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Equity Market Gains 0.75% as Investors Mop up MTN, Others

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By Dipo Olowookere Transactions on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited rallied on Tuesday by 0.75 per cent after investors intensified their demand for local stocks. It was a tough battle between the bulls and the bears during…

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Learn Smart Education launch AI System to Enhance Teaching and Learning Efficiency

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Elite, Regular, and Foundation Programs Available – Top Tutors Help Students Reach Their Full Potential HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 January 2025 – The Learn Smart Education (LSE) team, which came together during the…

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CN Logistics Newly Launched Air-charter Flight Service Empowers China-Italy Airfreight Connectivity

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 January 2025 – CN Express, a subsidiary of CN Logistics International, a listed company and a subsidiary of Cargo Services Group, has launched its first regular air-charter flight service…

Tuesday, Jan 21

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WHO Unhappy Over Trump’s Withdrawal of US Membership

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By Adedapo Adesanya The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Tuesday said the organisation regretted the decision of the United States to withdraw from it. After his inauguration on Monday, the…

Olam Agri, GIZ to Boost Staple Agriculture Supply Chains, Sustainable Food Production

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By Aduragbemi Omiyale A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support sustainable food production at a range of scales towards climate adaptation while protecting and preserving soil health, biodiversity, and water resources has been sealed…

Telco Subscribers Threaten to Sue Over 50% Tariff Hike

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By Adedapo Adesanya An association representing the interest of telecommunication subscribers in Nigeria has rejected the 50 per cent tariff increase announced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and has threatened legal action…

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Dangote Refinery Gives Scholarships to 473 Students

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka No fewer than 473 students from 10 secondary schools and seven tertiary institutions have been awarded scholarships by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, in partnership with Dangote Fertilisers Limited.…

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World-Renowned Pianist Lang Lang Debuts at Galaxy International Convention Center with the Macao Orchestra for a Night of Romantic Classics

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MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – On Sunday, January 19, the internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso Lang Lang, alongside the Macao Orchestra, captivated audiences at the Galaxy International Convention Center …

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Nigeria Led Africa’s Upstream Oil, Gas Investments in 2024

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By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria ranked as Africa’s leading destination for upstream oil and gas investment in 2024, new research from market intelligence firm, Wood Mackenzie, has shown, accounting for three out of four Final Investment…

Matchday 7 Champions League, Europa Matches To Watch GOtv

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The race for knockout spots in Europe’s elite football competitions reaches the crunch phase this week, with matchday seven action in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. The stakes are high with some of the big…

CommerceDotCom (CDC) Supports UiTM’s Hydrogen-Powered Urban Concept Vehicle for Shell Eco-Marathon 2025

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CommerceDotCom: Championing Sustainable Innovation SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – CommerceDotCom (CDC) is proud to collaborate with researchers from the College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA …

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EFCC Arraigns Ex-AMCON MD, Arik CEO, Others Over Alleged N76bn, $31.5m Fraud

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By Adedapo Adesanya The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned five individuals, including the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Mr Ahmed Kuru, and the chief…

Bridging Theory and Practice: Integrating Measurement Education in Tertiary Curriculums

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By Philip Odiakose As a public relations measurement and evaluation expert with more than a decade of experience advocating the integration of measurement and evaluation into communications and PR engagements, I have witnessed firsthand…

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UBN Property Triggers 0.22% Loss at NASD OTC Exchange

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By Adedapo Adesanya The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange recorded a 0.22 per cent decline on Monday, January 20, with the market capitalisation shedding N2.35 billion to close at N1.073 trillion compared with the preceding…

Naira Weakens to N1,550/$1 at Official Market, Gains N5 at Black Market

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By Adedapo Adesanya The value of the Naira weakened against the US Dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on Monday, January 20 amid FX pressures associated with this period. Most people who came into the country…

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Oil Prices Fall as Trump Announces Changes in US Energy Policies

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By Adedapo Adesanya Oil prices settled lower on Monday after Mr Donald Trump was sworn in for a second time as President of the United States. On assumption of office, Mr Trump declared a national energy emergency immediately, promising to…

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Customs Street Opens Week Bullish With 0.02% Growth

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By Dipo Olowookere The first trading session of the new week on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited ended on a bullish note on Monday after a marginal 0.02 per cent growth. This was influenced by bargain-hunting activities in…

NCC Approves 50% Hike in Call, SMS, Data Tariffs

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By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday approved a 50 per cent tariff increase on calls, SMS, and internet data for telecoms companies in the company. This comes after telcos suggested a 100 per cent hike…

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CUHK Business School: Six Decades of Excellence in Global Business Education

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School, Asia’s pioneer in business education, continues to shape the future of global business leadership while celebrating its…

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CN Logistics Launches Regular Charter Flights Between Ezhou, China and Milan, Italy

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – A well-established international logistics solutions provider, CN Logistics International Holdings Limited (the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, stock code:…

XIXILI Unveils Vibrant and Inclusive Lingerie Collection for Chinese New Year 2025

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – Chinese New Year is a time for renewal, celebration, and embracing traditions with a modern twist. XIXILI, a leading lingerie brand celebrated for its inclusivity and style, is proud…

XIXILI Embraces Inclusivity with Plus-Size Lingerie Launches for Chinese New Year and Hari Raya

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – With the festive season well underway and as preparations for traditional wear for Chinese New Year and Hari Raya take place, finding the perfect undergarments can feel…

Supercharge Partners with NTT DOCOMO ASIA to Revolutionise Fandom with Web3 Wallet Integration

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – Supercharge (a product of AETAPHOR Private Limited), a trailblazer in AI-driven fan engagement, and NTT DOCOMO ASIA, a pioneer in bringing the NTT DOCOMO Group’s innovative…

One Mount to invest in building Blockchain Layer 1 network in Vietnam

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One Mount Group has committed to investing US$200 to 500 million to deploy a Layer 1 Blockchain network, aiming to establish Vietnam’s national blockchain infrastructure. HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2025 – One…

Monday, Jan 20

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Nigeria Makes Maiden AfCFTA Shipment to Kenya

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By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria’s maiden shipment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has successfully arrived at the Mombasa Port in Kenya. According to the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office in a statement, the development…

Emirates Fetes Customers With Luxury Champagne, Menu

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In the heart of Emirates’ busiest lounge in Dubai – the Concourse B Business Class Lounge in Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport, sits a one-of-kind experience – the Moët & Chandon Champagne Lounge. Continuing Emirates and Moët…

SeamlessHR Raises $9m Series-A Extended Round After Three Years

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By Adedapo Adesanya Nigerian human resources management company, SeamlessHR, has raised a $9 million Series-A extension round, three years after it raised $10 million Series A funding. The company plans to use the new funding to drive its…

Customs Area 1 Command Eyes Higher Revenue in 2025

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By Bon Peters The Area 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Port Harcourt, Rivers States, has expressed confidence in raking in higher earnings in 2025 after it generated about N200.6 billion in 2024. A statement by the…

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Capital Market Operators Get January 31 Deadline for Licence Renewal

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By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fixed January 31 as deadline for all Capital Market Operators (CMOs) to renew their operating licence. In a circular to the operators on Sunday, the apex…

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EFCC to Auction Over 800 Forfeited Cars in Lagos, Abuja (Full List)

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka Over 850 cars forfeited to the Nigerian government across various locations in Nigeria will be auctioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a statement from the agency has revealed. The anti-money…