Archives Tag: Nigerian News

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April 19, 2022

1. Heritage Bank Limited has launched an initiative to empower the entire school community through a product tagged ‘SkoolBank’. According to the bank, the initiative is part of its vision to transform the education landscape of the nation and prepare a generation that is well armed to meet the highly technical challenges of the next … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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April 19, 2022

1. Mobile Software Solutions limited, a Nigerian solution with a focus on e-health was celebrated with an award for the Best African Mobile Solutions in mobile content, Health, Entertainment/Lifestyle category of the 2014 World Summit Awards. 2. KIA Motors Nigeria has announced a new partnership with Mitob Motors Limited to help bring the brand closer to people in … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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April 19, 2022

  1. It has recently been announced that the Federal Government plans to spend N1.221.4trillion to subsidise the importation of premium motor spirit (PMS) or petrol and dual purpose kerosene (DPK) or kerosene next year. A total of N971.4billion is being proposed as subsidy on PMS while N250 billion would be spent as subsidy on DPK. 2.The Director … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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BUSINESS TECH

April 19, 2022

The agreement for African investor networks to join forces for a Pan-African business network solution was reached during the investor summit hosted by venture capital community VC4Africa at the event, with local and international investors present including angel investors, impact investors, venture capital funds and corporate venture capital actors. “Going into the third year of DEMO … Continue reading African Investor Networks Team up for a Pan-African Business Network Solution

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April 19, 2022

  1.The Federal Government has awarded a N1.1 billion contract for the design and manufacturing of two diesel locomotives for the Nigeria Railway Corporation. After the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, the Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar, said the locomotives would have built-in power packs and would run on 1435 mm standard gauge. … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

  1 . FirstBank has recently announced the launch of FBN Bank Ghana, following the agreement reached by First Bank of Nigeria Limited and International Commercial Bank Financial Group Holdings Ag (ICBFGH) for the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity interest in ICB Ghana. 2. The Lagos State Government has unveiled an action plan, which … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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BUSINESS Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

1. Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Emir of Kano State, Mallam Muhammad Sanusi II and other Northern leaders, gathered at the government house in Kano to unveil the state’s e-Commerce project, which marked a turning point in the history of commerce in Kano State and the Northern region. 2. The Director General, Bureau of … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

  1. The World Bank has revealed that irrespective of falling short of projected global growth, and stable or declining commodity prices, African economies, including Nigeria’s, have continued to expand at a moderately rapid pace, with regional gross domestic product (GDP) projected to strengthen to 5.2 per cent yearly between 2015 and 2016 from 4.6 per cent … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

  1. The World Bank’s Doing Business in Nigeria 2014 Report has revealed that Nigeria has recorded significant improvements in its Doing Business Index within the last four years. This year’s report is the third in a series of reports analysing business regulations across Nigeria. 2. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

1.The federal government is currently constructing about 118 power projects as pragmatic steps towards tackling the low electricity generation in the country. The 118 power projects spread across the country, are at different stages of completion. Chairman of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr. Sam Amadi disclosed this at a monthly breakfast meeting organised by Nigerian-British … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

1. The trade volume between Nigeria and China has risen to $11.76 billion by the end of the third quarter of 2014, reflecting a 39.4 percent increase. Meanwhile, the bilateral relations between both countries continues to rise in various sectors especially trade, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, telecommunication, electric power, railway, aerospace, financing, science, technology and culture. 2. … Continue reading Nigeria Today: 10 Top News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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April 19, 2022

1.The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $500 million International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) credit to increase access to finance for Micro, Small and Medium scale Enterprises (MSMEs).  In a statement from the bank’s country office in Abuja Nigeria, the Country Director, Marie Francoise Marie-Nelly, explained that the fund is meant … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

  1.The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 54th Independence anniversary celebration.  A statement from the Ministry of Interior, signed by the Permanent Secretary, A.G. Magaji, said the minister, Mr. Patrick Abba Moro, who made the declaration, “congratulated all Nigerians and urged them to build a more united and … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

  1.The French Agency for Development (AFD), a public development finance institution, has said it recently approved €400 million as grant to finance transport and energy projects in Nigeria. This was stated by the Country Director, AFD, Mr. Hubert Dognin at the European Union (EU)- Nigeria business forum held in Lagos. 2.It has been reported … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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News

April 19, 2022

  1. Ecobank has begun its rapid transfer ‘Back to School’ campaign to enable parents and guardians pay their children and wards’ school fees in an easy, fast and convenient manner while being rewarded. The Ecobank rapid transfer product is an innovative money transfer service available within Nigeria and countries in Africa where Ecobank has presence. The … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

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