust Bank Plc has been awarded ‘Best Corporate Governance, Africa’, for the … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

By elizabeth

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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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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

By elizabeth

News

April 19, 2022

1. The 2014 edition of the Nigerian Risk Awards (NRA) organized by Conrad Clark Nigeria Limited in partnership with Business Day, Thomson Reuters and the Institute of Risk Management UK (IRM) has seen deserving individuals and companies like Mansard Insurance, Skye Bank, among others, winning awards. 2. Nigeria’s growing online retail market received a boost … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

By elizabeth

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April 19, 2022

1. Globacom has launched a new International Direct Dialing (IDD) promotion which allows its subscribers to enjoy 50 percent discount on calls made to popular international destinations. 2. MoboFree.com, an online social marketplace in Nigeria and Africa has introduced a technology solution for advertising in the next general elections. The solution, according to MoboFree, is targeted … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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April 19, 2022

1. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said 349,343 jobs were created in the economy in the third quarter of 2014. 2. Prepaid and Postpaid customers within Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company Plc (Ikeja Electric) network can now make bill payments or buy tokens via vouchers, Point-of-Sale terminals, bank branches and online banking portals as well as … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

By elizabeth

News

April 19, 2022

1. There are 16,911 cases of Ebola worldwide and despite missing its own target on burials, the World Health Organization is confident it can still catch up with the virus, even on such a large scale. Only Liberia and Guinea met a WHO target set for December 1 to safely bury 70% of the people … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

1. Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, on Monday, signed an executive bill to officially open a register for all sex offenders in the state. The register is expected to complement crime data register, which is already in place in the state to make it easier for law enforcement agents to prosecute sexual offences, such as … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

By elizabeth

News

April 19, 2022

1. Nigeria’s health care sector is set to attract $1 million investment to Save One Million Lives of women and children from preventable causes such as malaria, malnutrition, lack of access to life-saving commodities, and suboptimal supply chain systems amongst others. This landmark investment which is driven by the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria, a … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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