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July 16, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Truecaller unveils user verification solution for mobile web

Truecaller unveils user verification solution for mobile web

Truecaller has announced the global launch of its Truecaller SDK solution exclusively for the mobile web platform. With this, Truecaller SDK now supports all the key mobile platforms across Android, iOS, React and now mobile web including Progressive Web App support. Developers can access the mWeb SDK from...

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July 12, 2019 franknews Comments Off on GTBank named best Bank in Africa at Euromoney Awards

GTBank named best Bank in Africa at Euromoney Awards

…Also emerges best Bank in Nigeria for a record 9th time Guaranty Trust Bank plc has...

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July 12, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Access Bank wins 2019 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award

Access Bank wins 2019 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award

Access Bank has been announced as the ‘Outstanding Healthcare SME-Friendly Bank of the Year’ at the...

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July 3, 2019 franknews Comments Off on AMCON, ICPC collaborate to recover N5trillion outstanding debt

AMCON, ICPC collaborate to recover N5trillion outstanding debt

Photo Caption L-R: Executive Director, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Dr. Eberechukwu Uneze (left); Managing...

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July 18, 2019 franknews 0

Court remands Pastor over alleged drug trafficking

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has remanded a man who claimed to be a “Pentecostal pastor” Ugwuchukwu Godwin Chinedu to prison custody pending when his bail application for alleged drug trafficking will be heard and determined. Justice Nicholas Oweibo remanded the defendant in prison custody till...

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July 18, 2019 franknews 0

Police arraign community head over alleged N1.3m fraud

A community Head in Ikorodu, Lagos, Chief Mukaila...

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July 16, 2019 franknews Comments Off

Nigeria’s veteran Journalist, Odafe Othihiwa dies at 77

One of Nigeria’s foremost Journalists, Sir Odafe Othihiwa...

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July 16, 2019 franknews Comments Off

U.S. Universities offer $7.5m in scholarships to Nigerian students

Over 303 Nigerian students from the 17 states...

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December 17, 2018 franknews Comments Off on NCAA begins investigation into Air Peace’s Oxygen Mask incident

NCAA begins investigation into Air Peace’s Oxygen Mask incident

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced investigation into the Air Peace’s Oxygen Mask incident...

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December 9, 2018 franknews Comments Off on NAMA dismisses claims of obsolete equipment, begins calibration of Navigational Aids

NAMA dismisses claims of obsolete equipment, begins calibration of Navigational Aids

The Nigerian airspace Management agency (NAMA) has dismissed a publication with the title “Flight Disruption Looms...

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December 4, 2018 franknews Comments Off on Lagos set to rock with spectacular ‘One Lagos Fiesta’

Lagos set to rock with spectacular ‘One Lagos Fiesta’

Lagos is set to rock this December with its One Lagos Fiesta starting from 24th to...

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September 24, 2018 franknews Comments Off on AKWAABA 2018: SA Tourism excites guests as Senator Ita Giwa, Banky W, others visit stand

AKWAABA 2018: SA Tourism excites guests as Senator Ita Giwa, Banky W, others visit stand

South African Tourism once again demonstrated to guests, and dignitaries at the just concluded AKWAABA African...

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September 12, 2018 franknews Comments Off on Oghenekaro Itene lands HAPA Ambassador role

Oghenekaro Itene lands HAPA Ambassador role

Nigeria’s rising Hollywood actor, Oghenekaro Itene has landed another landmark in her journey to score a...

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July 30, 2018 franknews Comments Off on Canadian-Nigerian film-maker wins Kevin Hart’s film contest

Canadian-Nigerian film-maker wins Kevin Hart’s film contest

Photo caption: The cast of Sweet Revenge Sweet Revenge, a film produced by a Nigerian-Canadian film...

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July 18, 2019 franknews 0

Addis Ababa Airport records upsurge in number of passengers

A record number of international passengers are traveling through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, the major gateway into Africa, this summer. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 was one of the busiest days for the Airport with 310 flights and 29,528 travelers (21,028 departing and 8,500 arriving passengers, respectively) which...

