As part of measures to reward customers in Nigeria for their continued support over the years, foremost tyre, battery and premium automobile accessories brand, Infinity Tyres Limited has unveiled its annual value drive promotion. Now in its 14th edition, the…
‘Enabling policies for persons with disabilities are crucial to achieving SDGs’
People with disabilities are the world’s largest minority, says ILO Director-General Guy Ryder. However, their right to productive employment and decent work is frequently denied. Today, the United Nations and the world celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities….
Gambia’s Adama Barrow says shock win heralds ‘new hope’
(BBC) Property developer Adama Barrow says his shock win of the Gambian election heralds new hope for the country. Yahya Jammeh, an authoritarian president who ruled for 22 years, has confirmed he will step down. “I will help him work…
AfDB, UBA sign $150 million line of credit
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on Wednesday November 30, 2016, signed a $ 150 million loan agreement to finance infrastructure and SME projects, including women-owned enterprises in Nigeria. UBA Group Managing Director/Chied…
Dana Air gets International Safety Certification, two awards in November
Award winning airline, Dana Air has passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). The airline was on Wednesday admitted by International Air Transport Association (IATA), into its global safety registry after passing the International Operations Safety Audit (IOSA). Accountable Manager of…
NPA partners Port of Miami on export, trade facilitation
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Port of Miami are collaborating as part of measures to boost export and facilitate trade. Speaking during a visit to the Managing Director of NPA, Ms Hadiza Bala Usman in Lagos, the United…
NLNG presents $100,000 cash prize to Ibrahim, 2016 Literature Prize winner
Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited on Tuesday formally presented the Nigeria Prize for Literature and accompanying cash prize of $100,000 to the 2016 winner, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, at a Public Presentation ceremony in Abuja. Ibrahim’s entry, Season of Crimson Blossoms, emerged…
Wema Bank, Etisalat Nigeria seal partnership on Tier-1 savings account
Wema Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, and Etisalat Nigeria have partnered to introduce WemaEasySavers, a Tier-1 savings account aimed at ensuring financial inclusion for more Nigerians, especially the youth. The newly launched WemaEasySavers is an easy to…
Nissan unveils new technology, services
Nissan has announced comprehensive strategy to transform the customer aftersales experience through innovative technology and enhanced services. As a result, connected car services and greater choice in accessories and personalization will increasingly drive growth in Nissan’s aftersales business, anticipated to…
Africa is a difficult region for paying taxes, says PwC
Economies around the world continue to make progress in simplifying and reducing the burden of tax compliance on business, according to the latest edition of Paying Taxes 2017, a report by the World Bank Group and PwC. Released on Thursday,…
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Saudi Arabia lays foundations for $4.3b maritime complex
The inauguration ceremony of the King Salman Global Maritime Industries Complex was held at Ras Al-Khair, near Jubail in Saudi Arabia, on November 29, 2016, South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) informed. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al…
Rolls-Royce sacks 800 more staff at marine business unit
Rolls-Royce plans to lay off 800 more workers from it Marine business throughout 2016 and 2017 citing ”continuing weakness in the maritime market” as the reason for the third wave of job cuts at the division in less than a…
Lagos targets 10,000 units of street lights in 2017, laments inadequate gas supply
The Lagos State Government is to deploy not less than 10,000 units of street lights before the end of February 2017. Already, the State Government had deployed 36,000 units under its light up Lagos initiative, bringing the total units to…