Archives Tag: Nigeria
First Bank of Nigeria Acquires Commercial Bank in Ghana
April 19, 2022
First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) has received approval from The Bank of Ghana (BOG) for acquisition of Ghana’s International Commercial Bank (ICB), with subsidiaries in Gambia, Guinea, Senegal and Sierra-Leone. The BOG disclosed that the terms of the approval required the FBN to offload at least 40% of the shares to Ghanaians through private placement … Continue reading First Bank of Nigeria Acquires Commercial Bank in Ghana
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The White House: President Obama’s Meeting with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan
April 19, 2022
U.S. President Obama met President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday in New York. The presidents reaffirmed their commitment to fighting terrorism, including the importance of bringing the insurgency in northern Nigeria to an end. The President underscored the importance of combating terrorism via a comprehensive approach that creates economic opportunity and ensures that human rights are … Continue reading The White House: President Obama’s Meeting with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan
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Reduction in New HIV Cases – UNAIDS
April 19, 2022
A new report from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) shows dramatic reduction in new HIV infections among adults and children – estimated at 2.3 million in 2012, a 33 percent reduction since 2001. New HIV infections among children have been reduced to 260, 000 in 2012, a reduction of 52 percent since … Continue reading Reduction in New HIV Cases – UNAIDS
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Nigerian Climate Change Activists Plan ‘Walk to Mali’ Trek
April 19, 2022
Climate change activists in Nigeria are planning a 12-man walk from Abuja through Niger, Mali, the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo and Benin to Lagos. Organisers say they intend to use the walk to raise awareness, on climate change effects involving a 3,400km trek from Nigeria to Mali. The program director of ‘Walk to Mali’ Oludotun … Continue reading Nigerian Climate Change Activists Plan ‘Walk to Mali’ Trek
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Mobile Payment in Nigeria Growing – CBN
April 19, 2022
The Director of Banking and Payment System Department, of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Dipo Fatokun, has said that mobile payment is gaining a lot of grounds in Nigeria, and that the policy is being taken beyond cash-in-cash-out remittances and top up. He made this disclosure at a conference in Lagos organised by Leeds … Continue reading Mobile Payment in Nigeria Growing – CBN
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Indian Chamber of Commerce Organizes Healthcare Event in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
In a move to strengthen the partnership between India and Nigeria in the healthcare sector, the Indian High commission to Nigeria, in association with the Ministry of Tourism and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is organising a four-day healthcare event in Nigeria. The event, according to the Director, Hospital Assist Nigeria … Continue reading Indian Chamber of Commerce Organizes Healthcare Event in Nigeria
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Nigeria, France Bilateral Trade Hits N1 Trillion
April 19, 2022
Trade volume between Nigeria and France have hit N1 trillion, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, has said. He made this known last week during the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises development Memorandum of Understanding agreement signing ceremony in Abuja. The French Minister of Foreign Trade, Mrs. Nicole Bricq was also … Continue reading Nigeria, France Bilateral Trade Hits N1 Trillion
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Unity Cup Football Competition Kicks Off in October
April 19, 2022
The National Project Director of Unity Cup football competition, Moses Ebahor, has announced that the event will be launched 3rd October, 2013 in Abuja, with an unveiling and fund raising ceremony. Then the games will begin 10th October from selected zones across the country. Ebahor said, “The project was conceived to help unite Nigerian youths … Continue reading Unity Cup Football Competition Kicks Off in October
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World Cup Playoff: Coach Keshi Announces Super Eagles Squad for Ethiopia
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has announced his squad for the World Cup playoff against Ethiopia slated for October. The game, the first of two legs, will be played in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on October 12. Familiar faces like John Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Vincent Enyeama and Godffrey Oboabona are in the squad. THE FULL … Continue reading World Cup Playoff: Coach Keshi Announces Super Eagles Squad for Ethiopia
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Nigeria Strengthen Ties with Belarus
April 19, 2022
Nigeria wants to advance cooperation with Belarus in international organizations. The statement was made by Permanent Secretary of the Foreign Ministry Martin Uhomoibhi as he met with Ambassador of Belarus to Nigeria Vyacheslav Beskosty. Martin Uhomoibhi said, described how fast the bilateral political and economic contacts have advanced and expressed interest of the Nigerian Foreign … Continue reading Nigeria Strengthen Ties with Belarus
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Newgen Implements eGov Suite for Cabinet Secretariat
April 19, 2022
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), has implemented an e-Gov suite made by Newgen Software, a global provider of Business Process Management, Enterprise Content Management, and Customer Communication Management solutions. The implementation was part of Galaxy Backbone’s “1-Gov.net” initiative to build a common Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platform … Continue reading Newgen Implements eGov Suite for Cabinet Secretariat
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African Development Bank to Fund Urban Mobility in Abuja
April 19, 2022
African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will leverage funding from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) to funds a project on Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system in Abuja. “The project,” according to the Group, “Will contribute towards developing good quality public transport system in the city. Not only will this reduce reliance on cars, but will also … Continue reading African Development Bank to Fund Urban Mobility in Abuja
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World Bank Gives Nigeria $200m Grant To Generate Employment
April 19, 2022
The World Bank has given Nigeria a grant of $200 million for employment generation. According to Gombe State Governor, Mr. Ibrahim Dankwambo, “The grant was meant to support current schemes to boost the employment generation among young people.” “The grant is also meant to uplift the quality of education and boost food production in Nigeria, … Continue reading World Bank Gives Nigeria $200m Grant To Generate Employment
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Blog of the Week: Helping the Family
April 19, 2022
If there’s anything that a parent is only too aware of, it’s the fact that children grow up quickly. Indeed it appears that one minute you’re changing their diapers and bottle-feeding them, and the next they’re insisting on the key to their room and asking permission to date. How does one do a good job … Continue reading Blog of the Week: Helping the Family
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Nigerians are Still Eligible for US Immigrant Visa – Consul-General
April 19, 2022
Consul-General, United States Consulate in Lagos, Jeffrey Hawkins has said that Nigerians are still eligible for Immigrant Visa to the United States, but have no longer qualify for the Diversity Visa program – known as Visa Lottery – after more than 50,000 Nigerians have immigrated to the United States in the last five years. Hawkins … Continue reading Nigerians are Still Eligible for US Immigrant Visa – Consul-General
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