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  • PHCN privatization to be completed in two weeks

    The much anticipated privatization of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) should be completed within two weeks. This is the assurance of the Federal Government, as declared by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,...

    • Posted January 25, 2013
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  • NCC slashes SMS tariff to N4

    In a bid to ensure affordable services in the Telecoms Sector for about 100 million subscribers , the Nigerian Communications Commission has ordered the slashing of SMS charges in the Country. As at the moment, the Short...

    • Posted January 25, 2013
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  • NNPC pipeline explodes again at Arepo

    Just less than a week after the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) conducted repairs on a damaged pipeline in Arepo village, Ogun State owing to nefarious activities of some vandals, another explosion has hit the sensitive supply...

    • Posted January 24, 2013
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  • Egbin plant sale: BPE waits on NCP

    As the efforts towards a full commercialization of the Inconsistent Power Sector in Nigeria gets underway, the Bureau of Public Enterprises is eagerly waiting on the National Council on Privatization (NCP) to approve the sale of the...

    • Posted January 24, 2013
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  • Federal Government restates commitment to developing Nigerian Content Act

    With a determination to drive socioeconomic development in the Nation, the Federal Government has pledged to ensure that the policies in the lucrative Petroleum Sector is geared towards enhancing the capacity of Indigenous participation in the production...

    • Posted January 24, 2013
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  • Microsoft to invest in Dell buyout

    World’s leading hardware computer and software makers, Microsoft Group is considering a move to invest about $3 billion in an attempt to buy into shares and stock of the innovative and dynamic Dell technology company. Microsoft is...

    • Posted January 23, 2013
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  • International Oil Companies, FG meet over PIB

    As the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill into law draws nearer, the International Oil Companies and the Federal Government have engaged in another round of strategic meetings to gain a common ground on the framework and...

    • Posted January 23, 2013
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  • New subsidy regime terms for oil marketers released

    With a view to ensuring that 2013 marks a year of efficiency in terms of distribution and supply of petroleum products across the country, under the present subsidy regime by the Federal Government. The Petroleum Products Pricing...

    • Posted January 23, 2013
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  • Blackberry 10 licensing possible – RIM

    As the January launch of the much talked about ‘Blackberry 10’ Smartphone draws near, the makers of the popularly used product, Research in Motion are giving considerations to the idea of licensing its operating system to other...

    • Posted January 22, 2013
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  • Huawei joins race for smartphone market in Nigeria

    Chinese firm Huawei is set to join the fray, seeking to explore and make enormous gain from an emerging and soaring market for Mobile phones as it prepares to introduce a new range of Android powered Smartphones....

    • Posted January 22, 2013
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