By Moses Ebosele – The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded plans to certify Officers and Ratings of the Nigerian Navy in line with the requirements of Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW). Receiving the Flag…
Auto Journalists Training: AUTOMEDICS Boss to Lecture Mechatronics, Auto Parts
As the annual capacity building workshop and training for the Nigeria Auto Journalists gather momentum, key speakers have lined up as facilitators for the event, which is expected to add value to the implementation of the nation’s auto policy. Key…
FIFA President arrives in Nigeria
The President of Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) Gianni Infantino, yesterday arrived Abuja, Nigeria on an official visit. The President of world football –governing body, Gianni Infantino, and the Secretary General, Fatma Samoura, arrived in Nigeria’s capital city,…
CBN direct banks to sell forex to BDCs
By Moses Ebosele – AS part of measures to ensure stability of the Exchange rate, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed agent banks approved for international money transfer operators to sell foreign currency accruing from inward money remittances…
LCCI partners German counterpart on trade, investment
By Moses Ebosele – The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria (DGIC) as part of measures to boost trade, investment and knowledge transfer….
Minister seeks BBC, FRCN partnership
By Moses Ebosele – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has stressed the need for a robust partnership between the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). According to the minister,…
Munich shooting: ‘Attacker researched rampage killings’
(CNN)—The teen gunman who killed nine people in a shooting rampage in Munich on Friday was a mentally troubled individual who had extensively researched spree killings and had no apparent links to ISIS, police said. Speaking at a press conference…
Jaguar’s first SUV settles in Nigeria
By Moses Ebosele – Barely one week after a successful media trial in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, sensational Jaguar F-Pace Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) has officially settled in Nigeria. F-Pace is the first SUV from the Jaguar lineage and is…
Kia zooms past Daimler on list of top advert spenders
A new survey conducted by Automotive News has revealed that Auto Companies are shifting their advertisement from traditional media to online platforms because of its effectiveness and ability to reach large audience without hinderance. Indeed, Kia Motors Corporation fueled by…
Hillary Clinton picks Tim Kaine as her running mate
Hilary Clinton named Virginia Senator Tim Kaine as her vice presidential running mate Friday, adding a centrist former governor of a crucial battleground state to the Democratic ticket. In a text message to supporters, the presumptive Democratic nominee said, “I’m…
Honda Accord: Largely unchanged for 2017
Largely unchanged, the 2017 Accord lineup adds a Sport Special Edition sedan that includes the regular Sport’s features plus heated leather seats with red accent stitching. Available information indicates that following some notable revisions last year, the 2017 Honda…
Fiat recalls 410,000 vehicles worldwide
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it is recalling nearly 410,000 vehicles worldwide because of a defect that can lead to a loss of propulsion. The automaker said on Friday it will update software and replace wire harnesses to address the electronic…
FG begins negotiation with militants
The Federal Government has commenced negotiation with militants through oil companies and law-enforcement agencies. President Muhammadu Buhari who spoke at farewell audience with the outgoing Ambassador of Germany, Mr Michael Zinner on Thursday said the move is aimed finding…
NIMASA implores IOCs on Nigeria’s environmental laws
By Moses Ebosele – The Nigerian Maritime Adminstration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) will no longer tolerate disregard for Cabotage and environmental laws by the International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria, Director General, Dr Dakuku Peterside has said. …