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World Bank: Climate Resilience and Low-Carbon Growth Critical for Nigeria’s Economic Future

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s economy can be made more climate-resilient and less carbon-intensive without foregoing growth, argue two new World Bank reports: “Toward Climate-Resilient Development in Nigeria” and “Low-Carbon Development Opportunities for Nigeria,” released this week. These studies are the fruit of a two-year long collaboration between the World Bank and the Government of Nigeria to address the challenges … Continue reading World Bank: Climate Resilience and Low-Carbon Growth Critical for Nigeria’s Economic Future

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Media News

GOTV Is Launched in Imo State

April 19, 2022

Multichoice Nigeria has launched GOtv in Imo State, the General Manager of GOtv, Elizabeth Amkpa said in a statement. She said that the launching offer stood at N9,900 and was inclusive of a decoder and three months subscription for GOtv Plus and Gotenna, and that the system could be acquired at the retail office on Wethdral Road, … Continue reading GOTV Is Launched in Imo State

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BUSINESS Stuff

Enter the Multichoice Nigeria Logo Design Competition

April 19, 2022

Multichoice Nigeria is celebrating its 20th anniversary and launching a logo design competition. Participants are expected to incorporate the MultiChoice logo and colours into the designs they are submitting for the competition. The entries must reflect MultiChoice as a proudly Nigerian company with Pan-African roots. Competing logos must also reflect MultiChoice’s commitment to family entertainment … Continue reading Enter the Multichoice Nigeria Logo Design Competition

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SPORTS

Keshi Announces Nigeria’s Confederations Cup Squad

April 19, 2022

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has announced Nigeria’s Confederations Cup squad. He made nine changes from the 23-man team that lifted the African Cup of Nations earlier in the year. With Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses missing through injury, Keshi opted for youth instead of experienced, leaving out International stars like Joseph Yobo, Osaze Odemwingie and … Continue reading Keshi Announces Nigeria’s Confederations Cup Squad

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Entertainment

Movie Review: Turning Point

April 19, 2022

Ade is a playboy Nigerian-American investment banker working at a successful firm in New York City. He is in a relationship with keen-to-marry Stacey, an African-American. However, Ade’s mother back in Nigeria is determined to get Ade to dump “that girl with no traceable roots” in favour of a wife from within her social circle. … Continue reading Movie Review: Turning Point

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Arts TECH

The Etisalat Prize for Literature

April 19, 2022

Etisalat, in line with its vision of promoting passions, nurturing talent and providing a platform for communicating ideas, today announced the first edition of the Etisalat Prize for Literature aimed at recognising and celebrating writers and other members of the literary community across Africa. The Etisalat Prize for Literature is the first ever pan-African prize … Continue reading The Etisalat Prize for Literature

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BUSINESS CAREER

Empowered & Entrepreneurial: Nigerian Women Receive Boost from New Business Network

April 19, 2022

Launched on 1st March 2013, Women Of West Africa In Entrepreneurship (WOWe) was created to meet the needs of Nigeria’s ‘missing middle’, young educated African women who are driven to start in business but face significant challenges in competing with their male counterparts. The Global Banking Alliance for Women says women entrepreneurs drive 20% more revenue … Continue reading Empowered & Entrepreneurial: Nigerian Women Receive Boost from New Business Network

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Events

Events For You This Weekend!

April 19, 2022

Breakfast Session with Social Entrepreneurs  Attend a social entrepreneurs’ gathering this weekend. Dress code is African.   Venue: Troy Lounge, 12 Oladele Kadiri, Ogba, Lagos. Date: June 8th, 2013 Time: 8am To Attend, Call: 08021349281, 0818019211 or Email to: charityloungeheroes [at] gmail.com   Wise Women Awards Co-pastor of Triumphant Church International, London, Pastor Marjorie Esomowei … Continue reading Events For You This Weekend!

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BUSINESS Events

Simon Page Business School Deepens Digital Marketing Knowledge through Conference

April 19, 2022

Digital Marketing took centre stage as marketing professionals and digital enthusiasts put aside all other business to focus exclusively on seizing the most exciting opportunities in digital marketing. It was a passionate, intellectually creative conference where delegates’ knowledge of strategic and tactical approaches to the practice of digital marketing was broadened. Organized by Simon Page … Continue reading Simon Page Business School Deepens Digital Marketing Knowledge through Conference

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BUSINESS CAREER Events

Delegates to Pay Less for Xperiential Marketing Conference

April 19, 2022

Thanks to partners and exhibitors, delegates to the maiden edition of the Xperiential Marketing Conference can now enjoy a 20% discount in registration fees. The conference which is powered by Redbutton International in conjunction with the Experiential Marketing Forum USA will hold in Lagos on 28th -29th June, 2013 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island Lagos. XMC … Continue reading Delegates to Pay Less for Xperiential Marketing Conference

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Entertainment

Nigeria’s Own Lovelyn Ebenechi Wins Germany’s Next Top Model!

April 19, 2022

It was an eventful night at the finale ceremony of Germany’s Next Top Model. Ignoring the fact that two topless models ran up on stage to protest when Heidi Klum (the host of GNTM)  announced the winner, we shall just go straight to the point and proudly state that the winner that was announced is … Continue reading Nigeria’s Own Lovelyn Ebenechi Wins Germany’s Next Top Model!

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Tourism

New Six Star Hotel, AES Luxury Apartments, Opens in Abuja

April 19, 2022

The Minister of Culture and Tourism and National Orientation, Chief Edem Duke, declared open a new six star hotel, AES Luxury Apartments, at the weekend in Abuja. “With what I have seen here today, AES is indeed a first among equals,” he said during the ceremony. The Group General Manager of the hotel, Paul Murray, … Continue reading New Six Star Hotel, AES Luxury Apartments, Opens in Abuja

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Food

Restaurant Review: Magrellos

April 19, 2022

By Pamela Agboga Looking for a place to take a family with selective food cravings? Then think Magrellos. The beautiful thing about Magrellos is their wide menu. Where else can you get yam pottage plain, or with veggies in it? Beans in oil or boiled beans and rice? When you get to their show glass … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Magrellos

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Entertainment

Official List Announced! The 2013 NEA Awards Nominees Are…

April 19, 2022

The nominees for the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards were announced yesterday at the Nominee Announcement event held in Lagos, Nigeria at Euphoria nightclub. Pearl Hart of SoundcityTV and Freeze from CoolFM radio’s The Road Show hosted the event, which kicked off at 10pm with the arrival of guests. Some of the artists in attendance were Ice … Continue reading Official List Announced! The 2013 NEA Awards Nominees Are…

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Philanthropy

How Uncle Speed and 27 Bakassi Kids Celebrated Children’s Day

April 19, 2022

27 kids from Government Primary School, Ikang in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State celebrated this year’s Children’s Day for the first time outside their local council, when Uncle Speed took them a on free Education Tour to Tinapa Resort in Calabar. The kids travelled alongside Uncle Speed, their Head Teacher Mr. Evogor … Continue reading How Uncle Speed and 27 Bakassi Kids Celebrated Children’s Day

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