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- 11 Nov 2014
Nigerians Spend Over N18Bn Annually on UAE Visas, 99% Trade Informal
Ibrahim Auwalu,Nigerian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has hinted that Nigerians spend more than 110 million dollars (N18 billion) annually on UAE visas.‎ This also follows the…
- 28 Feb 2019
Etisalat UAE Selects Ericsson for 5G
Ericsson has been selected by Etisalat to deploy a 5G radio network in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to help position the UAE at the forefront of 5G network deployment globally. The deal is…
- 19 May 2026
UAE’s Exit from OPEC: Eroding Pricing Power, Saudi Arabia’s Response, and the Implications for Nigeria
By Uwadiae Osadiaye In a move that has sent ripples through global energy markets, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on April 28, 2026, that it will formally withdraw from the Organization of…
- 16 Nov 2014
UAE Calls Boko Haram, Others “Terrorists”
United Arab Emirates (UAE) has formally designated scores of groups, including the Muslim Brotherhood, Boko Haram and scores of others as "terrorist groups". The list, which includes about 80 groups,…
- 19 Jan 2009
Nigeria, UAE Sign Bilateral Agreement
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that would see the emerging Asian tiger inject a staggering $16 billion USD direct investment into the Nigerian…
- 6 Jul 2010
Glo Extends Prepaid Roaming to South Africa, UAE
Mobile telecommunications giant, Glo Mobile has announced the extension of its prepaid roaming services to South Africa and United Arab Emirates (UAE). The development will enable all Glo prepaid…
- 2 Jun 2016
CASHU, MasterCard Showcase UAE’s 1st Virtual Prepaid Card for Online Shopping
CASHU, one of the leading players in the online payment industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has launched its first CASHU Virtual Prepaid Card in the UAE, in partnership with…
- 20 Feb 2017
Rescue Technology Helps Nokia Win ‘UAE Drones for Good Award’
Nokia won the UAE Drones for Good (D4G) Award in the international category last evening for showcasing the use of drones to facilitate efficient rescue operations for first responders. Using its…
- 10 Aug 2010
Glo Offers Prepaid Subscribers Roaming Service in UAE
Globacom has extended its prepaid roaming service to UAE. This enables prepaid subscribers on the Glo network to enjoy the network’s rich bouquet of services when they travel to that country.…
- 18 Apr 2019
UAE to Kill 8 Nigerians for ATM Robberies
Eight Nigerians, all men, have been sentenced to death in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a string of robberies at money exchanges and cash machines (ATMs) across the emirate in December…
- 26 Jun 2015
UAE Opens Etisalat to Foreign Investors to Buy Stake
The UAE government has lifted restrictions which had blocked foreign investors from buying a stake in the country's largest telco, Etisalat. There is however a 20 percent limit on how much of the…
- 11 Sept 2017
BOK International UAE Embraces iMAL Islamic Core Banking System
Path Solutions, the market leading provider of Islamic financial software solutions and services, announced today that Bank of Khartoum Group signed a license to acquire the new ground-breaking…
- 7 Apr 2016
UAE Joins Microsoft's International Think-Tank on Education
Microsoft has announced that the United Arab Emirates will be a founding member of a global initiative called Leading Countries of the World in Transforming Education, a bold programme that will…
- 11 Feb 2018
9mobile Offers UAE Roaming Discounts till June 30
9mobile is kicking off its season of care in yet another innovative way to affirm its commitment to continued positive customer experience, by offering its teeming subscribers discounted roaming…
- 8 Dec 2022
Mobility Fintech Moove Raises $30M from Debut Sukuk for UAE Expansion
Moove, the world’s first mobility fintech and Uber’s largest vehicle supply partner in EMEA, is raising $30 million from a debut sukuk issuance arranged by Franklin Templeton Investments (ME) Ltd. in…
- 7 Jan 2014
Etisalat FC Barca U-17 Schools’ Cup: Keke High School to Take on Al Yasmina School, UAE
Etisalat, the most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company in Nigeria, has finalized arrangements for the winners of the 2013 Etisalat FC Barcelona U-17 School Cup, Keke High…
- 14 Sept 2021
9mobile Clarifies on Abdulrahman Ado in UAE Terror Financier List
The Management of 9mobile wishes to inform the general public that Abdulrahman Ado, its Executive Director of Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, is not the same as ‘Abdulrrahman’ Ado ‘Musa’…
- 23 Dec 2025
Treepz Launches Direct Flight Bookings to UK, Canada, UAE and 210 Global Destinations
Treepz, Africa’s leading mobility and travel technology company, has officially launched direct flight bookings on its platform, enabling customers to search, compare and book flights to more than…
- 6 May 2026
CRMI Warns of Risks, Sees Gains in UAE Exit from OPEC
Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) has highlighted potential benefits for Nigeria such as increased production flexibility, expanded market share, and improved revenue prospects…
- 8 Jul 2021
Glo Offers Customers Pre-paid Roaming, 4G Data Services in China, UAE
Globacom has announced the commencement of pre-paid roaming, data roaming and 4G LTE services in China and the United Arab Emirates. The announcement was contained in a statement released from its…
- 12 Oct 2009
Etisalat Lands Money Transfer Deal
Telecommunications provider Etisalat has received approval to offer mobile money transfer services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The approval from the UAE Central Bank and the Telecommunications…
- 7 Jul 2019
Air Peace Recognised as National Carrier
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mr Mohammed Rimi, announced in Dubai on Sunday that Nigeria’s Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with UAE recognises Air Peace as…
- 17 Oct 2023
Nutridor Expands Regional Footprint with AED 75M Factory in Dubai
Nutridor, a leading food and beverage (F&B) company under TGI Group, has launched its first state-of-the-art dairy production facility in the UAE at Dubai Industrial City, part of TECOM Group…
- 26 Feb 2019
Etisalat Selects Ericsson for 5G Network Expansion
Ericsson has been selected by Etisalat to deploy a 5G radio network in UAE. The network will become operational in Q1 2019, enabling Etisalat to continue the expansion of the 5G Network in the United…
- 13 Oct 2016
Emirates, Google Join Hands to Launch “Celebrating Arabic Reading”
Emirates Airline and Google are ‘Celebrating Arabic Reading’ all through October in a collaboration to reach millions of smartphone users in the region, and support the UAE’s Year of Reading, a…
- 5 Feb 2016
Nokia Showcases LTE Technology for Use of Drones in Smart Cities
Nokia is showcasing its innovative Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Traffic Management (UTM) concept for the safe operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) via LTE at the UAE Drones for Good Award event in…
- 22 Aug 2017
Etihad Aviation Group Recognises Women for 'Emirati Women’s Day'
Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) is celebrating the third annual Emirati Women’s Day with a series of events to highlight this year’s theme, Women are partners in giving, in line with the UAE’s 2017 Year…
- 26 Dec 2017
How Will VAT Impact the GCC Mobile Phone Market?
With VAT of 5% becoming effective across the UAE and Saudi Arabia on January 1st, and the rest of the GCC following suit later in 2018, questions are being asked about what this means for the…
- 25 Apr 2017
Etihad Airways Promote Abu Dhabi Stopovers with #EtihadChallenge
Etihad Airways has thrown down the gauntlet to the millions of guests who transit through its Abu Dhabi home, as well as the residents of the UAE, by challenging them to experience a host of ‘once in…
- 27 Dec 2022
Direct Carrier Billing Industry Consolidates Footprint in Africa and the Middle East
The global rating of the region keeps stable at 2.8 points; 4 countries enter the DCB Index for the first time; Data shows promising DCB potential for countries such as South Africa, Morocco, UAE,…