Day: February 24, 2017

Ban BBNaija now to save Nigerian youths, culture, lawmaker, Nigerians tell NBC

• Technology & Innovation

Ban BBNaija now to save Nigerian youths, culture, lawmaker, Nigerians tell NBC

Business Hilights February 24, 2017

Even before a Lagos lawmaker, Mr.  Segun Olulade on Thursday called on the Minister of Information and...

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MTN pays NCC courtesy visit, expresses confidence in Nigerian economy

• Technology & Innovation

MTN pays NCC courtesy visit, expresses confidence in Nigerian economy

Business Hilights February 24, 2017

Not minding the grim challenges arising from the N330b fine imposed on it by telecommunication regulator, Nigerian...

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NBC set to sanction broadcast operators owing license fees from March

• Technology & Innovation

NBC set to sanction broadcast operators owing license fees from March

Business Hilights February 24, 2017

The Director General of National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mallam Is’haq Modibbo Kawu has given a clear indication...

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New CBN forex policy spurring naira to recovery as access in banks stabilize

• Banking & Fintech

New CBN forex policy spurring naira to recovery as access in banks stabilize

Business Hilights February 24, 2017

Few days after the National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo mandated the...

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Airtel offers relief to abused children in Touching Lives Episode 2

• Technology & Innovation

Airtel offers relief to abused children in Touching Lives Episode 2

Business Hilights February 24, 2017

Airtel, through its Touching Lives philanthropic programme, has come to the aid of a struggling non-governmental organisation,...

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Raise gas flare penalty from N10 per 1,000 scf to N50 to tame flares—Expert

• Banking & Fintech

Raise gas flare penalty from N10 per 1,000 scf to N50 to tame flares—Expert

Business Hilights February 24, 2017

Oil and gas expert, Dr. Kinsley Ujunwa has called on the federal government to raise the current...

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Cargo throughput gradually peaking up at ports, after ban on car imports from borders

• Banking & Fintech

Cargo throughput gradually peaking up at ports, after ban on car imports from borders

Business Hilights February 24, 2017

Emerging developments around the Apapa and Tincan island ports of Lagos have shown appreciable arrival of vessels...

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India now highest buyer of Nigerian crude oil with 127.1mb in 11 months

• Energy

India now highest buyer of Nigerian crude oil with 127.1mb in 11 months

Business Hilights February 24, 2017

Latest figures from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have shown that India topped the chat of...

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AEEPM warns DPR over disposal of 1.5m contaminated Off-Spec petroleum products

• Energy

AEEPM warns DPR over disposal of 1.5m contaminated Off-Spec petroleum products

Business Hilights February 24, 2017

Leading environment-concerned non-governmental organization (NGO), the Africa Environmental & Economic Peace Mission (AEEPM) has called on the...

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S/Africa: Renewables energy programme boosts investment in the short term

• Energy

S/Africa: Renewables energy programme boosts investment in the short term

Business Hilights February 24, 2017

The Finance minister of South Africa, Pravin Gordhan Wednesday delivered his yearly budget speech from Parliament, in...

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