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Nigeria Will Host the 2013 Glo-CAF Awards, CAF Says

April 19, 2022

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has said that Nigeria will host the 2013 edition of the Glo-CAF award in Lagos, by 9th of January, 2014. The award gala rewards outstanding performances by African football stars in the following categories: African Player of the Year – Based in Africa, National Team of the Year, Women’s … Continue reading Nigeria Will Host the 2013 Glo-CAF Awards, CAF Says

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Tourism

5 Amazing Places to Visit in Lagos

April 19, 2022

Get lost in fun in Lagos this summer, with amazing places to visit. Lagos State is arguably the most economically (via commerce and tourism) important state in the country, it being the nation’s largest urban area. Situated in the southwestern corner of the country, this elongated state spans the Guinea coast of the Atlantic Ocean … Continue reading 5 Amazing Places to Visit in Lagos

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Energy

AFC Leads in $170 Million Nigerian Power Privatisation

April 19, 2022

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has provided a $170 million debt financing facility in conjunction with Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, to the Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited consortium(MESL), for the acquisition of the Kainji Power Plc in the first round of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s privatisation of power generation assets formerly owned by the Power … Continue reading AFC Leads in $170 Million Nigerian Power Privatisation

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BUSINESS

MasterCard and UBA Unveil First Ever Personalized Debit Card in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

MasterCard and United Bank for Africa (UBA) have unveiled the first ever personalized debit card in Nigeria, dubbed the UBA “All About U” Card. The unique MasterCard card can be customized with elements such as images, colors and more. The launch of the product in partnership with UBA is in harmony with MasterCard’s vision to … Continue reading MasterCard and UBA Unveil First Ever Personalized Debit Card in Nigeria

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Philanthropy

Polio Survivors Strive for a Polio-free Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Karima Usman is 38 years old. Today, she struggles to peddle her tricycle with her hands as she navigates the rain-lashed bylanes of Yamma-II ward of the Katsina Local Government Area (LGA) in this northern Nigerian state. Ms. Usman contracted polio when she was 3 years old. Usually, riding the tricycle is not so taxing. … Continue reading Polio Survivors Strive for a Polio-free Nigeria

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Events

The CEOs Network: Meet 5 Outstanding CEOs

April 19, 2022

The CEO’s Network is a unique opportunity to meet successful CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Executives and promote your  business ideas, services and products by effective networking. Venue: Pearl Court Hotel, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos. Date: Saturday, September 21st, 2013. Time: 1 – 6 pm (Lunch and tea break included) Theme: Strategies for Business Growth in Nigeria … Continue reading The CEOs Network: Meet 5 Outstanding CEOs

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Agriculture

Blumberg Grain Executes LOI To Expand Its Agricultural Investments To Nigeria With $250 Million

April 19, 2022

In cooperation with the Government of Nigeria, Blumberg Grain has executed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a $250 million investment program in the Nigerian agriculture sector.  The investment includes a large scale production and distribution facility for Blumberg Grain’s food security storage warehouses, agricultural processing and packaging facilities, and investments in land and technology … Continue reading Blumberg Grain Executes LOI To Expand Its Agricultural Investments To Nigeria With $250 Million

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Environment

The Community-led Sanitation Revolution in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Women and men, just in from the fields with hoes still in their hands, and barefoot children sit in the shade under a tree. Betty Torkwase Ikyaator asks them to make her a picture of their village in a layer of sand on the ground. With pebbles and coloured paper, they place their homes, the … Continue reading The Community-led Sanitation Revolution in Nigeria

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Tourism

Vacation Destination: Tinapa

April 19, 2022

    August rush is here. All we talk about now is vacations. Tired of flying beyond the borders and shores of your fatherland? Want to eliminate the huge monetary costs, long stretch of travel across time zones and the stress that accompanies vacationing in far off lands? Worry not; dust off your shoulders and … Continue reading Vacation Destination: Tinapa

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News

New Hotel Reservation Website Launched In Nigeria

April 19, 2022

The Africa Internet Holding today announced the launch of its new online hotel booking site “Jovago”. Hotels are now just one click away for all Nigerians: http://www.jovago.com Users enter their chosen destination and Jovago offers 140,000 hotels worldwide. Jovago provides all information about hotels, as well as a means to compare different options and find the ideal … Continue reading New Hotel Reservation Website Launched In Nigeria

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Entertainment

Project Fame 5 Winner Releases Debut Music Video With Phyno

April 19, 2022

Winner of Project Fame West Africa Season five Ayobami Ayolola Ayoola, has made his debut into the mainstream music industry by releasing a video for a brand new song. The name of the video is Ochanya and it features rap artiste Phyno. This Covenant graduate is definitely doing things big, as the video was directed by the … Continue reading Project Fame 5 Winner Releases Debut Music Video With Phyno

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SPORTS

Musa Amadu Advises Rangers Against Court Charges

April 19, 2022

Secretary-general of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Musa Amadu, has issued a warning to Nigerian league side Rangers International against their proposed plan of taking CAF to court. Last week, Rangers announced their intention to take the continent’s football governing body, Confederation of African Football (CAF) to court, over their disqualification from the Confederations Cup … Continue reading Musa Amadu Advises Rangers Against Court Charges

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SPORTS

42 Invited to Camp by AFN

April 19, 2022

42 athletes have been invited to camp by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria ahead of the 11th Africa Junior Championship. 12 coaches have also been invited. All the invited athletes will be camped in Sapele, Delta State from today, 5th August till they travel for the Championship. The invited athletes include Harry Chukwudike, Anthony Egode, … Continue reading 42 Invited to Camp by AFN

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SPORTS

Athletes Depart for Moscow Today

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian athletes will depart for Moscow, Russia today for the World Athletics Championship. The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has selected 20 athletes to fly the country’s flag at the event. The athletes were selected from the Cross River/All Nigeria Championships which was held in June. Blessing Okagbare is one of the two athletes … Continue reading Athletes Depart for Moscow Today

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TECH

TechNavio Forecasts Growth for Global Battery Control Technology Market

April 19, 2022

    Global Battery Control Technology market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.52% over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing application of battery control technology in various industries. The Global Battery Control Technology market has also been witnessing the use of battery control … Continue reading TechNavio Forecasts Growth for Global Battery Control Technology Market

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