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Invitation: ESQ Oil and Gas Summit 2013
April 19, 2022
Notwithstanding the prolonged reforms of the legal and regulatory framework governing petroleum operations in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, especially due to the non-passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), international and local companies continue to find and take advantage of several investment opportunities. Such opportunities arise amid substantial legal risks and regulatory challenges. … Continue reading Invitation: ESQ Oil and Gas Summit 2013
Gates Foundation Appoints Country Representative to Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation — known globally for its philanthropic activities — headed by billionaire, Bill Gates, has announced the appointment of Dr. Mairo Mandara as Country Representative to Nigeria. She will work from the Gates Foundation Abuja office, and oversee the activities of the foundation relating to Nigeria. Dr. Mandara is a consultant obstetrician and … Continue reading Gates Foundation Appoints Country Representative to Nigeria
Blackberry z10 review: ‘To Buy, or Not to Buy’
April 19, 2022
By Jesse Ogun After the intro, specs and photos that I shared about the BlackBerry Z10, let’s dive into the meat of the matter. What makes the BlackBerry Z10 a winner with me? What are the stuff that I still find irritating? What do I want BlackBerry to do to make the platform better going forward? … Continue reading Blackberry z10 review: ‘To Buy, or Not to Buy’
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Business Day Presents The Progress Conference on 80/20 Leadership With Richard Koch
April 19, 2022
It’s not just about the idea, but also how we move forward from the idea into the future. How do we actually make progress? The Progress Conference is an event hosted by BRG yearly to bring like minded people together to look at ways to design progress for African Businesses. About Richard Koch Strategist Extraordinaire, … Continue reading Business Day Presents The Progress Conference on 80/20 Leadership With Richard Koch
How Rich Is Folorunsho Alakija?
April 19, 2022
When Ventures Africa broke the story — in November, that a Nigerian, Folorunsho Alakija, is the richest black woman in the world — worth $3.3 billion, the story was not taken too seriously, until it was reported in credible, international news websites — Daily Mail and Huff Po. The news that she outdid Oprah Winfrey was a plus … Continue reading How Rich Is Folorunsho Alakija?
Aliko Dangote is Worth $16.1 billion, Mike Adenuga, $4.7 billion, in Newly Released Forbes Rich-list
April 19, 2022
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, is the 43rd richest man on earth today, according to the 2013 list of world’s billionaires, compiled by Forbes Magazine. He is worth $16.1 billion, with assets from his cement, sugar, flour and other businesses. He is number one in Nigeria and Africa. Dangote, 55, retains his position as Africa’s richest man for … Continue reading Aliko Dangote is Worth $16.1 billion, Mike Adenuga, $4.7 billion, in Newly Released Forbes Rich-list
Nollywood Celebrates 20 Years, President Goodluck Jonathan Shows support.
April 19, 2022
“Whenever I travel abroad, many of my colleagues, Presidents of other countries, ask me about Nollywood. Nollywood is our shining light. Africans are very proud of Nollywood. That is why we are here today to celebrate the success story of this national, continental and global brand,” said President Goodluck Jonathan, at a dinner in Marina, … Continue reading Nollywood Celebrates 20 Years, President Goodluck Jonathan Shows support.
WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude SWANSEA CITY 1-0 NEWCASTLE Fresh from their 5-nil thumping of League One side, Bradford City, in the Capital One Cup, Swansea City showed no signs of hangover as they beat Newcastle to confirm their top flight status. Shola Ameobi was brought on for Chekih Tiote in the 90th minute; there was little … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
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Nigeria: 2go Launches Music Service, in Partnership With iRoking
April 19, 2022
Popular mobile networking site, 2go, used across Nigeria by students, SMEs, youths, and several other individuals, has launched a music service, in partnership with African music site, iROKING. The “music site will bring the likes of Timaya, Flavour and Burna Boy to the phones of the millions who use the mobile networking site to chat, … Continue reading Nigeria: 2go Launches Music Service, in Partnership With iRoking
Intel To Nigerian Software Developers: We Would Assist You
April 19, 2022
Intel has said that it would assist Nigerian software developers, during a meeting with some developers and executives of the organization, in Co-Creation Hub, Lagos. The Director, Developer Relations Division, Wolfgang Petersen; Head, Software Alliances, Kumar Balasubramanian and the Country Manager for Nigeria, Olubunmi Ekundare, were executives of Intel at the meeting. They spoke about potential for technology … Continue reading Intel To Nigerian Software Developers: We Would Assist You
After AFCON: Fresh Blood adds steel to the Super Eagles National Team
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi surprised everybody when he led Joseph Yobo and co to the African Cup of Nations title a few weeks ago. Prior to the tournament, nobody gave “The Big Boss” and his boys, a chance of qualifying from their group C that consisted of 2012 Champions, Zambia; Burkina … Continue reading After AFCON: Fresh Blood adds steel to the Super Eagles National Team
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Nigeria’s Optima Media Group Partners With Bloomberg Television
April 19, 2022
The Bloomberg Media Group, a division of Bloomberg L.P., today announced a multi-year rolling partnership agreement with Nigeria-based content provider, Optima Media Group, strengthening Bloomberg’s position as a leading supplier of global business and financial news television across the African continent. This partnership will create a new entity – Bloomberg Television Africa. Launching in the second half … Continue reading Nigeria’s Optima Media Group Partners With Bloomberg Television
With New Data Centre in Ikeja, Business Connexion Brings Cloud Computing to SMEs in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Business Connexion, Africa’s leading provider of data centre and cloud computing services, officially launched its highly efficient and secure Cloud Computing Services in Lagos this week. Business Connexion (BCX) is working in close co-operation with approved local resellers to develop regular releases of applications, which are high on the priority list of Nigerian SMEs. BCX’s … Continue reading With New Data Centre in Ikeja, Business Connexion Brings Cloud Computing to SMEs in Nigeria
Now Zoom In: 4 Strategies to Halt the Onslaught of Copyright Thieves
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu “Originality is the essence of true scholarship. Creativity is the soul of the true scholar.” Nnamdi Azikiwe should be alive today. Originality and creativity share the backseat across West Africa which now accounts for more than 70 percent of the world’s copyright theft and infringements, particularly in film and music. According to … Continue reading Now Zoom In: 4 Strategies to Halt the Onslaught of Copyright Thieves
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Lanre Da Silva Ajayi (LDA)’s ‘Butterfly Kisses’ now in Dolce & Gabanna stores in Italy
April 19, 2022
Lanre Da Silva Ajayi’s self-named design brand (LDA) debuted this February at the famous retail store of world design giant- Dolce & Gabbana, pieces from LDA’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection specially tagged ‘Butterfly Kisses’ can now be bought at the Dolce & Gabbana Spiga2 Concept Store located in Milan, Italy. LDA is the first African … Continue reading Lanre Da Silva Ajayi (LDA)’s ‘Butterfly Kisses’ now in Dolce & Gabanna stores in Italy
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