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  • We have not suspended work on second Niger Bridge – Minister

    Minister of Environment, Mrs. Laurentia Mallam, yesterday said contrary to speculations and media reports, her ministry had not stopped work on the ongoing construction of the second Niger Bridge. Media reports had earlier quoted the minister as...

    • Posted April 30, 2014
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  • NHIS, MTN, others develop mobile health insurance

    The Nigerian National Health Insurance Scheme, MTN Nigeria and Salt & Einstein MTS, a mobile insurance services aggregator, have developed a mobile-based universal health insurance service known as Y’ello Health. A joint statement by the firm on...

    • Posted April 30, 2014
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  • Vodacom, NCC get BoICT recognision

    Vodacom Business Nigeria’s contribution to business connection and enablement in Nigeria has been recognised at the Beacon of ICT Awards in Lagos. Vodacom emerged winners in enterprise solutions provider of the year and the cloud service provider...

    • Posted April 30, 2014
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  • Monetary policy limiting bank loans – Otti

    The Group Managing Director, Diamond Bank Plc, Dr. Alex Otti, says the Central Bank of Nigeria’s monetary policy is currently “very tight” and is limiting banks capacity to give out more loans. Specifically, he said with CBN’s...

    • Posted April 30, 2014
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  • Nokia names CEO, restores profitability after Microsoft deal

    Nokia announced Tuesday that the former head of Solutions and Networks (NSN), Rajeev Suri, will take over the helm at the Finnish telecommunications giant. The announcement came just days after Nokia completed the sale of its devices...

    • Posted April 30, 2014
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  • Due process: Jonathan approves debarment of fraudulent, unregistered contractors

    President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the debarment of contractors, consultants and service providers who violate the public procurement laws. Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke, announced the president’s approval yesterday in...

    • Posted April 30, 2014
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  • Reduced dollar demand bolsters naira

    The naira appreciated against the United States dollar across various market segments last week amid decreased demand for the greenback. Also, the market recorded improved dollar inflow. Specifically, at the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) regulated forex...

    • Posted April 29, 2014
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  • Arik plans flights to India as Ambassador inspects facilities

    Nigeria’s major carrier Arik Air is making plans to operate direct flights to India to tap into the huge traffic of travellers  between the world’s second most populated country and Nigeria. This consideration came to the fore...

    • Posted April 29, 2014
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  • Diamond Bank extends GMD’s tenure, appoints two DMDs

    Diamond Bank Plc has announced the extension of the tenure of its Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Alex Otti, for another three years with effect from March 2014. The bank also said it had...

    • Posted April 29, 2014
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  • Consortium denies suspension of work on second Niger Bridge

    The preferred bidder for the development of the second River Niger Bridge Project, Julius Berger-NSIA Motorways Investment Company (JB-NMIC), has debunked some media reports suggesting that work on the bridge has been suspended due to non-compliance with...

    • Posted April 29, 2014
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