Encouraged by recent legislation of Representatives Christopher Smith (R-NJ) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX), titled H.Res. 82, the International Committee on Nigeria and other Nigerian Americans were hosted for a legislative briefing on Capitol Hill. There was an appeal for other U.S. Representatives to sign and designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, as well as to appoint a Special Envoy to Nigeria (and Lake Chad region).
Read MoreNigeria's two main opposition parties, PDP and LP, have called for the cancellation of the country's presidential election over allegations of the incompetency of the electoral commission, INEC, alleging that they did not comply with the law in the collation and announcement of results.
Read MoreVis Mundi and Levant Capital complete their investment in Power Horse Energy Drinks GmbH, a Company headquartered in Austria that markets its energy drink brand "Power Horse" globally. New investors to help accelerate the brand's expansion by leveraging their category expertise and regional know-how.
Canada's AVIOR Energy Inc., has partnered with the Government of Ghana to provide 2,400 solar powered grid fall back systems in the country's Ashanti region, through the Ghana Solar Support Project (GSSP), a Presidential Special Initiative. The project is aimed at supporting the energy needs of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), a segment that plays a very essential role in the Ghanaian economy.
Read MoreOn August 30, one Nigerian will win a Honda Civic while 50 other people will win I-Pads/PC-Tablets for taking part in the ongoing PUSH55 challenge. They will also give 50 of the newly branded high-end 'NAPOLEON' male and female wrist watches. The creator of PUSH55, Okey Napoleon Iwunwa announced this on twitter handle and also sent it to CNN-ireport. PUSH55 is a show of support for transformation of underprivileged kids, neglected teenager and disadvantaged Nigerian widows.
Read MoreYar'adua Foundation and the European Union will host the premiere of "Nowhere to Run: Nigeria's Climate and Environmental Crisis", a documentary to raise awareness about the impact of climate change in Nigeria, on November 17, 2015
Read MorePlan International reinforces its presence and calls for resource mobilisation
Plan International is urgently calling for more assistance for Nigeria refugees, displaced populations and hosts communities, especially for children that are the most vulnerable and the most affected, in the Far-North of Cameroon and in Niger as the influx of new refugees is increasing.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Rebranding the impact of Climate Change on health as a Public Health Issue in Nigeria. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Federal Ministry of Health and the Africa Clean Energy Summit (the consortium of Always Green Power & Systems Limited and The Environment Communications Limited).
Read MoreDescribed as Nollywood's first Franchise comedy movie, with so much thrills and comedy to keep the audience longing for more, Diary of the Triplets is destined to take the African and international box office by storm, raising the bar with each succeeding season of the movie released.
Nigeria is increasingly fastening itself as an investment hub on the African continent. Founder naijainvestgateway.com reveals that companies that successfully enter the Nigerian market have more potential to succeed in other African market.
Read MoreThe Irish Academy of Public Relations announced today (24 Mar 2014) that it has entered into a formal agreement with Dorben Polytechnic in Abuja, Nigeria. It is the first college in Africa to offer the Irish Academy's courses. The first 40 Academy st
Read MoreLG Electronics has introduced into the Nigerian market the new LG CINEMA 3D Smart TV lineup, which offers easier content access and sharing, along with an updated Magic Remote for a simpli-fied, intuitive user experience.
Read MoreTelephoneNigeria.com, a top telecommunication provider, launches a $49.99 Monthly Plan called Nigeria 900, working as a prepaid subscription. The monthly plan includes 900 minutes to call Mobiles and Landlines in Nigeria at only 5.6 ¢/minute.
Read MoreMr. Edward Okeke was murdered, shot five times in the chest and in the head in what looks like a gangster mafia like execution. A security slip left the only person who can positively identify his killer dead...
Read MoreWest Africa Discovery, a UK based not-for-profit, in association with the Oyo state government of Nigeria, are organising a Responsible Tourism educational event for Nigerian Youth on the occasion of the Worldwide Responsible Tourism Day.
Read MoreGerald Walker an African American buinessman from Dallas, Texas made history by having the first company in the world to install a solar powered wireless surveillence system in Nigeria and has wrote a book about doing business in Nigeria.
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