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UK’s ASET To Take 23 Nigerians on Oil and Gas Technician Training
April 19, 2022
UK’s oil and gas training academy, ASET has announced that it has finalized a contract worth over £444,000 with Learning Resources Nigeria to train 23 Nigerians for a career in the oil industry. The contract is the outcome of a UK Trade Mission to Lagos, which ASET were invited to attend. The delegation comprised the UK’s leading … Continue reading UK’s ASET To Take 23 Nigerians on Oil and Gas Technician Training
ITU Appoints Nigeria’s First Lady to Champion Child Online Protection
April 19, 2022
The First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, has been appointed as the UN International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Child Online Protection Champion. “Dame Patience Jonathan has demonstrated deep interest in activities of children and young people,” said ITU Secretary-General Hamadoun Touré speaking at the ceremony. “Under her guidance, the Government of Nigeria is now taking extensive … Continue reading ITU Appoints Nigeria’s First Lady to Champion Child Online Protection
Apple Acquires HopStop, Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur Chinedu Echeruo’s Start-Up
April 19, 2022
Apple has acquired online city transit guide, HopStop.com, Bloomberg reports. Founded in 2005, by Nigerian tech entrepreneur, Chinedu Echeruo, HopStop.com makes mobile applications for both iOS and Android that covers over 300 cities and that helps people get directions or find nearby subway stations and bus stops. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed as at the … Continue reading Apple Acquires HopStop, Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur Chinedu Echeruo’s Start-Up
Eneramo Completes Besiktas Move
April 19, 2022
credit: afrikansoccer.comSuper Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo has completed a move to Turkish giant Besiktas despite failing the first medicals. The 27-year old who came to the fore during his time at Espeance de Tunis, has had a surgery to repair a torn meniscus and will be out for three weeks. Eneramo becomes the second Nigerian … Continue reading Eneramo Completes Besiktas Move
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New Motor-Tricycle Video Technology For Farmers in Ghana
April 19, 2022
Two Ghanaian organizations have developed a technology to educate farmers under Ghana’s Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) component of the Agricultural Value Chain Mentorship Project (AVCMP). The innovation called motor-tricycle video technology comprises of a projector, generator, projector screen, microphones and a video player arranged in a motor-tricycle, and was developed by the Savanna Agricultural … Continue reading New Motor-Tricycle Video Technology For Farmers in Ghana
Stella Damasus on the ‘Child, Not Bride’ Issue [VIDEO]
April 19, 2022
Over the weekend, heated discussions have been had over the social media about the latest political furor; the ‘Child, Not Bride’ issue. According to the news, the new law in Nigeria states that a woman is of full age once she is married, regardless of the age at which she did so, and this was inspired by … Continue reading Stella Damasus on the ‘Child, Not Bride’ Issue [VIDEO]
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Schlumberger Announces Second-Quarter 2013 Results
April 19, 2022
Schlumberger Limited has reported second-quarter 2013 revenue of $11.18 billion versus $10.57 billion in the first quarter of 2013, and $10.34 billion in the second quarter of 2012. Income from continuing operations attributable to Schlumberger, excluding charges and credits, was $1.54 billion–an increase of 19% sequentially and an increase of 14% year-on-year. Diluted earnings-per-share from continuing … Continue reading Schlumberger Announces Second-Quarter 2013 Results
Nigeria’s Jetlink Partners Indian Firm For Mobile Financial Applications
April 19, 2022
Jetlink Nigeria Limited, has partnered with Indian Integra Micro Systems (Integra), to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria, Ventures-Africa has reported. According to the report, “Jetlink will promote financial inclusion solutions from Integra to service the disconnected rural masses, while also enhancing the banking experience of the urban – connected customers in Nigeria where over 46 … Continue reading Nigeria’s Jetlink Partners Indian Firm For Mobile Financial Applications
GTBank To Buy 70% of Kenya’s Fina Bank
April 19, 2022
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) says it had reached an agreement to acquire a 70% stake in Kenya’s Fina Bank Limited for $100 million. Fina Bank has total assets of $338 million with operations in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. Its agreement to acquire the bank is subject to regulatory approvals. GTBank in a statement said, “GT … Continue reading GTBank To Buy 70% of Kenya’s Fina Bank
Nestlé to Launch IAAF Kids’ Athletics Project in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nestle Nigeria has announced that it will launch the Nestlé/IAAF Kid’s Athletics Programme, in partnership with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), in Lagos — July 25. The programme was created in 2005 by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and it is aimed at promoting the development of athletics in schools for children between ages 6 to … Continue reading Nestlé to Launch IAAF Kids’ Athletics Project in Nigeria
Oliseh vs Keshi: Who is Right?
April 19, 2022
It has been “royal rumble” of words between Sunday Oliseh and Super Eagles chief coach Steven Okechukwu Keshi over the former’s criticism of the amount of home-based players who were paraded at the last FIFA Confederation’s Cup Tournament held in Brazil. Oliseh had criticised Keshi for taking as much as eight home-based players to the … Continue reading Oliseh vs Keshi: Who is Right?
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Events This Weekend, July 18th – July 21st
April 19, 2022
FreedomHall This week FreedomHall Open Mic on Thursdays is always star-studded and comfortable. Its live music, poetry, spoken word, dance, etc., Come express yourself. Venue: Ember Creek, 32 Awolowo Way, Ikoyi, Lagos. Date: July 18th, 2013 Time: 7pm – 10pm Comedy Meets Music This charity event empowers artists and comedians by creating a platform … Continue reading Events This Weekend, July 18th – July 21st
Happy Birthday: Nelson Mandela is 95 Today
April 19, 2022
Today, former South African President and Global Icon, Nelson Mandela celebrates his 95th birthday. He was born July, 18 1918, and led the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. He became President in 1994 and led the country for a single term that lasted till 1999. In 1995, Mandela motivated the South African National Rugby … Continue reading Happy Birthday: Nelson Mandela is 95 Today
Keshi Recalls Emenike, Nsofor and Ameobi for August Friendly
April 19, 2022
Emmanuel Emenike, Obinna Nsofor and Shola Ameobi have been recalled to the Super Eagles fold by Stephen Keshi for August’s Mandela Cup friendly against the South Africans. Emenike, the joint-top scorer at AFCON in South Africa early this year, returns after a lengthy injury layoff. Newcastle United’s Ameobi returns after making himself available for selection … Continue reading Keshi Recalls Emenike, Nsofor and Ameobi for August Friendly
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7 Factors to consider when starting a Snail Farm
April 19, 2022
The act or science of raising snails for food is called Heliculture (Snail farming). Snails belong to the second largest group in the animal kingdom Phylum molusca, among the invertebrates i.e. animal without backbone. Snails are hermaphroditic (capable of self-fertilization) in nature; this means that each snail has both the male and female reproductive organs. … Continue reading 7 Factors to consider when starting a Snail Farm
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