Nigeria defers 700,000bpd of crude oil due to pipeline vandalism

Nigeria defers 700,000bpd of crude oil due to pipeline vandalism

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru, has said that an average of 700,000bpd of crude oil was deferred in 2016 due to pipeline sabotage, saying this brought Nigeria’s production down to as...
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C02 targets for cars: European auto industry sets out post-2021 framework

C02 targets for cars: European auto industry sets out post-2021 framework

Ahead of the European Commission proposal on CO2 targets for cars post-2021 later this year, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has laid out the industry’s pathway to future CO2 reductions at the Frankfurt Motor Show.   Regarding th...
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Nigeria elected VP UNWTO General Assembly

Nigeria elected VP UNWTO General Assembly

Nigeria, represented by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has been elected Vice President of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly.  Nigeria was elected by acclamation to represent Africa, alongside...
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Kia unveils Proceed Concept

Kia unveils Proceed Concept

Kia on Wednesday unveiled the striking new Proceed Concept, alongside a series of new production models at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The Proceed Concept presents a bold vision for a potential member of the next-generation cee’d family. The...
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Elumelu: Negative narrative around Africa is continent’s greatest challenge

Elumelu: Negative narrative around Africa is continent’s greatest challenge

The greatest challenge Africa has as a continent when it comes to attracting investment is in the way it is portrayed, the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu has said.    Speaking at Charhan House in London, Elumelu said Information presented...
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Global safety body lauds NNPC boss on safety standards

Global safety body lauds NNPC boss on safety standards

In its determination to ensure that the current steady supply of petroleum products nationwide is sustained, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has intensified efforts to safeguard its pipeline from vandals and fire outbreaks in line with best ...
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Nigeria reaffirms commitment to host African tourism Ministers

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to host African tourism Ministers

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to host African Tourism Ministers under the aegis of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission on Africa (CAF) next year.   Addressing the 60th ...
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Guinness Nigeria announces new executives

Guinness Nigeria announces new executives

Guinness Nigeria Plc has strengthened its management structure with the appointment of new executives:    Bola Olajomi-Otubu:     Human Resources Director    Bola brings to the team over eighteen years’ experience which cut across Consulting, FMCG, Fi...
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FG concessions Abuja, Lagos Airports

FG concessions Abuja, Lagos Airports

Describing partnership with the private sector as the “only sensible thing to do”, the Federal Government has approved the concessioning of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja.   Presiding over the 5th Presidential...
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Customs intercepts 1,100 pump action rifles

Customs intercepts 1,100 pump action rifles

The Nigerian Custom Service (NCS) Tin-Can Island Command has  impounded 1,100 pump action rifles. This bring to a total of about 2110 pump action rifles so far impounded in Lagos in the last seven months. The Comptroller General of the...
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Obaseki, Mahindra Group conclude arrangement on Benin Industrial Park

Obaseki, Mahindra Group conclude arrangement on Benin Industrial Park

All is set for the smooth take-off of the planned Benin Industrial Park with the receipt of the Preliminary Report by Governor Godwin Obaseki from the Mahindra Group in India, on Monday.    A visibly elated Obaseki, who is accompanied by...
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Dana Air Gets IATA Membership

Dana Air Gets IATA Membership

Nigerian Carrier, Dana Air has been formally announced as the newest member of The International Air Transport Association (IATA).   The IATA membership is coming just two years after the airline passed its International Operations Safety Audit (IOSA) and was...
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Cosco to acquire 76% stake of APMT Zeebrugge Terminal

Cosco to acquire 76% stake of APMT Zeebrugge Terminal

Dutch container terminal operator APM Terminals has reached a deal to sell its 76% share in the APM Terminals Zeebrugge container terminal to COSCO SHIPPING Ports. Under the agreement signed between APM Terminals and the Hong Kong-based subsidiary of China C...
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Aisha Buhari to Nigerians: Show support to victims of flooding in Benue state

Aisha Buhari to Nigerians: Show support to victims of flooding in Benue state

Wife of the President and founder, Future Assured Programme, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to show support to the victims of the recent flooding in parts of Benue state with a view to complement government effort at...
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