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Med-View Airline boss calls for urgent review of BASA with EU, others to reflect interest of local carriers

The managing director of Med-View Airline, Alhaji Muneer Bankole has called on the federal government to...

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July 16, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Stakeholders, Captains of industries, others gather tomorrow for LAAC Annual Conference

Stakeholders, Captains of industries, others gather tomorrow for LAAC Annual Conference

Investors, Captains of industries, stakeholders, professionals are set to gather tomorrow, Wednesday July 17, in their...

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July 15, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Addis Ababa University confers honorary Doctorate Degree on Ethiopian Group CEO

Addis Ababa University confers honorary Doctorate Degree on Ethiopian Group CEO

Addis Ababa University has conferred Honorary Doctorate Degree on Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO of Ethiopian...

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July 12, 2019 franknews Comments Off on NAFEST 2019: ‘Nigeria needs great minds like Runsewe’ – Oba of Benin

NAFEST 2019: ‘Nigeria needs great minds like Runsewe’ – Oba of Benin

His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has extolled...

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July 10, 2019 franknews Comments Off on ATQ unveils winners of Africa Travel 100 Global Personalities Awards

ATQ unveils winners of Africa Travel 100 Global Personalities Awards

African Travel Quarterly, (Atqnews.com), has unveiled the first shortlist of the winners of the Africa Travel...

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July 9, 2019 franknews Comments Off on NAFEST 2019: Benin Set to thrill the world in October

NAFEST 2019: Benin Set to thrill the world in October

The Edo State capital will be agog with festivities come October 19th to 26th as countries...

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July 7, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Accra Weizo 2019: Nigeria forges close cultural, tourism relationship with Ghana

Accra Weizo 2019: Nigeria forges close cultural, tourism relationship with Ghana

.. As Runsewe inaugurates Nigeria Ghana Friendship Club Photo Caption L-R: Haji Bilikisu Abdul president NATOP...

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July 5, 2019 franknews Comments Off on NAFEST 2019: Stakeholders embark on facility tour of Benin

NAFEST 2019: Stakeholders embark on facility tour of Benin

A high-powered delegation from the National Council for Arts and Culture led by the director-general, Otunba...

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July 3, 2019 franknews Comments Off on How Runsewe took Nigeria message to Ghana

How Runsewe took Nigeria message to Ghana

By Frank Meke The director general of the National Council of Art and Culture, Otunba Segun...

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March 7, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Group condemns Police release of arrested thugs in Akwa Ibom

Group condemns Police release of arrested thugs in Akwa Ibom

..Alleges deployment of soldiers to rig elections A Civil Society Organization (CSO), the Elections Transparency Group (ETG) has condemned the roles of Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of elections in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Ibrahim Kaoje in the release of over 160 suspected political thugs allegedly brought...

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February 5, 2019 franknews Comments Off

Ex-workers /pensioners of Nigeria Airways rally support for Buhari’s re-election

Buoyed by the part payment of their entitlements...

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November 16, 2018 franknews Comments Off

FAAN refutes terminal access charge claims

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has refuted...

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November 11, 2018 franknews Comments Off

Ekiti PDP Caucus affirms Fayose as leader, upholds Oguntuase-led Exco

The internal crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party...

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January 6, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Dana Air extends multi-million naira sponsorship deal for Heartland FC

Dana Air extends multi-million naira sponsorship deal for Heartland FC

Photo Caption: L-R: Media and Communications Manager of...

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December 17, 2018 franknews Comments Off on NIWA boss unveils water ambulance, identifies non compliance to regulatory code as major causes of accidents

NIWA boss unveils water ambulance, identifies non compliance to regulatory code as major causes of accidents

Photo Caption: Senator Adeleke Mamora accompanied by Mr...

