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A subscriber to MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, Chidi Johnson has instituted N250million suit against the telecommunications company before a  Federal High Court in Lagos, south west Nigeria over his alleged harassment, arrest and illegal detention without a reasonable cause. Johnson is claiming the sum as damages  for the public harassment, inconvenience and loss of business he suffered as a result …

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The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) recently commissioned the Media Lounge at its headquarters in Marina, Lagos. The Lounge will serve as a meeting and bonding facility for journalists that cover the activities of the Exchange. At the commissioning were media personalities such as Mr. Qasim Olalere Akinreti, Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists, Lagos Chapter; Mrs. Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma, Vice Chairman, Capital …

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Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo is Founder and CEO of Nedcomoaks Limited, a real estate company engaged in the acquisition, development and management of properties in Nigeria A top player in affordable real estate in Nigeria, Okonkwo has featured on the November edition of Forbes Africa where he revealed that long term partnerships between private and public sector is key to improving …

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The Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Nteranya Sanginga said today that a collaboration between IITA and Sudan will put smiles on the faces of farmers in the northern African country. This was contained in an address to a presidential delegation from Sudan, that spent 5 days in Nigeria and visited IITA to familiarize, exchange …

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The Federal Government on Wednesday night said it received a combined offer of over $9.5bn for its $2.86bn Eurobond. This was contained in a statement issued by the Media Adviser to the Minister of Finance, Paul Ella Abechi. It said the bond was issued under its Global Medium Term Note Programme. The bond represents Nigeria’s sixth Eurobond issuance, following issuances …

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… Pledges To Tackle Identity Theft In a move to ensure more investors regularise their accounts thereby reducing the volume of unclaimed dividends in the Nigerian capital market, the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC has announced an extension of forebeafance on such accounts to December 31, 2019. This among others was part of the decisions reached at the end of …

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Thirteen Ijaws from within and outside Bayelsa state Saturday were conferred with various categories of awards as the Izon ladies association (ILA) marked her 41st anniversary celebrations in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital. The award recipients, comprises eight female Ijaw students who backed first class in their various institutions of studies and five Ijaw women for being excellent role models …

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By Ariwera Ibibo–Howells, Yenagoa. The Bayelsa State House of Assembly Saturday in a special sitting condemned the incessant redeployment of police commissioners posted to the state. The House in a motion moved by the chairman, House committee on security and member representing Sagbamma constituency II, Hon. Sunday Bernard Kenebai unanimously resolved that the Inspector – General of police disregard calls …

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Nigeria’s leading retail bank, Diamond Bank plc has been awarded the prestigious Women’s Market Champion honours by the Global Banking Alliance for Women. This year’s Women’s Market Champions reflect the global nature of the Global Banking Alliance for Women’s work hailing from diverse markets and regions. According to Vanessa Van Landingha, Manager, Branding and Communications Strategy, Global Banking Alliance for Women (GBA), Diamond Bank was …

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Photo Caption: Students of Aduvie International School, Abuja Showcasing their Art Exhibition to Commemorate Universal Children’s Day Celebration in Abuja yesterday Advertisement

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