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TAG: NIGERIA

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Others April 28, 2016

A trend-setter for Africa’s leadership

After three and a half decades in operation, the Dangote Group has grown from a small trading business in Nigeria to become sub-Saharan Africa’s largest manufacturing conglomerate, emerging as...
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Energy April 04, 2016

Nigeria Oil & Gas: The four billion-barrel question

With the aim of doubling daily oil production to four billion barrels by 2020, can the long-anticipated Petroleum Industry Bill finally be passed to make this goal a reality?
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Others March 30, 2015

Infographic: 6 interesting facts about Nigeria

Here are some surprising facts you may not have known about Nigeria’s population.
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Tourism & Culture March 19, 2015

The rise and rise of Nollywood

Nigeria’s film industry is booming, but lack of funding and rampant piracy holds it back. A stronger effort to improve quality, enforce intellectual property laws and clampdown on piracy should...
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Others February 11, 2015

Nigerian elections: The big issues

As Nigeria goes to the polls on February 14th, the country is faced with the continued threat of Boko Haram, endemic corruption, and the tensions of a historic north south divide.  The Wordfolio...
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Energy February 04, 2015

Nigeria - Africa's leading hydrocarbon country

Nigeria is the African country that is leading the way in the hydrocarbon sector.
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Energy November 26, 2014

Power reform lighting up Nigeria

The reform and privatization of the power sector means foreign investors “can reap substantial benefits,” says the Minister of Power Chinedu Nebo
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Others November 25, 2014

Living the Afropolitan Dream

From Guinness to Prada, the world’s best-known brands are eager to meet the African middle class’ growing thirst for consumer goods.
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Others November 17, 2014

Determined action brings real change to Sokoto

Major changes introduced by the local government of Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto State are enhancing life and employment opportunities for citizens and readying it for international investment
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Others November 17, 2014

Cultural heritage and historic background

One of Nigeria’s most influential states has a fascinating history of inspiring change for the greater good of its people
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Education November 17, 2014

Sokoto State University

Inaugurated in October 2013, the new Sokoto State University (SSU) instills an enormous sense of pride in the Wamakko administration and heralds a new era in education access and skills development...
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Construction November 17, 2014

Asare water project

The successful efforts of state governor Alhaji (Dr.) Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko to supply clean water to the city of Sokoto were typified by the inauguration of the N2.6 billion ($15.8 million) Asare...
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Medical November 17, 2014

New hospital developments

An N800-million ($4.9m) investment by the Sokoto State Government has finally brought construction of the state’s Murtala Mohammad Specialist Hospital to completion.