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Experts Reveal Factors Driving Mass Exit of Multinationals from Nigeria
Nigeria is seeing many big companies, like Kimberly-Clark and Procter & Gamble (P&G), leave the country. This is causing big problems for the Nigerian economy, and everyone from policymakers to everyday people is worried.When companies...
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New Zealand Eases Work Visa Requirements for Spouses of International Students
New Zealand has made changes to its immigration rules. Now, if you are an international student in certain higher education programs, your partner can get a work visa.
These changes make New Zealand a...
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LASG Teams Up with Dutch Firm to Launch Smelter Plant Addressing E-Waste Crisis in Lagos
The Lagos State Government has teamed up with a company from the Netherlands to help solve its electronic waste problem by setting up a Smelter Plant in Lagos.
This collaboration was made official during a signing...
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Canada Reduces Eligibility Score for Skilled Workers Seeking Permanent Residency
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has recently invited 920 people to apply for permanent residency. These invitations are part of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) through the Express Entry system.This latest selection took place on July 2,...
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Nigerians Embrace the Launch of ZTE’s Latest Mobile Phones
On Friday, June 28, 2024, something big happened in Nigeria's mobile phone world. ZTE, a well-known phone company, launched its newest phones with the help of TD Africa, Africa's top tech product distributor.
At...
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Nollywood Film ‘Lakatabu’ Rakes in N94 Million at the Box Office
The Nollywood film “Lakatabu,” made by famous actor Odunlade Adekola, has made around N94 million in box office money just one week after it came out, as of June 30, 2024. This info comes from Filmoneng, a movie distribution...
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FG Raises Fees and Charges Across All Mining Sector Activities
Let's explain this big news about the changes in the mining sector in Nigeria in a way that's easy to understand, like telling a story to young children.---The Nigerian Government has made new rules about how much money...
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Sanwo-Olu Urges CAC to Ease Startup Registration as PoS Operators’ Deadline Approaches
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has asked the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to make it easier for new and small businesses to register. He wants this because many startups might find it hard to pay...
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Australia Increases International Student Visa Fees by 125% to Discourage Migration
Australia Increases Student Visa FeesStarting July 1, 2024, Australia has made it more expensive to apply for a student visa. The fee has jumped from $710 to $1,600.
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FG Allocates N650 Billion Fund to Bolster Youth-Owned Enterprises
The Nigerian Federal Government is giving out a big N650 billion fund to help businesses owned by young people, small businesses, and manufacturers. This money will help them get cheap loans for a short time to grow their businesses.This...
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30% of Lagos residents live with hypertension
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, has revealed that 30 per cent of residents in the state...