Day: March 21, 2017

Bank of Industry working on raising loan facilities to MSMEs to drive sector on recession

• Banking & Fintech

Bank of Industry working on raising loan facilities to MSMEs to drive sector on recession

Business Hilights March 21, 2017

As a way of deepening the activities of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) who analysts say...

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Entries for $2m LafargeHolcim Awards for sustainable construction ends today, Tuesday

• Investment & Opportunities

Entries for $2m LafargeHolcim Awards for sustainable construction ends today, Tuesday

Business Hilights March 21, 2017

After about nine months of entries, the $2m LafargeHolcim Awards for sustainable construction competition closes midnight today,...

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Climate change’ll cause excruciating heat stress in Nigeria this year—NiMet

• Investment & Opportunities

Climate change’ll cause excruciating heat stress in Nigeria this year—NiMet

Business Hilights March 21, 2017

Indication has emerged that going by the new weather forecast figures released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency...

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NEPC, Japan partner on packaging Nigeria’s agric produce for export

• Investment & Opportunities

NEPC, Japan partner on packaging Nigeria’s agric produce for export

Business Hilights March 21, 2017

Indications are beginning to emerge that very soon, the European Community (EC) may lift the prevailing ban...

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Expert hails Ogun State over plans to sanction firms operating without approved EIA

• Investment & Opportunities

Expert hails Ogun State over plans to sanction firms operating without approved EIA

Business Hilights March 21, 2017

Head of Research at Africa Environmental & Economic Peace Mission (AEEPM), Dr. Chinedu Ntigbu has welcomed the...

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FG finally assures on real takeoff of Maritime University in Delta State this year

• Energy

FG finally assures on real takeoff of Maritime University in Delta State this year

Business Hilights March 21, 2017

As a way of consolidating the apparent peace in oil communities which has recently translated to increased...

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To tame adulteration, Akwa Ibom develops database for Kerosene dealers

• Energy

To tame adulteration, Akwa Ibom develops database for Kerosene dealers

Business Hilights March 21, 2017

In order trace sources of adulterated kerosene in the state The Akwa Ibom Petroleum Products Monitoring Committee...

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Promasidor seeks synergy between corporate citizenship, environment, government

• Energy

Promasidor seeks synergy between corporate citizenship, environment, government

Business Hilights March 21, 2017

Leading Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) producer, Promasidor Nigeria Limited has called for working synergy between industrial...

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ICT has all it takes to push SMEs contribution to GDP above 1%, says Minister

• Entrepreneurship & SMEs

ICT has all it takes to push SMEs contribution to GDP above 1%, says Minister

Business Hilights March 21, 2017

The Minister of Communications, Alhaji Adebayo Shittu has identified proper development and deployment of Information Communication Technology...

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Fears as regional competitors’ target 100% cargo traffic in W/Central Africa

• Transport

Fears as regional competitors’ target 100% cargo traffic in W/Central Africa

Business Hilights March 21, 2017

Leading shipping analyst and President of National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA), Mr....

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