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Germany Arrests Suspected Members Of Nigerian Dating Mafia
German police has announced that eleven suspected members of a criminal syndicate from Nigeria, the Black Axe, were arrested during nationwide raids. isThe gang is internationally famous for different criminal activities such as “human-trafficking, fraud, prostitution and drug-trafficking.”In Germany they were focusing especially on large-scale dating scams and money laundering. Who is behind the ‘broken hearts’ scam? The police raids targeted 19 properties in total, [...] The post Germany Arrests Suspected Members Of Nigerian Dating Mafia first appeared on Business Today NG.
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The serpent in suit: How leaders can recognise and counter workplace manipulation
Have you ever felt like you had been bitten by a metaphorical snake at work? You know the feeling—that sinking read more The serpent in suit: How leaders can recognise and counter workplace manipulation
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Let’s talk about family!
I consider myself a very lucky woman who grew up surrounded by some of the finest groups of people—my family. read more Let’s talk about family!
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PoS, cheque usage falls on bank transfers’ surge
As Nigerians move towards a cashless society, the rise in the usage of bank transfers is dragging down the use read more PoS, cheque usage falls on bank transfers’ surge
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Digital innovation: The path to Nigeria’s economic diversification
By Tajudeen Bank-Olemoh Nigeria, a nation rich in resources and diversity, is charting a new course towards a non-oil-focused economy, read more Digital innovation: The path to Nigeria’s economic diversification
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Exclusion has a face – and it is female
By Chinasa Collins-Ogbuo This was the chant I heard during a recent press conference for small-holder women farmers in Nigeria; read more Exclusion has a face – and it is female
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How Benjamin Oyemolan is transforming Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem
Benjamin Oyemolan, CEO of Platnova Technologies Limited, leverages innovation and technology to address real-world challenges, with a focus on the read more How Benjamin Oyemolan is transforming Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem
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The Human-AI alliance: Why Nigeria is primed to lead the symphony
By Sylvester Juwe Imagine a world where every interaction feels personal. In today’s business landscape, companies that prioritise “customer centricity” read more The Human-AI alliance: Why Nigeria is primed to lead the symphony
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The power sector’s looming crisis: A call for prudent action
The current state of Nigeria’s power sector is akin to a gathering storm, ominous and foreboding, casting a shadow of read more The power sector’s looming crisis: A call for prudent action
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Meyer’s full-year profit drops 40% to N235m
The earnings of Meyer Plc, one of Nigeria’s major paint manufacturers, dropped by 40 percent last year, BusinessDay analysis of read more Meyer’s full-year profit drops 40% to N235m
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Who earns more? Here is how much each Manchester United player earns weekly
In this week BusinessDay Business of Sports, we take a look at Man United's payroll and weekly wages of each player for the 2023/24 season. read more Who earns more? Here is how much each Manchester United player earns weekly
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Dangote Sugar suspends merger with NASCON, Dangote rice
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has announced the temporary suspension of its proposed merger with Nascon Allied Industries. read more Dangote Sugar suspends merger with NASCON, Dangote rice
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PalmPay wants more Nigerians to embrace digital payments
PalmPay has urged Nigerians to embrace digital payments in line with the country’s push for financial inclusion as a panacea read more PalmPay wants more Nigerians to embrace digital payments
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AI, digital innovation to shape banking — Survey
Bankers in Africa have said Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation will continue to shape the banking landscape on the read more AI, digital innovation to shape banking — Survey
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NEXIM Bank to empower nano businesses for export growth
The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), an export credit agency, has pledged its commitment to empowering businesses of varying sizes to read more NEXIM Bank to empower nano businesses for export growth
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Startup dollar inflows to Nigeria, others fall five-fold
In the first quarter of 2024, African startups raised five times less than they raised in the third quarter of read more Startup dollar inflows to Nigeria, others fall five-fold
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The Tech Creatives empower marketers to boost partnerships, innovation
Tech Creatives has empowered marketing professionals to ensure collaboration, creativity, and innovation in tech marketing. The community provides a platform read more The Tech Creatives empower marketers to boost partnerships, innovation
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FG faces racketeering, others in mining sector, after tackling payment defaulters
The federal government through Dele Alake the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has revealed that after the revocation of 1,633 read more FG faces racketeering, others in mining sector, after tackling payment defaulters
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Slot confident of replacing Klopp at Liverpool
