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BUSINESS News

April 19, 2022

The Managing Director of Ecobank, Jibril Aku, will step down on December 31, 2015 according to a public announcement by the bank. Aku will be concluding his five-year tenure as managing director, as cited in the statement. He will occupy a senior role in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, the bank’s parent company, in early 2016. Prior … Continue reading Ecobank MD Set to Step Down this December

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BUSINESS Women Empowerment

April 19, 2022

The 2015 edition of the annual Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) commenced on Monday, with several women entrepreneurs from the various sectors in attendance. The two-day event was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The conference which was themed “Leadership… Step Up and Stand Out” addressed the need for … Continue reading Women Discuss Leadership and Nation Building at 2015 WIMBIZ Conference

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News

April 19, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has requested for the payment approval of fuel marketers’ N413 billion claims from the National Assembly, cites The Nation. This is deemed to be the solution to the ongoing fuel scarcity issue in Nigerian cities. According to a source from the Presidency, the appropriated sum of N140 billion for subsidy payment from the current … Continue reading Buhari Demands Approval of 413bn Subsidy Claims

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News Telecommunication

April 19, 2022

Daily Post News reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared its intention to not enforce South African telecommunications company, MTN’s imposed fine of $5.2 billion until negotiations between both parties have been finalised. This was publicly announced by MTN today, November 16, the previously stated payment deadline by the government. The company cited in a … Continue reading FG Extends MTN’s $5.2 Billion Fine

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News

April 19, 2022

The ongoing nationwide fuel scarcity could continue till December as predicted by petroleum product marketers. Punch News cites the N413 billion subsidy arrears by the Federal Government, which is still awaiting clearance at the National Assembly, as a cause provided by interviewed marketers. A delay will be caused by the perfecting of paper work at this stage, asides getting … Continue reading Current Nationwide Fuel Scarcity Predicted to Continue till December

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BUSINESS

April 19, 2022

Engr. Abdullahi Sule has been appointed as the new Acting Group Managing Director of Dangote Sugar Refinery, Ventures Africa reports. The appointment became effective on Friday, October 23, 2015, and was further communicated to the Nigerian Stock Exchange in a company notice. According to the company, the decision has been officially approved by its board. There are … Continue reading Dangote Sugar Appoints New Managing Director

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News

April 19, 2022

According to a Guardian news report, President Muhammadu Buhari has officially replaced the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr Danladi Kifasi with Mrs Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita. This comes months before Kifasi’s due retirement date in January 2016. Oyo-Ita currently serves as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. Prior … Continue reading PMB Replaces Head of Nigerian Civil Service

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News Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

1. Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the National Assembly and the Presidency have resolved to work for the country’s progress. 2. President Buhari may have ruled out a second term for the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde. 3. The Labour Party has said that President Buhari owes Nigerian youths … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

1. Senate President Bukola Saraki Wednesday received the first 21 names of nominees to make President Buhari ministerial list . 2. A mild drama played out yesterday on the floor of the Senate over the much-awaited ministerial nominees’ list. 3. There is liquidity in the banking system, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), said yesterday. 4. The Central Bank … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

1. As the nation awaits President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list, the President has said he would head the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. 2. 83 senators yesterday passed a vote of confidence on Senate President Bukola Saraki and the entire leadership of the Senate. 3. Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the screening of ministerial nominees … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

This just came in! Google has unveiled its brand new logo showcased as a doodle on its search engine’s home page. The logo maintains the same colour scheme as the previous, but appears in a thicker font called “Product Sans” which was reportedly designed by the company. This is the latest in company’s restructuring developments, … Continue reading Google Presents New Logo

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News

April 19, 2022

Congratulations to Nigerian swimmer, Damola Roberts who won gold in this year’s Special Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA. Damola’s story is a truly inspiring one. The son of two medical doctors, he was diagnosed with Down Syndrome as a little child, and this led to his mother leaving her career so she could cater … Continue reading Nigerian Wins Gold Medal in Swimming at Special Olympics

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Autos News

April 19, 2022

There has been a recent development in the Nigerian automobile industry. Honda Motor Company has announced that it is currently building cars in Nigeria by retooling part of its factory that previously made motorcycles. According to the company’s chief executive, Takahiro Hachigo, operations began this month with plans to produce 1,000 of its Accord Sedans annually … Continue reading Honda to Commence Production of Accord Sedans in Nigeria

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EDUCATION News

April 19, 2022

The University of Ibadan has emerged as the best university in Nigeria for the second time since its establishment in 1948. ThisDay News reports that this position was ranked by the  Journals Consortium on a ranking of f 1,447 higher institutions on the continent. This was based on research materials from 2010 to 2014 as … Continue reading University of Ibadan Ranked Best In Nigeria, Eighth in Africa

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Entertainment

April 19, 2022

Good news, comedy fans! NdaniTV’s set to bring you a brand new season of its hilarious hit show, Officer Titus. This will be part of the channel’s highly anticipated #NdaniSeriesLaunch. Officer Titus Season 2 will be debuted on July 13 at 12 Noon, with actor Kelechi Udegbe playing the lead role. Stay tuned for rib-cracking episodes … Continue reading NdaniTV’s Officer Titus Comedy Series Returns This July

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