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30Sep

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Africa Travel, Nigeria News

Transcorp Hilton Abuja: A Haven of Luxury and Business Excellence in Abuja’s Commercial District

Situated amidst picturesque landscaped gardens in the heart of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Transcorp Hilton Abuja is a sanctuary of elegance and sophistication. Renowned for its impeccable service and luxurious amenities, the hotel is strategically located in Abuja’s vibrant commercial district, offering convenient access to major attractions such as the Abuja National Mosque and Millennium Park, both less than three kilometers away. The city center is a mere 20-minute drive, making the hotel an ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers. Recently, Transcorp Hilton Abuja was honored with the prestigious Luxury Lifestyle Awards for Best Luxury Business Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria, a testament to its unparalleled commitment to excellence. Transcorp Hilton Abuja boasts a ...

Ceremonial Parade and Airshow in Kaduna Marks the 60th Anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force

29May

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Events, Nigeria News

Ceremonial Parade and Airshow in Kaduna Marks the 60th Anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force

The skies over Kaduna were ablaze with color and excitement as the Nigerian Air Force celebrated its 60th anniversary, with a spectacular Ceremonial Parade and Airshow following the successful conclusion of the Africa Airforce Forum. This milestone event was a testament to the precision, skill, and aviation excellence that have become synonymous with the Nigerian Air Force. The celebrations began with the arrival of the Chief of Air Staff, Nigeria, followed by the arrival of invited Chiefs of Air Staff and other service chiefs and dignitaries setting the stage for a day of extraordinary displays and commemorations. Notable attendees at the event included former President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee of Defence, Sen. Ahmed Lawan; House Committee on Air Force, Hon. Ka...

ThriveAgric Kicks-Off Phase Two Distribution of Agricultural Inputs, Targets 100,000 Farmers for 2023/2024 Dry Season Farming Cycle

16Jan

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Agriculture, Nigeria News

ThriveAgric Kicks-Off Phase Two Distribution of Agricultural Inputs, Targets 100,000 Farmers for 2023/2024 Dry Season Farming Cycle

Calls For Strategic Partnership To Optimise Dry Season Farming in Nigeria ThriveAgric, Nigeria’s leading agricultural technology company, has flagged off the ThriveAgric 2023/2024 dry season farming cycle with the distribution of agricultural input, targeting over 100,000 smallholder farmers in northern Nigeria to facilitate the production of over 300,000MT of grains. ThriveAgric would provide farmers with irrigation facilities, drought-resistant input, access to technology, storage, and premium markets to help optimise output in this farming cycle. The flag-off was announced at an event in Jigawa state, Nigeria. The event brought together various stakeholders including financial institutions, government officials, farmers, and representatives of the farming communities from Jigawa, Bau...

AFEX Launches FETC Product on New Digital Trading Platform

29Nov

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Business, Nigeria News

AFEX Launches FETC Product on New Digital Trading Platform

Africa Exchange to replace ComX Africa’s leading commodities player, AFEX, has launched Africa Exchange, a digital platform for trading commodities. The platform follows AFEX’s first foray into digital commodities trading with the launch of ComX in 2020. This new trading platform further transforms the commodities space in Africa by enabling commodities market players to meet and interact both in the physical and financial markets. Data and information crucial to decision-making are readily available on the platform, offering a comprehensive and informed trading experience. Africa Exchange provides a structured marketplace duly regulated by Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ensuring that users can participate in various trade or investment opportunities. Africa Exchange...

“Decarbonising Nigeria is feasible with current power technologies – and will not cost more”: Wale Yusuff, Managing Director, Wärtsilä Nigeria

8Nov

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Energy, Nigeria News

“Decarbonising Nigeria is feasible with current power technologies – and will not cost more”: Wale Yusuff, Managing Director, Wärtsilä Nigeria

Meeting last week in Abuja and Lagos for the 2023 Energy Transition Forum, Nigeria’s leading energy experts have outlined the country’s roadmap to decarbonisation, and discussed what it will take to deliver universal access to clean energy for Nigerian households and businesses. Speaking in front of senior representatives of some of Nigeria’s most prominent private and public organisations, Wale Yusuff, Managing Director of Wärtsilä in Nigeria, explained how the most advanced studies had shown that decarbonising Nigeria was not only feasible, but that it could also be done in a way that lowered the cost of electricity going forward. “A lot of Nigerians still think that a renewable energy-based power system is expensive and unreliable, but it doesn’t have to be. On the contrary, I am conf...

22Apr

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Africa Travel, African News, Nigeria News

Carlson Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group – born in early 2012 – is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The portfolio of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group includes more than 1,300 hotels, a global footprint spanning 80 countries, a powerful set of global brands (Radisson Blu, Radisson®, Country Inns & Suites by CarlsonSM, Park Inn by Radisson, Hotel Missoni and Park Plaza®). In most of the group’s hotels, guests can benefit from the loyalty program Club Carlson, one of the most rewarding loyalty programs in the world. The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its brands employ more than 80,000 people. The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is headquartered in Minneapolis, USA, and Brussels, Belgium. http://www.carlsonrezidor.com; http://www.rezidor.com The Carlson Rezidor H...