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News

April 19, 2022

For almost a 100 years, Union Bank has been there helping businesses and families grow. A lot has been happening at Union Bank recently as the bank is hard at work to deliver its transformation to a Simpler, Smarter Bank. The Bank released a brand new television commercial last week  to remind customers and the … Continue reading Union Bank Debuts New Television Commercial

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Entertainment News

April 19, 2022

Comedian and actor, Ayo Makun (a.k.a AY) is officially the latest celebrity to join the list of high profile Glo Ambassadors, just a day after the Mavins endorsement deal was announced. According to Fuse, he announced this great news on June 3, 2015 (today) via his Instagram page. Congratulations to AY! Featured photo credit: Segun … Continue reading AY Signs Glo Ambassador Deal

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News

April 19, 2022

1. India has said it is committed to boosting the capacity of Nigeria’s oil refineries through technical support. 2. The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, NIPC has put strategies in place to enable the current government achieve economic diversification. 3. Jega has bowed out as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission after completing his tenure. 4. … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

American Ambassador to Nigeria, James F Entwistle paid a courtesy visit to Senate President. Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki earlier today:    

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Events News

April 19, 2022

You can now watch live Nigerian events from the comfort of your home or office with this great innovation. On June 17, 2015, entertainment platform, Hip TV publicly launched its new high tech real time TV website, #RealTime, and equipment to facilitate its operations. Dr Sid, Korede Bello, M.I., Jimmy Jatt, as well as business … Continue reading Hip TV Debuts RealTime TV Platform

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News

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has said he is only on loan to the Federal Government because he is still a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).Osinbajo made this disclosure on Tuesday at the Special Welcome and Thanksgiving Service organized for him and his wife at the RCCG regional headquarters … Continue reading I’m Still a RCCG Pastor, Says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

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News

April 19, 2022

According to BBC News, a spokesperson of President Buhari cited that G7 leaders have given Nigeria “unconditional support” in its fight against Boko Haram. The Group of 7 (G7) consists of seven major advanced economies including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, which primarily meet to discuss economic issues. Topics on … Continue reading G7 Leaders Offer Nigeria Unconditional Support

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News

April 19, 2022

1. Bank of Industry (BOI) has released five digital applications to empower over 2,500 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) 2. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) reports Nigeria is now an investment hotspot for some of the world’s largest brands. 3. The Senate has approved the request of President Buhari for the appointment of 15 special advisers. 4. Major … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigerian wrestlers put in a great performance in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman style at the just concluded African Championships in Cairo, Egypt to finish with a total haul of 8 medals. In the Freestyle, Blessing Okorodudu (63kg) won her fifth straight African gold medal. Her efforts were matched by Odunayo Adekuoroye, a 2014 Commonwealth Games … Continue reading Nigerian Wrestlers Excel in Cairo

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BUSINESS ECONOMY Energy News

April 19, 2022

1. President  Buhari and outgoing National Security Adviser Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) met to discuss  security issues and the Boko Haram insurgency.  2. The new African Development Bank (AfDB) President and former Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Akinwunmi Adesina has vowed to eradicate poverty in Africa. 3. The National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has granted approval to a … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

1. As part of efforts to promote home ownership through the National Housing Fund (NHF) the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN)  has promised to  deliver 500 housing units to Abia State civil servants within six months. 2. Mansard Insurance Plc is funding Post Graduate Training Programme in General Urology at the University Teaching Hospital (UCH) … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

1. The Nigeria Football Federation has been said to be planning a two year contract with Stephen Keshi. The contract is programmed to end with the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. 2. In continuation of its renewed drive to boost the nation’s manufacturing sector, the Bank of Industry (BoI) has disbursed N57.24 million to 13 … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

1. Barclays Africa Group Limited’s corporate and investment banking unit has approached the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for approval to convert its representative office in Lagos to a full-fledged banking business. 2. The Irish High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Sean Hoy has called on the Nigerian government to use agriculture to boost the country’s … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

1. President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday  launched the Youth Entrepreneurship Strategy (YES). He equally launched an online portal to serve as a common platform for all of the Federal Government’s diverse youth training entrepreneurship interventions. 2. Sterling Bank Plc has opened a branch in Shagamu, Ogun State. The new branch is located on Akarigbo Road, the … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

1. Four African countries-Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Tanzania – are to benefit from the $3.3 million grant provided by Bill and Melinda Gates (BMGF) and the German Development Cooperation (BMZ), under their Competitive African Rice Initiative (CARI) project. 2. In a deliberate effort to get Nigerian school children to embrace trends in science and … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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