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September 1, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria officially in recession, GDP growth drops to -2.06%

The National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday released the much-awaited Gross Domestic Product figures for the second quarter of 2016 with the GDP growth rate sliding further from -0.36 per cent in the first quarter to -2.06 per cent year-on-year....

August 31, 2016 No Responses

Facebook to Go Live in More Nigerian Languages- Zuckerberg

Founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, has pledged to use more Nigerian languages in offering services on Facebook. Zuckerberg, who is currently on a business visit to Nigeria, made the promise at a meeting with software developers and ICT entrepreneurs Wednesd...

August 31, 2016 No Responses

Nigerian Tech Entrepreneurs Make History with Facebook Founder

Nigeria on Wednesday scored another feat in the quest to leverage Information Technology (IT) to better the economy, as one of the most sought after IT gurus in world, Facebook Founder; Mark Zuckerberg met with players in the country’s...

August 30, 2016 one Response

Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg in Lagos: I am Thrilled

Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg yesterday said that he is in Nigeria to learn about the startup ecosystem in the country. He disclosed this via his verified Facebook account. “Next stop: Lagos! This is my first trip to sub-Saharan Africa. I’ll...

August 30, 2016 No Responses

Riot, Jail Break Attempt foiled at Kuje Prison

The attempted jailbreak at Kuje Prison, Abuja, Monday, has been brought under control. Spokesman for the Nigerian Prisons Service, Francis Enmore, said the situation is now calm as the uprising had been brought under control. The Comptroller of Prisons, Federa...

August 30, 2016 No Responses

Support Nigeria to Address Humanitarian Crisis in North-East – Bono, Dangote Appeal

Rock star artist, Bono, and Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, are making serious move towards the possibilities of a global partnership to address the humanitarian crisis in north eastern Nigeria through international advocacy. The duo on Monday me...