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Blessing Okagbare Receives N3m Reward from Presidency
April 19, 2022
Long Jump Silver Medal winner at the IAAF World Athletic Champion, held in Russia in August, Blessing Okagbare, was hosted on Wednesday by President Goodluck Jonathan, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Okagbare, who also came third in the Women’s 200m in the same competition and holds the African 100m record, was invited by the … Continue reading Blessing Okagbare Receives N3m Reward from Presidency
By sheyi
Arik Air Introduces Mobile Booking
April 19, 2022
Arik Air has announced its partnership with mobile commerce firm, SlimTrader, to provide a new mobile booking service for passengers. This, according to the Airline, is aimed at revamping its technology offering and enhancing the airline’s customer experience. The Global Chief Executive Officer of Arik Air, Dr. Michael Arumemi-Ikhide, said, “The popularity of mobile commerce … Continue reading Arik Air Introduces Mobile Booking
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Ogun State to Host National Ping Pong Tourney
April 19, 2022
TJ Hotel and Suites will host the country at its first National Table Tennis Championship between 16th and 21st September. The event, titled ‘TJ’s National Open Table Tennis Championship’, has the backing of the Nigerian Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and offers a winner’s prize money of N1 million. The Competition Manager, Mr. Kabril Ajibose, said, … Continue reading Ogun State to Host National Ping Pong Tourney
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Super Eagles Slam Burkina Faso 4 – 1
April 19, 2022
In a manner typical of African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria thrashed Burkina Faso 4 – 1 in a friendly match. The match was played on Tuesday in Kaduna, and featured key players of the Super Eagles team. Brown Ideye scored the first and second goals, in the 13th and 43rd minute. Shola Ameobi … Continue reading Super Eagles Slam Burkina Faso 4 – 1
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How Can We Make Nigeria Great?
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is a country that is so blessed that it is ironic to see all the suffering its nationals face; not just suffering, but also having to endure a bad reputation home and abroad. Those at home face many hardships, but those who think they have escaped by running out of the country face untold … Continue reading How Can We Make Nigeria Great?
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Media News TECH Telecommunication
Switchover to Digital Broadcasting in Nigeria Set for 2014 – Official
April 19, 2022
The Presidential Committee on the Transition from Analogue to Digital Broadcasting in Nigeria has announced the first half of 2014 as the period for a switchover to digital broadcasting. This disclosure was made by Edward Amana, Chairman of the Committee, also known as DigiTeam. He explained that Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, and Enugu will commence … Continue reading Switchover to Digital Broadcasting in Nigeria Set for 2014 – Official
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BUSINESS News TECH Telecommunication
Main One Gets $550K USTDA Grant for Undersea Fiber Optic Expansion
April 19, 2022
Main One Cable Company, Nigeria, has just received a $550,000 grant from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for the extension of marine fiber optic cables to the Niger Delta. Mr. Jeffrey Hawkins, US Consul General in Lagos, explained that the grant would connect Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to the existing Main One … Continue reading Main One Gets $550K USTDA Grant for Undersea Fiber Optic Expansion
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Health LIFESTYLE News Research
Nigeria is 82nd Happiest Country in the World – Report
April 19, 2022
The second edition of the World Happiness Report, by Sustainable Development Solutions Network, a global initiative of the United Nations, has been released. The report, which spans the 2010 – 2012 period, ranks Nigeria as the 82nd happiest country in the world, and the fifth happiest in Africa, after Angola – 61st, Mauritius – 67th, … Continue reading Nigeria is 82nd Happiest Country in the World – Report
By sheyi
Dangote Group to Build $400M Cement Factory in Kenya – Presidency
April 19, 2022
The office of the President of Kenya, released a statement over the weekend, during President Goodluck Jonathan’s state visit to Kenya, that Dangote Group has signed an agreement to build a new cement factory in Kenya that will cost $400 million. The statement, as part of the renewed bilateral relations between Nigeria and Kenya, says, … Continue reading Dangote Group to Build $400M Cement Factory in Kenya – Presidency
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Kenya Offers Oil blocs, Visas to Nigerian Investors
April 19, 2022
President Goodluck Jonathan was on a state visit at the weekend to Kenya, where he met with his Kenyan counterpart President Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenyan businesses leaders, and the Nigerian community there. There were several bilateral and trade agreements signed, and Kenya has offered oil wells and visas covering between five to ten years to genuine … Continue reading Kenya Offers Oil blocs, Visas to Nigerian Investors
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Super Eagles Advance in Race to 2014 World Cup
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles of Nigeria moved closer to securing a spot for the Brazil 2014 World Cup after it defeated the Flames of Malawi 2 – Nil in Calabar on Saturday. Forwards, Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses scored the two goals that secured the win for the Eagles. With this win, Nigeria heads to playoffs … Continue reading Super Eagles Advance in Race to 2014 World Cup
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Microsoft to Launch MSN Nigeria Portal
April 19, 2022
Microsoft has partnered with Kagiso Media to launch a localized version of MSN in Nigeria. The company made the announcement recently at a media conference, explaining the impact it would have on digital news distribution in Nigeria. Speaking at the media conference, Microsoft’s Acting Country Manager, Awawu Olumide-Sojinrin said, “The MSN Nigeria portal features the … Continue reading Microsoft to Launch MSN Nigeria Portal
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Ikeja City Mall Organises Music and Fashion Show
April 19, 2022
The Ikeja City Mall and Drimcruz Entertainment present the second edition of the Ikeja City Mall fashion and music show, an event of glitz and glamour, designed to bring together celebrities, models and artistes to entertain guests at the Mall. The show, according to the organizers, “promises to give you the best of fashion display, … Continue reading Ikeja City Mall Organises Music and Fashion Show
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UBA Considering $2Bn Investment in Power Sector
April 19, 2022
The Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Phillips Oduoza, has said the bank is looking to invest $2 billion in the power sector in Nigeria and across Africa. He revealed that the bank has already invested $700 million in the power sector and is considering increasing it. He made this known in … Continue reading UBA Considering $2Bn Investment in Power Sector
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WAEC Malpractice to Attract 5yr Imprisonment – Minister
April 19, 2022
The Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa’i, has disclosed that the federal government, after the weekly Federal Executive Council on Wednesday meeting has approved, “the enactment of an Act to amend the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Act, CAP W4, Laws of the Federation 2004 to give effect to the revised convention of WAEC, 2003 … Continue reading WAEC Malpractice to Attract 5yr Imprisonment – Minister
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