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Month: June 2021

Gree AC unveils Nollywood star, Stephanie Linus as Brand Ambassador

Choice International Group (CIG), manufacturers of Gree Air conditioner and a leading home appliances brand has introduced Stephanie Linus as its brand ambassador in Nigeria The event was graced by investors and the brand’s business partners from Nigeria and China,…

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MTN gets highest rating by CGR

We are pleased to announce that Global Credit Ratings (GCR) has upgraded the national scale long-term issuer rating of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) to AAA and affirmed the national scale short-term rating of A1+, with a stable outlook….

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Danbatta sets up Committee on Spectrum Auction for 5G Deployment

Following the Senate investigative hearing which gave the Fifth Generation (5G) technology a clean bill of health, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken a major proactive regulatory step by inaugurating a committee to develop the Information Memorandum (IM) for…

Dangote, Glo, Zenith, BUA, Konga, UBA, others. can defend Nigeria

By Umar H. Farouk A popular philanthropist and business icon was once quoted as saying that when entrepreneurs from Nigeria die, they will be ushered into heaven by God because they cannot suffer twice. The statement above, although capable of…

UN Lauds Nigeria’s Role in Securing Gulf of Guinea

The United Nations (UN) has commended Nigeria for playing a leading role in efforts to secure the Gulf of Guinea, saying it will continue to support the country and the region. Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Kitack…

NPA Moves To Improve Transit Time, Security On TinCan Port Corridor

Acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko on Thursday led senior officials of the Authority on a spot assessment visit to the TinCan Island Port Complex with a view to resolve all impediments to the smooth…

NPA joint venture gets first female ASD Tugboat captain

The acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-koko has restated that the Authority will continue to empower and provide opportunities for women in the maritime industry, while taking deliberate steps to nurture young women maritime professionals….

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Airtel Partners AXA Mansard to Unveil Mobile Health Insurance via USSD

Customers Can Now dial *987*7# to Enroll for Health Insurance Scheme Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria and leading service provider in the healthcare sector, AXA Mansard, have announced a strategic partnership to deepen access, participation and enrolment in health…

NIMASA begins campaign to end war risk insurance on Nigerian bound cargoes.

Amidst the falling piracy incidence in the Nigerian waters and the Gulf of Guinea since February when the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) deployed the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure popularly known as the Deep Blue…

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COVID-19 deepens Digital Technology Adaptation – NITDA

The outbreak of COVID 19 has been described as one pandemic that has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies in all sphere of life.The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, Mallam KashifuInuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, has said. The DG who…