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Month: January 2017

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More than one month after Abuja DSO, many confused in activating their STBs

Indications are unfortunately beginning to emerge that Nigeria may not meet up the June 17, 2017 if things are not sorted out and rectified as soon as possible. Pilot reconnaissance survey carried out by Abuja Bureau team of Business Hilights…

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Lagos unveils online interactive for Lagosians to tract govt schemes

The Lagos State Government has launched a mobile App, Citizens Gate under the Citizens Relations Management (CRM) initiative to enable residents make enquiry and suggestions on government services and getting faster responses. The platform is designed to facilitate interaction and…

NCC Ojobo
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NCC’s Ojobo bags Authority Newspaper’s image maker of the year 2016

Considering his expertise and diligent performance in ordering the public affairs of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Tony Ojobo has been given the most outstanding Public Affairs Spokesperson of the year 2016 by the…

ICT

MainOne plans big for Nerds Unite 2017 in Lagos

Nerds Unite, MainOne’s premier event where new industry trends and developments are shared with IT managers and professionals in Nigeria is set to take place In a statement, MainOne said “In the course of the one-day programme, influencers, decision makers…

UBA loses Aigbe to Fidelity Bank, named head of brand, communications

Fidelity Bank Plc has retooled its brand and communications division as it appoints Mr. Charles Aigbe as divisional head, brand and communications. Before his appointment, Aigbe was divisional head, marketing and corporate relations, at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Chief…

MAN working with Ministry for passage of local content bill at NASS

To drive local patronage, expansion of production scale, the President of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dr.  Frank Udemba Jacob has disclosed that his group is seriously working with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to make a Local…

How Adeosun’s frustration compelled Wike to seek copters handover to NAF–Findings

More indications have emerged on the true circumstances surrounding the two armoured helicopters, which the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) claimed impounded at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos and handed over to Nigerian Air Force weekend. Contrary to reports that…

S/East traders seek equitable distribution of rail lines, propose Ontisha-Aba link

To balance the observed distribution of new railway lines linking strategic cities in major tribes across Nigeria, a group, South East Concerned Traders for Regional Equity (SECTRE) has called on the federal government to construct a new rail line that…

Banking/Investments

Lafarge Africa encourages Nigerians to enter for $2m LafargeHolcim 2017 awards

The management of Lafarge Africa Plc., has called on Nigerian professionals to key into the ongoing entries for LafargeHolcim Award 2017 which opened since July last year. Entries will close on March 21, 2017. Addressing journalists during a press conference…

CBN battling forex cabal currently pushing FG to reverse forex policy —CBN

After months of quietness, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has opened up on what it has been passing through since it introduced the latest forex policy, saying a cabal made up of highly placed Nigerians are seriously funding moves…