States of Nigeria

World Finance's 2021 summer issue is released today - featuring in-depth analysis and high-quality editorial content on a wide variety of interesting financial topics

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
States of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom State, Geography of Nigeria, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, Uwemedimo Nwoko, Government of Akwa Ibom State

LONDON, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The eagerly anticipated summer issue of World Financemagazine has been released today.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The eagerly anticipated summer issue of World Financemagazine has been released today.
  • Featured on the front cover is Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, the Governor of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria.
  • Our profile of this man looks at the mission he has embarked upon to lead economic transformation through a series of projects.
  • To read about all of this and more, pick up the latest issue of World Finance magazine, available in print, on tablet and online now.

GBfoods Completes N20 Billion Tomato Processing Factory in Kebbi

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Countries, States of Nigeria, International organizations, Kebbi State, Emirates, Yauri, Nigeria, Emirate

LAGOS, Nigeria, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GBfoods, a global leader in culinary product manufacturing, in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kebbi State Government and the Emirate of Yauri recently built a N20 billion Tomato processing factory, in Kebbi State.

Key Points: 
  • LAGOS, Nigeria, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GBfoods, a global leader in culinary product manufacturing, in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kebbi State Government and the Emirate of Yauri recently built a N20 billion Tomato processing factory, in Kebbi State.
  • When all phases of the project are finished, the factory will be the largest fresh tomatoes processing factory in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • The project created over a 1,000 jobs including: 500 farming jobs, 150 factory jobs and 150 construction jobs.
  • Speaking during opening of the factory, Mr Vincent Egbe, the Country Manager, GBfoods Nigeria said, "The opening of this processing factory is a great milestone for us.

GBfoods Completes N20 Billion Tomato Processing Factory in Kebbi

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Countries, States of Nigeria, International organizations, Kebbi State, Emirates, Yauri, Nigeria, Emirate

LAGOS, Nigeria, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GBfoods, a global leader in culinary product manufacturing, in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kebbi State Government and the Emirate of Yauri recently built a N20 billion Tomato processing factory, in Kebbi State.

Key Points: 
  • LAGOS, Nigeria, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GBfoods, a global leader in culinary product manufacturing, in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kebbi State Government and the Emirate of Yauri recently built a N20 billion Tomato processing factory, in Kebbi State.
  • When all phases of the project are finished, the factory will be the largest fresh tomatoes processing factory in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • The project created over a 1,000 jobs including: 500 farming jobs, 150 factory jobs and 150 construction jobs.
  • Speaking during opening of the factory, Mr Vincent Egbe, the Country Manager, GBfoods Nigeria said, "The opening of this processing factory is a great milestone for us.

Tinubu® Square Announces Acquisition of U.S. Company eSURETY®

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Monday, March 9, 2020
Software, Insurance, Networks, Data management, Consumer electronics, Professional services, Technology, Other Technology, Nigerian Muslims, Lagos State, Lagos Island, Tinubu Square, Bola Tinubu, Geography of Nigeria, States of Nigeria

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200309005409/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200309005409/en/
    Jrme Pez, Tinubu Square Group, founder and CEO, declared: By combining expertise and resources with eSURETY, Tinubu Square Group provides its end-to-end solutions to 30 of the top 60 credit and surety underwriters.
  • Six years ago, we launched Tinubu Square Americas, said Olivier Placca, Tinubu Square Group co-founder and Deputy CEO.
  • Based on this success and experience, with the recent 15 million euros cash equity increase , Tinubu Square moved on this acquisition.
  • Committed to pursuing the development of eSURETY and Tinubu Square Solutions, Dan Buckles, former CEO of eSURETY, was appointed Deputy CEO of Tinubu Square Americas and President of Tinubu Square Surety Americas.

Reddington Hospital Responds to Rumours in Social Media About Suspected Coronavirus Case

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Coronaviridae, Reddington Hospital, Geography of Nigeria, Coronavirus, Ikeja, States of Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --It has come to the attention of the management of the Reddington hospital that rumours are circulating on social media of a case of coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Reddington hospital Ikeja.

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  • LAGOS, Nigeria, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --It has come to the attention of the management of the Reddington hospital that rumours are circulating on social media of a case of coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Reddington hospital Ikeja.
  • We would like to assure the public that there has beenno confirmed case of coronavirus atany of the branches of the Reddington hospital as of today 26 February 2020.
  • In the early hours of Wednesday 26 February, 2020, a Chinese national was presented to Ikeja branch of Reddington Hospital complaining of fever.
  • As a precautionary measure, staff immediately isolated him in accordance with the hospital's standard operating procedure for potential coronavirus patients.

