Author: yetty
Ford Recalls 1.2m Vehicles
Ford is recalling 1.2 million sport utility vehicles in the US over suspension issues that the car giant said could affect steering.The recall, which is expected to cost $180m (£140m), affects Ford Explorers made in the US firm’s Chicago plant...
Aisha Buhari Empowers 2000 Women
Wife of the President, Dr. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has empowered 2000 women in Yola, Adamawa state.A press statement explained that the event, organized by Aisha Buhari Foundation in collaboration with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) wit...
Daewoo Secures Order For Another LNG Carrier
South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has secured another LNG carrier order from Maran Gas Maritime.The Greece-based shipowner, part of Angelicoussis Shipping Group, ordered the 174,000 cbm unit on June 12. The vessel will be buil...
Activists To FG: Declare Abiola President
Pro-democracy groups on Wednesday called for the official announcement of June 12, 1993 presidential election result.They urged the Federal Government to declare the late Bashorun Moshood Abiola winner of the poll.The activists, who gathered at Orogon Event Ce...
India Bans Seafarers From Nigerian Waters Over Kidnapping, Piracy
The government of India has issued a restriction banning all Indian seafarers from working on vessels in the Gulf of Guinea.In a circular sent to ship owners and shipping companies, India’s Directorate General of Shipping in Mumbai informed that the...
NPA Boss Pledges Quality Healthcare, Explains Wellness Scheme
The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has pledged quality healthcare for all staff of the organization. According to Bala Usman, the resolve is expected to boost productivity and contribute to the nation’s Gross Domes...
CISI, NCMI Sign MoU To Boost Capital Market Growth
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)/Nigerian Capital Markets Institute (NCMI) and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) have commenced a partnership, which will continue the NCMI’s important mission to be a cataly...
Buhari Congratulates New NASS Principal Officers
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the newly elected presiding officers of the Ninth National Assembly.Sen. Ahmad Lawan, from Yobe, on Tuesday, emerged new Senate President when he polled 79 votes to defeat his only contender, Sen. Ali Ndume, f...
NPA Approves 10 % Discount On Habour Dues
As part of efforts to increase patronage at the Eastern Ports, the management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has approved a ten Percent (10%) discount on harbour dues in all concession terminals at the Eastern Ports. A statement issued by General ...
Mercedes Benz Unveils New Small Crossover Lineup
Mercedes-Benz on Monday unveiled new small crossover lineup identified simply as GLB. According to the automaker, the first seven-seater compact crossover will arrive at U.S. dealerships in late 2019.Referred to as the Baby G-Wagen, the GLB underscores th...
Dana Air Partners Project TM With Samson Siasia
As part of its commitment to youth and sports development in Nigeria, Dana Air has announced its partnership with soccer stars projectTM with Nigeria’s ex international, Samson Siasia, scheduled to commence from 15th of July to 15th of August 2019....
CMA CGM To Boost Fleet Wth 20 LNG-Fueled Ships
On the occasion of World Environment Day, French container shipping giant CMA CGM has reiterated its commitment to the environment, striving to be a leader in the energy transition of the maritime industry.Claiming to be a pioneer in the use...