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Nigerians Share: What We Love About Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Fifty-three years ago, on October 1, Nigeria became an independent nation. Many Nigerians are outspoken about the fact that the country’s growth has been stunted by various problems, and the journey to nationhood fraught with myriad setbacks. Even so, in the midst of our distressing challenges, many Nigerians still answered “yes” to the question, “Is it … Continue reading Nigerians Share: What We Love About Nigeria
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President Jonathan to Host Future Awards
April 19, 2022
President Goodluck Jonathan will host the 100 Alumni of the Future Awards at Aso Villa on September 29, organisers of The Future Project have said. The Awards, recently renamed The Future Awards Africa is in its eighth season and has produced over 120 winners and 1,200 nominees across the world. Previous winners include, D’banj, Don … Continue reading President Jonathan to Host Future Awards
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Nigeria and China Sign $1.2 Bn Agreement to Build Power Plant
April 19, 2022
Nigeria and China have signed a $1.293 billion agreement to develop the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project in Niger State. The plant is expected to generate 700 Megawatts (MW) of electricity. The contract was awarded to two Chinese electric power firms, China National Electrical Equipment Corporation (CNEEC) and Sinohydro Consortium, and they got a loan facility … Continue reading Nigeria and China Sign $1.2 Bn Agreement to Build Power Plant
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SEC wins Most Innovative Capital Markets Regulator Award
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has won the 2013 Africa Index Series Award for the “Most innovative Capital Markets Regulator” the second year in a row. Winning the award back – to – back, is due to several multifaceted reforms over a three-year period, according to the SEC. Factors considered by the judges to … Continue reading SEC wins Most Innovative Capital Markets Regulator Award
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Who to Follow on Twitter: Relationship Boosters
April 19, 2022
Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? Relationships are an integral part of our lives, be they with lovers, spouses, offspring, parents or friends. For tips on how to nurture and get the best out of your relationships, check out these handles; 1. @Gbemisoke Bio: Livin’ Laughin’ Lovin’ ♪ www.gbemisoke.blogspot.com · gbemisoke.blogspot.com Tweets We Love * … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: Relationship Boosters
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Vivo Vibrante Sano Holds Wellness Weekend Retreat
April 19, 2022
Vivo Vibrante Sano (VVS) is a holistic wellness weekend retreat, one of the first in Nigeria. It is taking place at the Clear Essence California Spa and Wellness Resort in Ikoyi, Lagos from the 4th to 6th October 2013. The aim of VVS is to address the under-explored topic of holistic health for the twenty-first … Continue reading Vivo Vibrante Sano Holds Wellness Weekend Retreat
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IPTV Comes to Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Operators of telecommunication firms in Nigeria are planning investments to bring Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service to Nigeria, a report by Research&Research has disclosed. The IPTV industry, with current global revenues of $29 billion, which is projected to increase to double to about $56.8 billion by 2016 has begun attracting the interest of telecom operators … Continue reading IPTV Comes to Nigeria
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Afrobasket 2013: Coach Ayo Bakare Responds to 10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian national basketball team, D’Tigers recently played at the 2013 FIBA Africa Championship (Afrobasket), hosted in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire from 20th to 31st August, 2013. Basketball pundits across the nation were surprised that the team was ousted Senegal in the quarter finals despite going 3 – 0 in its first three matches. Though the … Continue reading Afrobasket 2013: Coach Ayo Bakare Responds to 10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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The White House: President Obama’s Meeting with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan
April 19, 2022
U.S. President Obama met President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday in New York. The presidents reaffirmed their commitment to fighting terrorism, including the importance of bringing the insurgency in northern Nigeria to an end. The President underscored the importance of combating terrorism via a comprehensive approach that creates economic opportunity and ensures that human rights are … Continue reading The White House: President Obama’s Meeting with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan
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e-Business Fair: NextDaySite Offers 50% Discount on Website Design
April 19, 2022
NextDaySite, an upscale website design and solutions company, in partnership with ConnectNigeria.com, has announced a special promotion of 50 percent discount on website design to be available during the 2013 e-business fair. The fair, which will be hosted by ConnectNigeria.com at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites on October 26 is aimed at promoting the … Continue reading e-Business Fair: NextDaySite Offers 50% Discount on Website Design
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World Cup Playoff: Coach Keshi Announces Super Eagles Squad for Ethiopia
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has announced his squad for the World Cup playoff against Ethiopia slated for October. The game, the first of two legs, will be played in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on October 12. Familiar faces like John Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Vincent Enyeama and Godffrey Oboabona are in the squad. THE FULL … Continue reading World Cup Playoff: Coach Keshi Announces Super Eagles Squad for Ethiopia
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Nokia Offers to Swap Customers’ Phones with Lumia 520
April 19, 2022
Nokia has entered into partnership with Airtel to exchange any of its current phones with Lumia 520 and get free data on it. Interested customers will visit any Airtel shop with the old but functional device of any given brand and network, then pay an exchange fee of N23, 990, to own the Lumia 520. … Continue reading Nokia Offers to Swap Customers’ Phones with Lumia 520
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Transcorp Hilton Hotel Comes To Lagos
April 19, 2022
Transcorp Hilton Hotel, popular in Abuja and managed by Hilton Group and Transcorp Plc. has announced it will open an hotel, in Lagos. At a management contract between Transcorp Plc and Hilton Group in Lagos, the organizations, it was disclosed that the facility will be a full service 350-room hotel to be located on Glover … Continue reading Transcorp Hilton Hotel Comes To Lagos
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Events This Weekend, September 20th – 22nd
April 19, 2022
90 Minutes Speaker Series Ken Igbokwe, Country Senior Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria will speak at this edition of 90 Minutes Speaker Series. In 2013, when the $1 billion PwC Africa business was restructured, Ken was selected as Regional Senior Partner to lead the West Africa region comprising Nigeria, Ghana and Angola; a role he … Continue reading Events This Weekend, September 20th – 22nd
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Dolphin Telecoms Brings $700m Submarine Cable to Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Dolphin Telecoms, a global communications carrier and operator of the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable system in West Africa, has announced that it would land the $700 million submarine cable in Nigeria in the fourth quarter of this year. The company made this known on the second day of the NigeriaCom conference and … Continue reading Dolphin Telecoms Brings $700m Submarine Cable to Nigeria
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