Determined to bring joy to shippers across Nigeria as they shop for the holiday season, Red Star Express Plc., the foremost logistics services solution provider in Nigeria is set to roll out its own special holiday offer for Nigerians tagged“pay-less ship more”.
INTEL: IMPACTING LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY THROUGH TEACHER EDUCATION
All over the world, there is an increasing attention on the role technology plays in preparing students for the 21st century.
Unlike the traditional method of learning which is more about the paper and pencil teacher centered approach, technology-induced learning not only motivates learning in students, but it also offers them the 21st century skills needed to remain competitive in a highly technological knowledge-based economy.
Lagos Shopping Festival 2O15 Set for Dec. 17
The maiden edition of Lagos Shopping Festival 2O15 is set for December 17, 18 and 19 at Tafawa Balewa Square [TBS], Lagos. The theme is: ‘Reinventing the Nigerian Economy via Non-oil Export.’
Microsoft Unveils Fund for Affordable Internet
Microsoft Corporation has launched a new fund to cultivate companies with solutions that bring affordable Internet access to underserved markets.
The fund is part of Microsoft’s Affordable Access Initiative, which invests in new last-mile access technologies, cloud-based services and applications, and business models that can reduce the cost of Internet access and help more people affordably get online.
NEXIM, World Bank Collaborate to Develop Nigeria’s Mining Sector
…The clear intention of The World Bank to collaborate with the NEXIM Bank towards a structured intervention in the Nigeria’s solid minerals sector is quite expedient. More so, with commitment and firm resolve of President Muhammad Buhari to diversify the economy, revitalize the mining sector towards boosting job creation and enhancing foreign exchange earnings – Orya
2nd Business Journal Insurance Summit 2015 Set for Dec. 9
The 2nd Business Journal Insurance Summit & Exhibition 2015 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja (Lagos). Time is 10.00am.
Lagos Shopping Festival 2015
The Lagos shopping Festival 2015 is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 17, 18 and 19 at Tafawa Balewa Square TBS, Lagos.
Over 350 local and international exhibitors are expected at the Festival. Also, an estimated 1.5 million visitors are expected to visit the 3-day festival.
For participation and enquiries, pls call 08023088874. Email: [email protected]. Or visit the website at
www.lagosshoppingfestival.com.ng.
NCC Donates Four CBT Centres to JAMB
In order to augment facilities for smooth conduct of Computer Based Tests (CBT) by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has built and donated four of such centres to the examination board.
Dell Unveils New Future-Ready Servers to Boost SME Productivity
End-to-end IT solutions provider, Dell, has unveiled the newest additions to its highly successful Dell PowerEdge 13th generation servers , created to help small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) prepare for future growth.
MIA Launches XIAOMI Smartphones in Nigeria
MIA Group has announced that it is launching two of Xiaomi’s iconic smartphones in Nigeria, which will be made available on e-commerce website Jumia, its exclusive online partner for the launch.
BREAKING NEWS! MTN CEO Resigns over N1.04tr NCC Fine
Mr. Sifiso Dabengwa, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Group has resigned with immediate effect over the N1.04 trillion ($5.2bn) fine imposed on MTNN Nigeria by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for failing to deactivate unregistered SIM cards. The resignation of Dabengwa was announced by the company early Monday.
Financing Development under President Buhari: The Role of Pan African DFIs
By Roberts Orya, MD/CEO Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM)
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has prognosticated a possible economic recession in 2016.
This possible worst outcome of the present slump is something I am sure President Muhammadu Buhari would do everything to prevent. No president wants to be known in history as a ‘Recession President.’ However, this undesirable economic situation can sometimes become a reality, even inspite of the best efforts of a well-meaning leadership.
Fitch: MTN Group’s Outlook Negative on N1.04tr Nigerian Fine
Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on MTN Group’s debt ratings to Negative from Stable and affirmed the IDR at ‘BBB’.
COMESA, Microsoft Promote Access, Skills, Innovation in 19 African Countries
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) through the COMESA Business Council (CBC) and Microsoft have taken a step toward strengthening their working alliance by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which sets out how they will collaborate in the areas of access to technology, development of relevant skills and the fostering of innovation in COMESA’s 19 member States.
Union Bank Sets Up Mini Branch at Lagos Trade Fair
Following the recent unveiling of Union Bank’s new identity and in its bid to make banking simpler and smarter for customers and prospects, the Bank has announced that it is participating in the 2015 edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair to showcase its simpler and smarter banking solutions and also its rebranded service delivery.