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Zenith Bank’s US$500M Euro Bond Massively Over-Subscribed
April 19, 2022
Zenith Bank Plc has announced a massive over-subscription of 200% in her US$500m Euro bond issue under a US$1bn Global Medium Term Note (GMTN) Programme announced on 1 April 2014. According to a press release issued this afternoon, the bank’s week long investors’ roadshow, coordinated by Goldman Sachs and Citibank, received an overwhelming endorsement by … Continue reading Zenith Bank’s US$500M Euro Bond Massively Over-Subscribed
BUSINESS Discover Nigeria ECONOMY News
Private Equity Firms Prefer Africa as Investment Destinations
April 19, 2022
In a survey released last week, majority of private equity firms favor Africa as an investment destination over other emerging markets. Most of these firms are largely drawn to Africa by the potential earnings from the higher economic growth rate forecast for most countries compared with other developing and developed markets. The survey involved 48 … Continue reading Private Equity Firms Prefer Africa as Investment Destinations
By mary-odunuga
5 Reasons Why You Should Blog
April 19, 2022
Over the weekend I attended Connectnigeria.com’s 1st Writers’ Conference and I must say it was like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Sometimes as writers we tend to hate structure and lack writing discipline. I can say I fall into this category and one of the area’s I lacked … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Should Blog
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Nigerians in Premiere League
April 19, 2022
WEST HAM 1-2 LIVERPOOL Nigerian winger, Victor Moses cut a desolated figure on Liverpool bench at Upton Park. The win took Liverpool back to the top of the league. Moses, who has been on the fringes of the team lately, has made just 15 premier league appearances, scoring one goal. However, he is set … Continue reading Nigerians in Premiere League
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Arts Entertainment LIFESTYLE Media Uncategorized
KEISHA COLE & ASA Confirmed for this years Calabar Jazz Festival (EASTER)
April 19, 2022
Organizers of the Calabar International Jazz Festival have announced today that Grammy-nominated R&B singer Keyshia Cole and the multi-talented songstress Asa have joined the already star-studded lineup scheduled for 18-21 April 2014. Cole is well-known in Nigeria for her hits ‘I Should Have Cheated’ and ‘Heaven Sent’, and her two BET reality TV series ‘Keyshia … Continue reading KEISHA COLE & ASA Confirmed for this years Calabar Jazz Festival (EASTER)
Meet the Boss: Bukola Omowunmi Iyayi, Creative Director, Boiworld Interiors
April 19, 2022
We recently met another wonderful female entrepreneur at the 11th Unique Interior Exhibition, Bukola Omowunmi Iyayi, the Creative Director, Boiworld Interiors. Her passion for interior decorations and her love for colors expresses itself in her works. She spoke to CN on her most memorable work since she started her business and her dreams for … Continue reading Meet the Boss: Bukola Omowunmi Iyayi, Creative Director, Boiworld Interiors
By mary-odunuga
BUSINESS CAREER Opinion Uncategorized
10 Sure-Fire Ways to Attract Customers to Your New Business
April 19, 2022
Since they are sure-fire ways, this will be quick. Your primary purpose of starting a business is to meet needs, but in order to keep meeting those needs, you would need to keep attracting customers so that your reach can expand beyond the sphere of your community. How do you go about this? 1. Be an … Continue reading 10 Sure-Fire Ways to Attract Customers to Your New Business
By mary-odunuga
BUSINESS CAREER EDUCATION News
CNN African Start-Up Profiles Entrepreneurs in Africa
April 19, 2022
CNN’s ‘African Start-Up’ series, which highlights Africa’s SME entrepreneurs features Gossy Ukanwoke, founder of Nigeria’s first private online university, Beni American University. Gossy Ukanwoke, who has been called Nigeria’s Mark Zuckerburg, the Facebook founder, had started a social networking site when he was in school which later sparked a big idea to create Nigeria’s first … Continue reading CNN African Start-Up Profiles Entrepreneurs in Africa
By mary-odunuga
Who Are You Calling A Monkey?
April 19, 2022
I once read a story about how hunters in some part of my beloved Africa catch monkeys. According to the story, they put peanuts in a transparent container with a narrow opening just wide enough for a monkey to put their hand through. At the other end of the container, they tie a long rope and … Continue reading Who Are You Calling A Monkey?
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Nigerians Support Law to Restrict and Regulate Smoking
April 19, 2022
According to the latest weekly poll released by NOIPolls Limited, majority of Nigerians have expressed support for laws that would restrict and regulate tobacco smoking in Nigeria, with more support generally from respondents who have never smoked and least support from respondents who smoke regularly. The Anti-Tobacco Special Edition Poll was conducted in the week of February 17th … Continue reading Nigerians Support Law to Restrict and Regulate Smoking
China Slowdown Weighs Heavily on the Market
April 19, 2022
The markets opened this week with freshly disappointing news from China showing manufacturing levels have slowed for the third consecutive month. The HSBC and Markit purchasing managers index showed a reading of 48.1 in March, with anything below 50 indicating contraction. This was the lowest reading in eight months and signals the second largest economy … Continue reading China Slowdown Weighs Heavily on the Market
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Meet the Bosses: Tom Rowland-Rees and Kenneth Gyang, Cinema Kpatakpata
April 19, 2022
Connect Nigeria had the opportunity to chat with these two bosses about their company, Cinema Kpatakpata and about the Nigerian movie industry. Their determination to chart new paths and set standards in Nollywood when it comes to storytelling and quality cinematic production is evident in their responses discussions. CN: Tell us a bit about … Continue reading Meet the Bosses: Tom Rowland-Rees and Kenneth Gyang, Cinema Kpatakpata
By mary-odunuga
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Leadpath Nigeria Targets More Techpreneurs with $1.5M Accelerator Fund
April 19, 2022
More techpreneurs are expected to emerge in Nigeria in the next few weeks as a result of a $1.5 million accelerator fund infused into the industry courtesy of Leadpath Nigeria. Leadpath Nigeria was publicly launched on Friday, March 7, 2014. Olumide Soyombo, Leadpath founder, said that the company was established “to power legendary companies in … Continue reading Leadpath Nigeria Targets More Techpreneurs with $1.5M Accelerator Fund
Market Instability Boosts Safe Haven Assets
April 19, 2022
The market has started the week with inherent risk aversion primarily linked to the uncertainty around the Ukraine-Crimea crisis and the concerns that the West will impose heavy sanctions on Russia. With the weekend’s referendum condemned as illegal by the US and the EU, the markets reflected their concerns regarding instability in the region with … Continue reading Market Instability Boosts Safe Haven Assets
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Meeting Cherie Blair…Virtual vs Physical Meetings
April 19, 2022
At the CEO’s Network in September, 2013, I met Mr. Peter Mbama. He is an alumnus of the prestigious MIT Sloan School of Management Cambridge-USA (MBA, SF) and is the CEO of Regcharles Finance and Capital Limited (RFCNG). This was a physical meeting with a handshake, business cards exchanges and ice-breaking, witty banter attempts. He went on to give … Continue reading Meeting Cherie Blair…Virtual vs Physical Meetings
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