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BlackBerry 9720 Launched in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
BlackBerry has launched its new 9720 ‘social media’ smartphone. The touchscreen phone comes with QWERTY Keyboard with BlackBerry OS 7.1, FM radio and extended battery life. At the ceremony, Blackberry’s Regional Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Robert Bose, said, “We are very pleased to bring the BlackBerry 9720 to customers in … Continue reading BlackBerry 9720 Launched in Nigeria
By sheyi
Electricity: USTDA Sponsors Nigerian Executives on Reverse Trade Mission
April 19, 2022
Senior executives from four leading power distribution companies in Nigeria – Abuja, Benin, Eko, and Ikeja – with a combined procurement budget of over $800 million, will participate in a Reverse Trade Mission (RTM) to the United States from October 15 – 25, 2013, sponsored by the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). This, … Continue reading Electricity: USTDA Sponsors Nigerian Executives on Reverse Trade Mission
By sheyi
Grid Energy Challenge Launched in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) has partnered with GE Africa to launch the Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge, a three-year, $2 million challenge that will award 20 or more grants of up to $100,000 each to African companies and organizations providing off-grid solutions that deploy renewable resources and power economic activities. This is funded … Continue reading Grid Energy Challenge Launched in Nigeria
By sheyi
Autos BUSINESS ECONOMY News Transport
Honda Establishes Automobile Plant in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Honda International has announced the establishment of Honda Automobile Western Africa Ltd. (HAWA), a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary for the import and sales of automobiles and automobile parts in Nigeria. It is the second local automobile subsidiary established by Honda in the African continent following South Africa. The centre, according to Honda, “Will import City from … Continue reading Honda Establishes Automobile Plant in Nigeria
By sheyi
A Conversation with Skype at 10
April 19, 2022
Skype clocked 10 years last month. Earlier this year, it reported that users were now doing 2 billion minutes daily on the platform, connecting with one another. That’s enough time to ‘watch 1.6 million movies’ according to Microsoft. Despite its run, it is continually battling competition from Google Hangout which offers some of Skype Premium … Continue reading A Conversation with Skype at 10
By guestpost
Kano State Delegation Visits Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
April 19, 2022
Salamatu Rabiu Musa, Governor of Kano State, has led a delegation on a visit to the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), United Arab Emirates. The DSOA is the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis, an integrated free zone technology park. Shahla Ahmed Abdul Razak, Deputy CEO, DSOA, welcomed the nine-member delegation that included Kano’s Commissioner … Continue reading Kano State Delegation Visits Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
By sheyi
GTBank Plc, CEO, Win Awards at World Finance Banking Awards
April 19, 2022
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank) was awarded the ‘Best Banking Group – Nigeria’ at the 2013 Annual World Finance Banking Awards, recently. Segun Agbaje, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of GTBank, won the award for ‘Banker of the Year – Africa’ last weekend as judges scored the bank high for its innovation and … Continue reading GTBank Plc, CEO, Win Awards at World Finance Banking Awards
By sheyi
WORLD CUP PLAYOFF DRAWS
April 19, 2022
The draw to determine Africa’s representatives at next year’s football mundial was held at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo today. Nigeria has been paired with Ethiopia who is seeking to make its World Cup debut in Brasil next year. Last year’s AFCON finalist, Burkina Faso, will face a tough challenge from … Continue reading WORLD CUP PLAYOFF DRAWS
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BUSINESS ECONOMY News Research
Nigeria’s Economic Market Size now $247 Billion – Report
April 19, 2022
Mediafacts, an annual publication of MediaReach OMD, has revealed that Nigeria’s economic market size is around $247 billion (₦39.52 trillion). This is about 41 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of West Africa. The report also says, “the sheer market size has placed the country among the top African economies and a destination of choice … Continue reading Nigeria’s Economic Market Size now $247 Billion – Report
By sheyi
BUSINESS E-Commerce ECONOMY News TECH
Visa Plans to Expand Business in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Visa, Global Financial Services Corporation that operates Visa card, has revealed that it is targeting expansion in Nigeria. The corporation’s newly appointed Group Executive for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Kamran Siddiqi, visited Nigeria and spoke of their imminent plans in the country and towards the cashless economy. He said, “Nigeria is … Continue reading Visa Plans to Expand Business in Nigeria
By sheyi
UBA Introduces Instant Selectable PIN for Debit Cards
April 19, 2022
United Bank for Africa Plc. (UBA Group), has announced the introduction of ‘In Card PIN management’ that lets Customers of the Bank immediately select their Personal Identification Number – PIN – for their Debit Cards, eliminating the process of handing out PINs in sealed mailers. The development, according to UBA Group, allows customers of the … Continue reading UBA Introduces Instant Selectable PIN for Debit Cards
By sheyi
Nigeria, 18 Others Ineligible for 2015 US Visa Lottery
April 19, 2022
The United States Government has released an updated list of countries ineligible for participation in its 2015 Diversity Visa programme. Nigeria has, for the first time since inception of the programme in 1995, joined the list of ineligible countries. Nigeria is the only addition to the updated list of ineligible countries. A statement released by … Continue reading Nigeria, 18 Others Ineligible for 2015 US Visa Lottery
By kunle-binuyo
Blog of the Week Media Reviews
Blog of the Week: The Naija Writer
April 19, 2022
The Naija Writer is a blog about the things Nta Bassey loves, which include Nigeria and her issues; Literature, especially fiction and poetry; Christian matters; health, and relationships. And indeed the blog’s categories are as varied as the blogger’s interests. Relationships, Reviews, Writing Lessons, Non-Fiction, Poems and Verses, An African Doctor’s Diary, Open Letters, A … Continue reading Blog of the Week: The Naija Writer
By jehonwa
Who to Follow on Twitter: Business & Brand Tweeters
April 19, 2022
Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? Whether you’re thinking of launching a start-up, or you’re looking to take your business to the next level, Nigerian Twitter is choc-full of sound counsel and resources. For tips on how to build your business and position your brand, the following handles are recommended: 1. @VeniaBizHub … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: Business & Brand Tweeters
By jehonwa
Aviation News Transport Travel
Low-cost Airline to Take Off in 2014 – Aviation Expert
April 19, 2022
French investors are planning to launch a low-cost airline in Nigeria, says a Dutch Aviation expert and former Managing Director of Arik Air, Alex Van Elk. He said plans are underway and consultations are being made, to have the ‘unnamed’ carrier operational in Nigeria by mid-2014. “We have made contacts with Nigerian authorities and … Continue reading Low-cost Airline to Take Off in 2014 – Aviation Expert
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