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Nigeria, Russia to Promote Investment in SMEs
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s relationship with other countries might start to pay off soon. Nigeria is working on bringing in Russian investors with focus on building SMEs and two other sectors of the economy – the oil and gas and agricultural sectors. To this end, a business forum is to hold in Moscow this week where Nigerian and … Continue reading Nigeria, Russia to Promote Investment in SMEs
Ay Donates Car to Project27 Charity
April 19, 2022
Enterprising comedian and film producer AY showed his compassionate side when, on return from his first movie shoot in Atlanta, USA, he donated a Toyota Solara to Project27 Africa – a rural child NGO based in Lagos. Receiving the keys to the car, President of Project27 Africa, Uncle Speed, said, “We can’t express our deepest … Continue reading Ay Donates Car to Project27 Charity
Firstbank Launches e-Commerce Platform
April 19, 2022
First Bank Plc has partnered 3AL Limited for a portal to provide various services including retail, insurance products and e-ticketing solutions. The portal, www.3al.com is, according to First Bank, Nigeria’s first social commerce channel which has social media and e-Commerce capabilities. It has social media features that enable businesses to interact with potential customers while … Continue reading Firstbank Launches e-Commerce Platform
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Social Enterprises and New Media
April 19, 2022
Last weekend, Twitter and Facebook went abuzz for a creditable social cause. Courtesy of a non-governmental organisation, Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA), the issue of “constitutionalism and the rule of law in Africa” became the subject of the online consultation. It was an archetypal use of social media for social good and … Continue reading Social Enterprises and New Media
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AfDB Approves $153M Financing for Nigeria’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda
April 19, 2022
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved an ADF loan of $ 152.12 million and an ADF grant of $ 0.38 million to finance Nigeria’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program Phase 1 (ATASP-1), AfDB has announced. The African Development Fund (ADF) is the soft loan arm of the African Development Bank … Continue reading AfDB Approves $153M Financing for Nigeria’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda
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Main One Gets Loan Facility; To Build Data Centre
April 19, 2022
Main One Cable Company, a communications services company with submarine cable from Portugal to West Africa, has signed $100 million re-financing facility agreement with four Nigerian banks. It has also announced its intention to complete a $25 million data centre in Lagos by 2014. The company also announced its membership of Alliance for Affordable Internet … Continue reading Main One Gets Loan Facility; To Build Data Centre
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BUSINESS CAREER EDUCATION Events
Career & Business Edge Courses at Ciuci Consultancy; Connect Nigeria Gives 12.5% Discount
April 19, 2022
As part of its corporate objectives in creating growth and development opportunities for small and medium enterprises, Connect Nigeria is offering N2, 500 off courses signed up for at Ciuci Consulting through its website. The courses are aimed at improving the skill set of young business managers and job-seekers. Presently, two courses are on offer … Continue reading Career & Business Edge Courses at Ciuci Consultancy; Connect Nigeria Gives 12.5% Discount
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BUSINESS E-Commerce Events News TECH
CBN Governor Delivers Keynote Address at Connect Nigeria e-Business Fair
April 19, 2022
Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, on Saturday 26th October, delivered a keynote address at Nigeria’s first e-business fair, organised by Connectnigeria.com. The CBN Governor’s address, titled “Importance of a Cashless Society to Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria”, was aimed at fostering the on-going policy of the apex bank … Continue reading CBN Governor Delivers Keynote Address at Connect Nigeria e-Business Fair
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Environment News Science & Technology
Partial Solar Eclipse to Occur in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Seidu Mohammed has disclosed that a partial solar eclipse will occur in different parts of the country on Sunday, November 3rd. He made this known to reporters, explaining what it is, what precautions should be taken and what the eclipse is not. An eclipse … Continue reading Partial Solar Eclipse to Occur in Nigeria
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Events this Weekend, October 31st — November 3rd
April 19, 2022
Freedom Hall Open Mic Night Join Freedom Hall tonight for it Open Mic Night for live music, poetry, comedy, dance. Venue: Ember Creek, 32 Awolowo Road,Ikoyi, Lagos. Date: October 31st, 2013. Time: 7 — 10 pm. For Details, Call: 08024577777 or email to tope [at] freedomrecords.biz Loud’ n’ proudlive Series Presents: The Capital Dreams / ‘Crispy … Continue reading Events this Weekend, October 31st — November 3rd
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BUSINESS ECONOMY International News Personality
Nigerian Industrialist Dangote Ranked 64th on Forbes World’s Most Powerful People List for 2013
April 19, 2022
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has been ranked by Forbes Magazine as the World’s 64th most powerful person in its 2013 World’s Powerful People Ranking. He is the only Nigerian on the list, and qualifies by virtue of being the richest black man in the world with several investments and philanthropic activities across the African continent. Forbes Most Powerful … Continue reading Nigerian Industrialist Dangote Ranked 64th on Forbes World’s Most Powerful People List for 2013
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5 Minutes with Google
April 19, 2022
During the 2013 e-Business Fair held at the Orchid Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites, Connect Nigeria caught up with Kaosiso Anaekwe, a representative of Google Business Group in Nigeria. He shares insights on how businesses can benefit from using Google tools. CN: If you were to explain to a layman that has no understanding … Continue reading 5 Minutes with Google
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EKOCENTER Delivers Safe Access to Water and Other Necessities to Communities
April 19, 2022
Today, more than 1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water and approximately 2.5 billion don’t have adequate sanitation, making billions of people around the world vulnerable to disease and other development challenges. To help provide communities in need with access to safe drinking water and other basic necessities, The Coca-Cola Company, together with … Continue reading EKOCENTER Delivers Safe Access to Water and Other Necessities to Communities
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Nigerian Stock Exchange Records $4.7 Billion in Foreign Investment
April 19, 2022
The Management of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has revealed that inflows and outflows of foreign portfolios in Nigeria’s stock market has hit N747 billion ($4.7 billion). The NSE submits that foreign transactions from January to March was N217.57 billion ($1.37 billion) or 42.7% of the total N510.1 billion ($3.22 billion) for the total transactions … Continue reading Nigerian Stock Exchange Records $4.7 Billion in Foreign Investment
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Agriculture ECONOMY News Personality
Dangote, Ovia and Adesina Nominated for Forbes Person of the Year Award
April 19, 2022
Forbes Africa has unveiled its final list of its Person of the Year Award for 2013. The award consists of personalities from three African countries; Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Voting has commenced online, and Forbes provides a profile for the five nominees, Patrice Motsepe (South Africa), Akinwunmi Adesina (Nigeria), Aliko Dangote (Nigeria), Strive Masiyiwa … Continue reading Dangote, Ovia and Adesina Nominated for Forbes Person of the Year Award
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