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Month: March 2017

NiRA to hold AGM, new elections in April

The .ng registry, the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has concluded plans to hold its 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, 28th April 2017. At the meeting, the board will receive the Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for…

SMEs

FCMB deepens services to SMEs, seals FG’s social intervention scheme in Jigawa

The ongoing window opened by First City Monument Bank (FCMB) for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has raised the visibility of the banks as more states are cashing on the scheme for their citizens. Only recently, the bank has signed…

Why Edo was privileged to access World Bank loan in Africa – Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has explained the reason behind a hitch-free access of World Bank facility in a record time, saying the state’s outstanding profile of debt structure in Nigeria did the magic after all. While chiding the…

Relying on results, PMB directs Osinbajo to drive delegation on Niger Delta crisis

First presidential action since his resumption Monday has been performed by President Muhammadu Buhari as he has directed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to head the special presidential delegation. Analysts say the directive may have stemmed from the unprecedented achievements Osinbajo…

Energy

Etisalat bags ISO 14001:2004 EMS certification

As a proof of its commitment to excellence and global best practices, Etisalat, has been awarded the prestigious ISO 14001:2004 EMS international standards certification. The certification makes Etisalat the first telecommunication company in Nigeria to successfully implement the ISO 14001:2004…

BBNaija interaction
ICT

Exclusive: Everything interaction in BBNaija is Nigerian—Multichoice

Considering the observed rancor and disaffection that have been trailing some displays in the current season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), which recently spurred calls by many Nigerians including a Lagos State lawmaker for the federal government to ban the…

Gbenga Adebayo
ICT

Telecoms equipment fall into plants/machinery category of CBN forex window— ALTON

After long period of failed efforts to get forex for the purchase critical telecoms equipment, indications have emerged that part of the reasons why Quality of Service (QoS) has continued to be on the downward trend. Accordingly, leading umbrella body…

Nokia 3310
ICT

Nokia’s 3310 celebrated comeback rubbished by Android craze in Nigeria—BH Survey

Contrary to earlier speculations that several Nigerians were excited about the recent announcement of the release of a revamped version of the popular Nokia 3310, opinion poll by Business Hilights research team has shown that majority of Nigerians preferred Android…