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March 10, 2018 No Responses

NLC to FG: Don’t Sign African Continental Free Trade Agreement

There is a renewed, extremely dangerous and radioactive neo-liberal policy initiative being driven by the Ministry of Trade and Investment that seeks to open our seaports, airports and other businesses to unbridled foreign interference never before witnessed in the history...

March 10, 2018 No Responses

NSC Photo News

Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, (Left) and Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Hassan Bello, during a courtesy visit to the Governor.

March 10, 2018 No Responses

Diamond Bank Partners EDC on Women Empowerment

As part of measures to mark the 2018 International Women’s day, Diamond Bank partnered Enterprise Development Center (EDC) of the Pan Atlantic University, Lagos. The Bank also lend its voice to call for more women in the society to...

March 10, 2018 No Responses

Report: Seafarers Happiness Index Down

The average seafarer happiness level in the fourth quarter of 2017 was 6.25 out of 10, according to the Mission to Seafarers’ relaunched Seafarer Happiness Index (SHI). The results show a downward trend when compared to the surveys conducted in 2015 and...

March 9, 2018 one Response

ILO: Women Are More Likely To Be Unemployed In Most Parts Of The World

Women are less likely to participate in the labour market than men and are more likely to be unemployed in most parts of the world, says a new study put together by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to commemorate 2018...

March 9, 2018 No Responses

Range Rover SV Coupe Debuts, To Cost $295,000

Land Rover’s Range Rover SV Coupe is now available worldwide at a starting price of $295,000. Unveiled on Tuesday at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show, SV Coupe’s Power comes from Jaguar Land Rover’s 5.0-liter supercharged V-8. It&#8...

March 8, 2018 No Responses

NSE Photo News

L – R; Eme Essien, Country Manager, International Finance Corporation (IFC); Bekeme Olowola, CEO CSR – In –Action; Fatima Bello-Ismail, Council Member, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Oscar N. Onyema OON, CEO, NSE, Dame Abimbola Fashola, Chairman,...

March 8, 2018 No Responses

“Leave our Daughters Alone”

Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has charged perpetrators of abductions and various harmful practices against women and girls to stop forthwith. She was speaking during an event to mark the 2018 International Women’s Day, on Thursday, March 8,...

March 8, 2018 No Responses

NPA Photo News

Executive Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in charge of Engineering and Technical Services, Prof Idris Abubakar, cutting the tape which signals the commissioning of Calabar Signal Station on behalf of NPA’s Managing Director, Hadiza Bala Usman. ...

March 8, 2018 No Responses

IOSCO Begins Consultation On Trading Venues, Volatility

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is seeking feedback on its proposed recommendations to assist trading venues and regulatory authorities in the implementation of mechanisms to manage extreme volatility. Extreme vola...

March 8, 2018 3 Responses

Indonesia Seeks Govt-to-Govt Partnership in Oil Trading

The Government of Indonesia has expressed the desire to buy more crude oil from Nigeria. The request was made by the Head of Economic Affairs of the Indonesian Embassy, Mr. Dwiyatna Widinugraha, who led a delegation from the country...

March 8, 2018 3 Responses

Mercedes, BMW Penetrates South Korea

Mercedes-Benz and BMW both sold more cars in South Korea than General Motors for the first time last month, helped by the growing popularity of German premium brands and as consumers shied away from GM after it announced a major...

March 7, 2018 No Responses

Tax: FG Probes 130,000 Firms, Individuals

The data mining efforts of the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Finance has identified a new batch of over 130,000 high net worth individuals and companies that have potential tax underpayments. The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi...

March 6, 2018 No Responses

FG approves upgrade of Benin Airport to International standard with cargo terminal

The Federal Government has approved the upgrade of the Benin Airport to international standard with a cargo terminal. This disclosure was made by the Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika during courtesy visit to Edo state governor, Godwin...