Archives Tag: Nigeria

News Transport

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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ECONOMY News Stuff

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 FAMILY Relationships Reviews

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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News Travel

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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BUSINESS Housing News Real Estate Tourism 6 more...

April 19, 2022

Transcorp Hilton Hotel, popular in Abuja and managed by Hilton Group and Transcorp Plc. has announced it will open an hotel, in Lagos. At a management contract between Transcorp Plc and Hilton Group in Lagos, the organizations, it was disclosed that the facility will be a full service 350-room hotel to be located on Glover … Continue reading Transcorp Hilton Hotel Comes To Lagos

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CAREER Events

April 19, 2022

90 Minutes Speaker Series Ken Igbokwe, Country Senior Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria will speak at this edition of 90 Minutes Speaker Series. In 2013, when the $1 billion PwC Africa business was restructured, Ken was selected as Regional Senior Partner to lead the West Africa region comprising Nigeria, Ghana and Angola; a role he … Continue reading Events This Weekend, September 20th – 22nd

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News TECH

April 19, 2022

The CEO of Oxygen Broadband Networks, Wande Adalemo, has announced that the company has launched free Wi-Fi internet access at outlets of Chicken Republic across Nigeria, starting with ten outlets in Lagos. He made this known during his presentation at the NigeriaCom conference, while speaking on “The status of LTE and Wi-Fi – How will … Continue reading Oxygen Offers Free Wi-Fi at Chicken Republic Restaurants

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E-Commerce News TECH

April 19, 2022

Dolphin Telecoms, a global communications carrier and operator of the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable system in West Africa, has announced that it would land the $700 million submarine cable in Nigeria in the fourth quarter of this year. The company made this known on the second day of the NigeriaCom conference and … Continue reading Dolphin Telecoms Brings $700m Submarine Cable to Nigeria

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BUSINESS Food News

April 19, 2022

Famous Brands, South Africa, has acquired a 49 percent stake in UAC Restaurants Limited (UACR), a subsidiary of UAC of Nigeria PLC (UAC), the company has announced. The deal, which is effective from 1st October 2013, will give Famous Brands the 165 UACR franchised restaurants across Nigeria with 57 in Lagos and 14 in Abuja. … Continue reading Famous Brands South Africa Acquires 49 percent Stake in Mr. Bigg’s

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News Transport

April 19, 2022

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, has inaugurated a new Management Board for the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), to oversee its affairs. The new board includes Felix Chukwu – Chairman, Jackie Umoru, Ahamadu Inuwa Gambo, Dr. Aminu Bello, and Osita Chidoka – Corps Marshall. Anyim said, “This appointment is … Continue reading FRSC Gets New Management Board

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ECONOMY Energy News

April 19, 2022

Senior executives from four leading power distribution companies in Nigeria – Abuja, Benin, Eko, and Ikeja – with a combined procurement budget of over $800 million, will participate in a Reverse Trade Mission (RTM) to the United States from October 15 – 25, 2013, sponsored by the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). This, … Continue reading Electricity: USTDA Sponsors Nigerian Executives on Reverse Trade Mission

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Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Emeka Okafor, Washington Wizards Centre and University of Connecticut alumnus, is out indefinitely from the team roster after being diagnosed with a herniated C4 cervical disc. A statement from the 6’10 big man reflected a mood of devastation, noting that his preparation for the new season which opens October 29, 2013 is now futile. “I … Continue reading Emeka Okafor Out Indefinitely with Neck Injury

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Entertainment SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The draws for the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be hosted by South Africa was held yesterday. The tournament is strictly for all the home-based players in the local leagues around the African continent. The home-based Super Eagles, who will be making their debut at the tournament, have been grouped alongside hosts, South Africa, … Continue reading 2014 African Nations Championship Fixtures

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Blog of the Week News Research

April 19, 2022

A recent poll released by NOIPolls has shown that about 8 in 10 Nigerians are in support of a new identification (ID) card scheme. Of those polled in the research, 60 percent implied that the ID cards will serve as a means of identification and proof of citizenship. The results also revealed that about 58% of … Continue reading 8 in 10 Nigerians Support New National ID Card Scheme

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Entertainment Events Fashion

April 19, 2022

The second edition of the Ikeja Mall Music and Fashion Show held at the Ikeja Mall on Friday, 13th of September. The event began at 5pm and by this time, the sitting area was packed, the runway and lights were set up, and the models were ready to go. The show kicked off with a … Continue reading Ikeja City Mall Thrills Shoppers with Music and Fashion Show

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