Archives Tag: Nigeria

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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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ECONOMY Energy News TECH

April 19, 2022

The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) has partnered with GE Africa to launch the Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge, a three-year, $2 million challenge that will award 20 or more grants of up to $100,000 each to African companies and organizations providing off-grid solutions that deploy renewable resources and power economic activities. This is funded … Continue reading Grid Energy Challenge Launched in Nigeria

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Entertainment Media News Stuff

April 19, 2022

China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO) has signed an agreement with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to provide Nigeria with Chinese documentaries and other TV programs for free. Li Wufeng, Vice Minister of the SCIO, and Mayaki B. Musa, director general of the NTA, were present for the signing of the agreement on Sept. 17. … Continue reading China to Provide Free TV Programs to Nigeria

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Health News Travel

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, has said that Government will start issuing new International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis from October, and will be a more secured version. He said this at the launch of the new “Yellow Card” certificate in Abuja. He said, “It was agreed at the meeting that the Federal … Continue reading FG To Issue New Yellow Fever Certificates

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Autos BUSINESS ECONOMY News Transport

April 19, 2022

Honda International has announced the establishment of Honda Automobile Western Africa Ltd. (HAWA), a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary for the import and sales of automobiles and automobile parts in Nigeria. It is the second local automobile subsidiary established by Honda in the African continent following South Africa. The centre, according to Honda, “Will import City from … Continue reading Honda Establishes Automobile Plant in Nigeria

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