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FIFA approves Nigeria’s Plea
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude FIFA has approved Nigeria Football Federation’s request to move the dates of two 2014 World Cup qualifiers in June. FIFA had adjusted Nigeria’s qualifiers ahead of their Confederations Cup matches in June, but the NFF implored the World’s football governing body to switch other matches in Group F to the same dates, … Continue reading FIFA approves Nigeria’s Plea
By pagboga
Keshi’s Eagles: May to July Team List Now Out
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo has been overlooked by coach Stephen Keshi for the team’s summer matches between May and mid-July. Nigeria is billed to play 10 matches in the summer; Keshi has invited a total of 30players for the hectic fixtures. The African champions have a friendly against fellow Confederation contenders, … Continue reading Keshi’s Eagles: May to July Team List Now Out
By pagboga
Glo Brings X-Factor To Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The X Factor is probably the biggest singing reality show in the world, and a major telecommunications company is bringing it to Nigeria. This promises to be bigger than ProjectFame, or any other reality show currently in Nigeria, as the winning prize is one that is yet to be topped; 24 million naira. According to … Continue reading Glo Brings X-Factor To Nigeria
By adaarinze
Sony Xperia Z Smartphone Launched in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Sony has launched its Xperia Z Smartphone in Nigeria, following its announcement in January and launch in Dubai — last month. The phone is powered by Android OS, has a 5″ Full HD 1080 pixel Reality Display, Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, the mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 and a 13MP fast-capture camera. Speaking at the product launch, … Continue reading Sony Xperia Z Smartphone Launched in Nigeria
By pagboga
Western Union and Virtual Terminal Network Partner For Mobile Money In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s mobile payment firm, Virtual Terminal Network (VTN) and international money transfer organization, Western Union, are partnering to direct cash sent through Western Union to VTN accounts. This would be possible from the mobile phones of account holders, and they can send up to $300 in one transaction and transfer up to $800 per day. … Continue reading Western Union and Virtual Terminal Network Partner For Mobile Money In Nigeria
By pagboga
The Project R2L: Empowering Youth
April 19, 2022
What is the richest place on earth? This place of endless riches is not in the Middle East; where there’s rich black gold buried deep beneath the Earth’s surface— nor is this place in South Africa where there is a plethora of diamond mines. The wealthiest place in the world is a cemetery. Now one … Continue reading The Project R2L: Empowering Youth
By pagboga
Keys to Effective Succession Planning
April 19, 2022
By Kobe Eru Godwin Succession planning is a concept that most Africans don’t give much thought to. This is one major reason why companies don’t last; they often die right after their owners’ demise. Succession planning is a process for identifying and developing internal people with the potential to fill key business leadership positions in … Continue reading Keys to Effective Succession Planning
By kobe
For 2012, Mergers & Acquisitions in Nigeria Was Worth $7.4 Billion
April 19, 2022
Global Consulting Giant, KPMG, has said that Mergers & Acquisitions (M & A) in Nigeria for 2012 was worth $7.415 billion. This included deals that involved foreign companies and local ones. It was 379% increase from 2011, when M & A in Nigeria was $1.548 billion. Most deals were in the oil sector, and KPMG’s report … Continue reading For 2012, Mergers & Acquisitions in Nigeria Was Worth $7.4 Billion
After Skipping AFCON 2013, Danny Shittu Plans Return to the Super Eagles Squad
April 19, 2022
Danny Shittu has said he intends to return the Super Eagles, after missing out on the AFCON 2013 competition. He was happy the team won and declared his readiness for Brazil 2014 qualifying games. He said, “I got a call up and had no time to get ready, I’m a father of four and I … Continue reading After Skipping AFCON 2013, Danny Shittu Plans Return to the Super Eagles Squad
By pagboga
The Tony Elumelu Foundation and The Brenthurst Foundation Partner on Research
April 19, 2022
Tony O. Elumelu, CON, and Jonathan Oppenheimer, -two of the continent’s foremost philanthropists and business leaders- are collaborating to develop in-depth case studies to show how African companies investing in Africa could propel the continent to greater economic prosperity. Oppenheimer’s South African-based Brenthurst Foundation and The Tony Elumelu Foundation, which is based in Nigeria, believe the … Continue reading The Tony Elumelu Foundation and The Brenthurst Foundation Partner on Research
Has H.Man signed on Mike of Project Fame?
April 19, 2022
By Nelson Odu After the monster success of Project Fame West Africa’s first winner –Iyanya, let’s check what’s doing with Mike Anyasodo, the winner of the second edition. Turns out Mike has been in the studio recording day and night. He has also been spotted several times with H.Man, a former singer and present CEO … Continue reading Has H.Man signed on Mike of Project Fame?
By pagboga
Nigeria: Estel’s Multi- Operator e-Recharge Platform Goes Live
April 19, 2022
Four of the top Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Nigeria have been successfully and tightly integrated with Estel’s platform and the other three will also be integrated in the near future. This takes Estel’s e-Recharge platform to a new high in terms of offering complex and highly customised technology to its customers to meet extremely … Continue reading Nigeria: Estel’s Multi- Operator e-Recharge Platform Goes Live
By pagboga
Microsoft YouthSpark: Making Nigerian Graduates Employable
April 19, 2022
“Are Nigeria graduates employable?” This question was asked when Microsoft launched the YouthSpark initiative to Nigeria Youth Service Corp (NYSC) members in Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday, 16th of March, 2013. Microsoft YouthSpark is a global initiative that aims to create opportunities for 300 million youth in more than 100 countries over the next … Continue reading Microsoft YouthSpark: Making Nigerian Graduates Employable
By pagboga
Oduamadi’s late strike saves Eagles
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude AS Varese striker, Nnamdi Oduamadi was the hero of the day when he scored a late equaliser to deny Kenya a historic win over the Super Eagles. The striker struck three minutes into stoppage time after coming on as a second half sub for Sunday Mba, who’s the focal point of a … Continue reading Oduamadi’s late strike saves Eagles
By pagboga
May7ven Makes History
April 19, 2022
How many African artistes can claim that their music has been played on mainstream UK radio? Now, out of that sparse number, how many female African artistes can say the same? Only one. Meet May7ven. Choice FM, a major radio station in the UK, playlisted our very own May7ven’s two consecutive single releases back-to-back on … Continue reading May7ven Makes History
By adaarinze