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December 4, 2018 franknews Comments Off on SAA airlifts over 3m passengers in 20 years of operation into Nigeria

SAA airlifts over 3m passengers in 20 years of operation into Nigeria

Photo Caption: Left to Right – Ohis Ehimiaghe,...

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November 21, 2018 franknews Comments Off on NAHCO, First Bank sponsor Kaduna Polo Club Tournament

NAHCO, First Bank sponsor Kaduna Polo Club Tournament

Photo Caption: From left Idris Yakubu, MD/CEO, Nigerian...

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September 20, 2018 franknews Comments Off on NFF re-elects Amaju Pinnick as President

NFF re-elects Amaju Pinnick as President

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has re-elected Mr....

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August 15, 2018 franknews Comments Off on African Sports Tourism Summit returns after World Cup

African Sports Tourism Summit returns after World Cup

The African Sports Tourism Summit – the pan-african...

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June 2, 2019 franknews Comments Off on N5trillion debt: Jurists urge AMCON to explore ADR option

N5trillion debt: Jurists urge AMCON to explore ADR option

Leading jurists at the weekend again urged the management of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to explore the opportunities offered by Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) centres established by the Federal High Court to recover its huge outstanding debt of over N5trillion, 80 per cent of which is...

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February 17, 2019 franknews Comments Off on All Lagos schools resume Monday 18th February, 2019

All Lagos schools resume Monday 18th February, 2019

The DG, Education Quality Assurance, Mrs Ronke Soyombo stated yesterday that she has the directive of Her...

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February 9, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Finals of InterswitchSPAK 1.0 hits airwaves

Finals of InterswitchSPAK 1.0 hits airwaves

After 15 weeks of high-octane quiz sessions, extremely entertaining and educative interactions among the students, the...

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January 22, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Interswitch announces flexible payment options for SKIDATA parking system

Interswitch announces flexible payment options for SKIDATA parking system

Interswitch Group, has announced a new offering for the acquisition of its Interswitch SKIDATA parking system....

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June 22, 2019 franknews Comments Off on Over 23 countries in Nazareth for TB Joshua meeting

Over 23 countries in Nazareth for TB Joshua meeting

The organisers of the two days TB Joshua Meet in Isreal have debunked the pockets of...

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June 20, 2019 franknews Comments Off on NCPC holds 2019 federal medical team online exams June 22

NCPC holds 2019 federal medical team online exams June 22

In preparation for the 2019 Christian pilgrimage exercise to Israel, Rome or Greece, the Nigeria Christian...

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June 2, 2019 franknews Comments Off on NCPC boss tasks Nigerians on nation building

NCPC boss tasks Nigerians on nation building

The executive secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) Rev. Uja Tor Uja has said that...

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May 31, 2019 franknews Comments Off on NCPC tasks air carriers, ground handlers on bound of unity, confirms June 2 for flag off of 2019 Easter Pilgrimage

NCPC tasks air carriers, ground handlers on bound of unity, confirms June 2 for flag off of 2019 Easter Pilgrimage

Ahead of the 2019 Christian Pilgrimage Exercise, Air Carriers and Ground handlers have been urged to...

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May 8, 2019 franknews Comments Off on NCPC seeks FAAN’s cooperation for hitch free christian pilgrimage

NCPC seeks FAAN’s cooperation for hitch free christian pilgrimage

As part of efforts to ensure a successful airlifting of intending pilgrims for Easter pilgrimage, the...

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May 2, 2019 franknews Comments Off on The Road to Jerusalem

The Road to Jerusalem

Three theories emerge: hate, ignorance, and mischief. They are all reflected in the evil and misguided...

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May 28, 2019 franknews Comments Off on 2019 AGM: NATOP x- rays impact of culture, partnerships, governance on Nigeria tourism

2019 AGM: NATOP x- rays impact of culture, partnerships, governance on Nigeria tourism

By Franklin Ihejirika The impact of culture, partnerships and governance on Nigeria tourism development was the focus of the just concluded 2019 Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Ile Ife, Osun state with the aim of promoting co-operation and collarborations among the...

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