Feyenoord boss, Arne Slot on Thursday said his club and Liverpool are in negotiations for him to succeed Jurgen Klopp read more Slot confident of replacing Klopp at Liverpool
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Fidelity Bank celebrates Air Peace’s milestones, commends Onyema’s visionary leadership
Fidelity Bank Plc recently celebrated Air Peace for its milestone of commencing scheduled flight operations into London, United Kingdom. The read more Fidelity Bank celebrates Air Peace’s milestones, commends Onyema’s visionary leadership
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Coastal Highway: FG’s bulldozer starts work on properties Saturday
Barring any last minute’s change of mind, the federal government’s bulldozer will begin the demolition of all structures within the read more Coastal Highway: FG’s bulldozer starts work on properties Saturday
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Tech trends shaping air travel in Nigeria
The future of airports is poised to be dynamic and transformative, driven by technological advancements, changing passenger expectations, and the read more Tech trends shaping air travel in Nigeria
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Guinness Nigeria’s profit surges 27% to N22.2bn
Guinness Nigeria, a beverage alcohol company in Nigeria and a subsidiary of Diageo Plc, has recorded 27 percent growth in read more Guinness Nigeria’s profit surges 27% to N22.2bn
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Group launches fact-checking platform to counter fake news
FactCheckAfrica has unveiled Africa’s first artificial intelligence, AI-powered fact-checking platform, named ‘MyAIFactChecker’ to counter the spread of misinformation and disinformation read more Group launches fact-checking platform to counter fake news
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Netherlands To Invest $250m In Nigeria 
Prime Minister of Netherlands, Mark Rutte has announced $250 million fresh investments in Nigeria.   The Prime Minister made the announcement during a meeting with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, who is currently undertaking a three-day visit to the Netherlands.  Rutte commended Tinubu’s economic reforms, citing them as catalysts for increased confidence among international investors in the [...] The post Netherlands To Invest $250m In Nigeria  first appeared on Business Today NG.
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MTN, Airtel and Glo Calls For New Tariff
MTN, Airtel and Globacom have pushed for cost-reflective tariff in view of extant economic realities.  This was contained in a statement jointly released by the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) on Thursday. The statement was co-signed by ALTON’s Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo; and ATCON’s [...] The post MTN, Airtel and Glo Calls For New Tariff first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Air Peace Gets Approval For Abuja-London Flights
 Air Peace has secured approval for its Abuja-London flights. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who disclosed this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday, said he has given approval for Air Peace to add Abuja to its London route. “Just yesterday (Wednesday), I approved Air Peace for the Abuja-London route, not only Lagos-London route. [...] The post Air Peace Gets Approval For Abuja-London Flights first appeared on Business Today NG.
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Awarri unveils Nigeria’s first multilingual language model to boost AI
Awarri has unveiled Nigeria’s first Multilingual Language Model (LLM) to boost Artificial Intelligence technology in Africa. The innovative approach aims read more Awarri unveils Nigeria’s first multilingual language model to boost AI
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U17 Women’s W’Cup: Olowookere invites 25 players for Burkina Faso cracker
The head coach of Nigeria’s U17 girls team, Bankole Olowookere, has invited 25 players to camp ahead of next month’s read more U17 Women’s W’Cup: Olowookere invites 25 players for Burkina Faso cracker
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Labour doubts implementation of new minimum wage in May
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has dismissed the likelihood of state governors collaborating with the Federal government to read more Labour doubts implementation of new minimum wage in May
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Man City wallop Brighton 4-0 to close Arsenal gap
Pep Guardiola Manchester City comfortably defeated Brighton 4-0 as Phil Foden’s double lifted the Premier League title chasers to within read more Man City wallop Brighton 4-0 to close Arsenal gap
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Arsenal urged to sign Osimhen
Former Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has urged the Arsenal board to sign prolific Nigerian and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in read more Arsenal urged to sign Osimhen
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FG launches $10bn diaspora fund for economic growth
The Federal Government has announced the launch of a $10 billion Nigeria Diaspora Fund, a multi-sectoral investment opportunity to encourage read more FG launches $10bn diaspora fund for economic growth
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N3bn fraud: Ex-head of service diverted public funds to private companies – Witness
Hamma Bello, a chief superintendent of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) who is the eighth witness in the read more N3bn fraud: Ex-head of service diverted public funds to private companies – Witness
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Arms deal: N4.6bn traced to Bafarawa, ex-Sokoto gov’s son, witness tells court
Hamza Abdullahi, the second Prosecution Witness, in the trial-within-trial of Attahiru Bafarawa, former Sokoto State governor and four others, has read more Arms deal: N4.6bn traced to Bafarawa, ex-Sokoto gov’s son, witness tells court
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