All posts by Ifreke Inyang

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  CBN lists guidelines for mortgage refinance firms

  Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has paved the way for full take off of mortgage refinancing in the country with the release of regulatory and supervisory guidelines for the operations of a Mortgage Refinance company. The apex...

  • Posted February 11, 2014
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  Nigerian to head New York City Housing Authority

  The Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, has announced the appointment of a Nigerian, Ms Shola Olatoye, as the new Chairman of the New York City Housing Authority. A local media announcement on Monday, stated...

  • Posted February 11, 2014
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  NCC encourages telecom operators to explore ITU opportunities

  The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) on Monday advised telecommunication operators in the country to partner with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to seek ways to improve technology in the industry. Mr Tony Ojobo, the NCC spokesman gave...

  • Posted February 11, 2014
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  Forex Utilisation at Sectoral Levels Drops to $14.64bn

  Amidst the growing anxiety over the dormancy of the nation’s foreign reserves, there are indications that the various sectors of the economy might have scaled down their foreign exchange demand, especially in the third quarter of last...

  • Posted February 10, 2014
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  Samsung seeks government, stakeholder’s support in digital village project

  To deliver better education opportunities, greater medical access and improved economic life for people across Africa, Samsung Electronics is seeking the support of government and other stakeholders to deliver the potential of digital village project. With some...

  • Posted February 10, 2014
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  Nigeria produces 420,000 metric tonnes of fish – CAFAN

  The Catfish Association of Nigeria (CAFAN) on Sunday said that Nigeria produced 420,000 metric tonnes of fish after aquaculture was included in the Growth Enhancement Support (GES) scheme. The National President of CAFAN, Chief Tayo Akingbolagun, told...

  • Posted February 10, 2014
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  World Bank to disburse $159.5m for growth, employment

  The World Bank would disburse $159.5 million (about N25.679bn) on growth and employment project in Nigeria before the end of 2017. Notice of the disbursement is contained in a World Bank report titled “Fostering Transformational Development. The bank said the project...

  • Posted February 10, 2014
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  FG to earn N2.7tn from oil blocks

  Proceeds from the sale of oil blocks in the country are expected to hit $16.5bn (N2.7tn) by December as the International Oil Companies continue to divest their stakes of shallow water assets. Already, Shell, Chevron, Total and...

  • Posted February 10, 2014
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  Don’t allow Tinapa to die — Customs boss

  The Nigeria Customs Service has appealed to the relevant government agencies to ensure that the vision of the Tinapa Business Resort is not allowed to die. The Comptroller of the Cross River State Command of the NCS,...

  • Posted February 10, 2014
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  14 northern states to meet over oil exploration

  Gov. Babangida Aliyu of Niger would on Monday declare open the meeting of Association of Petroleum Inland Basin States of Northern Nigeria in Minna. This is contained in a statement signed by Danladi Ndayebo, Press Secretary to...

  • Posted February 10, 2014
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