Heirs Insurance Group has launched a ₦5 million grant scheme to support retirees and pre-retirees in achieving their long-held retirement aspirations. The initiative, called the Heirs Insurance Retirement Dream Competition, …
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Dangote Refinery Set to Begin Direct Fuel Distribution with 1,000 CNG Trucks
Barring any last-minute change, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to begin its direct fuel distribution scheme soon as 1,000 Compressed Natural Gas-powered trucks ordered for the project have arrived …
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REDAN Warns Lagos Government Over Use of ‘Illegal’ in Estate Regulation
The National President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Akintoye Adeoye, has advised the Lagos State Government to be more cautious in the language it uses when …
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Julius Berger, Partners Plant 20,000 Trees in Abuja to Tackle Climate Change
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has joined hands with the Forest Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to plant more …
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Nigeria, Japan Move to Strengthen Mining Partnership at TICAD
Nigeria and Japan have opened fresh discussions aimed at building a stronger partnership in the mining industry, with both countries committing to plans that will encourage Japanese companies to invest …
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UBA Unveils Fifth Supersavers Promo with N150m Prize to Boost Savings Culture
The United Bank for Africa Plc has launched the fifth season of its Supersavers Promo, which will reward customers with N150 million in prizes while encouraging more Nigerians to embrace …
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M-Kopa offers smartphones with health cover in Uganda
M-Kopa Uganda has launched a new program called “More Than a Phone” to give everyday Ugandans access to quality smartphones with extra benefits like health insurance, device repair, and affordable …
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MTN Nigeria to Carry Out Network Maintenance in Adamawa, Borno, and Kano This Weekend
MTN Nigeria has announced that it will carry out a major network maintenance exercise this weekend, which will temporarily affect services in some parts of Adamawa, Borno, and Kano states. …
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PepsiCo Partners DP World, Invests $20m in New Chips Plant to Boost Local Sourcing in Nigeria
PepsiCo, the multinational food and beverage giant, has deepened its presence in Nigeria with the unveiling of a new snack production plant through a strategic partnership with global logistics company …
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Naira Gains Slightly as Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $41 Billion High
The Nigerian naira recorded a slight appreciation against the United States dollar on Thursday at the official foreign exchange market, as the country’s external reserves rose to a four-year high …