Reddington Hospital Responds to Rumours in Social Media About Suspected Coronavirus Case

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Coronaviridae, Reddington Hospital, Geography of Nigeria, Coronavirus, Ikeja, States of Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --It has come to the attention of the management of the Reddington hospital that rumours are circulating on social media of a case of coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Reddington hospital Ikeja.

Key Points: 
  • LAGOS, Nigeria, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --It has come to the attention of the management of the Reddington hospital that rumours are circulating on social media of a case of coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Reddington hospital Ikeja.
  • We would like to assure the public that there has beenno confirmed case of coronavirus atany of the branches of the Reddington hospital as of today 26 February 2020.
  • In the early hours of Wednesday 26 February, 2020, a Chinese national was presented to Ikeja branch of Reddington Hospital complaining of fever.
  • As a precautionary measure, staff immediately isolated him in accordance with the hospital's standard operating procedure for potential coronavirus patients.

Tinubu Square Reaches Top 5 of Corda InsurTech Challenge and Demonstrates a Unique Breakthrough Solution for Surety Industry Players

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
Software, Insurance, Finance, Data management, Technology, Professional services, Lagos Island, Tinubu Square, Geography of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, Lagos State, States of Nigeria

Tinubu Square has progressed through a number of different rounds, initially competing against more than 60 companies.

Key Points: 
  • Tinubu Square has progressed through a number of different rounds, initially competing against more than 60 companies.
  • The entrants were asked to design a CorDapp that could be used to solve a unique insurance business challenge.
  • The CORDA InsurTech Challenge has been a stimulating and often demanding test for the Tinubu Innovation LAB, commented Jrme Pez, CEO and founder of Tinubu Square.
  • Founded in 2000, Tinubu Square is a software vendor, enabler of the Credit Insurance, Surety and Trade Finance digital transformation.

Tinubu Square Reaffirms its Commitment and Consolidates its International Market Presence

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Lagos Island, Tinubu Square, Lagos State, Nigerian Muslims, Geography of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, States of Nigeria

Following the fundraiser in October 2017, Tinubu Square has implemented an ambitious growth strategy.

Key Points: 
  • Following the fundraiser in October 2017, Tinubu Square has implemented an ambitious growth strategy.
  • The first step consisted of recruiting experts to consolidate Tinubu Square's international market presence in Europe and North America, as well as in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • We are convinced that they will actively contribute to the future success of Tinubu Square," states Olivier Placca, Deputy CEO of Tinubu Square.
  • Founded in 2000, Tinubu Square is a software vendor, enabler of the Credit Insurance, Surety and Trade Finance digital transformation.

Tinubu Square Reaffirms its Commitment and Consolidates its International Market Presence

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Lagos Island, Tinubu Square, Lagos State, Nigerian Muslims, Geography of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, States of Nigeria

Following the fundraiser in October 2017, Tinubu Square has implemented an ambitious growth strategy.

Key Points: 
  • Following the fundraiser in October 2017, Tinubu Square has implemented an ambitious growth strategy.
  • The first step consisted of recruiting experts to consolidate Tinubu Square's international market presence in Europe and North America, as well as in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • We are convinced that they will actively contribute to the future success of Tinubu Square," states Olivier Placca, Deputy CEO of Tinubu Square.
  • Founded in 2000, Tinubu Square is a software vendor, enabler of the Credit Insurance, Surety and Trade Finance digital transformation.

UNICEF Nigeria welcomes release of over 180 children suspected of Boko Haram ties from administrative custody

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Monday, July 9, 2018
States of Nigeria, Geography of Nigeria, Borno State, Islamic extremism in Northern Nigeria, Anti-Western sentiment, Anti-intellectualism, Boko Haram, Child abduction, Maiduguri, Borno, Sambisa Forest, Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping

ABUJA,Nigeria, July 9,2018 /CNW/ -UNICEF welcomes today the release of 183 children from Nigerian Armed Forces, in Maiduguri, Borno State, northeast Nigeria.

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  • ABUJA,Nigeria, July 9,2018 /CNW/ -UNICEF welcomes today the release of 183 children from Nigerian Armed Forces, in Maiduguri, Borno State, northeast Nigeria.
  • The release comes after the children, aged 7-18, were cleared of ties with Boko Haram insurgents.
  • "We will be working with the Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and partners to provide the children with all the assistance they need.
  • We work tirelessly to help children and their families, doing whatever it takes to ensure children survive.