Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru, has tasked staff of the National Oil Company to boost their productivity.The NNPC helmsman’s charge came during his inauguration of a new office complex of its crude…
Apapa Gridlock: Presidential Taskforce Gets Extension
The Federal Government has extended by two weeks, the time given the Presidential Taskforce on the Apapa traffic gridlock to resolve the matter following a request for extension by members of the taskforce and other stakeholders.Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN,…
Nigeria Customs Generates N5.5b Daily
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generates not less than N5.5 billion daily.The Comptroller-General (CGC), Hameed Ali, made this known during a working visit to the headquarters of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) in Lagos.The CGC, who…
Mercedes-Benz Delivers 938,499 Vehicles In Five Months
Mercedes-Benz sold 195,690 vehicles worldwide in May (-1.3%). The sales success of the new A-Class and the new CLA Coupé,which was launched in Europe in May, had a positive effect last month. In a highly competitive market environment worldwide, the…
Heritage Bank Secures CIBN Nod On Academy, Trains 300 New Employee
In line with its commitment to ensure greater efficiency and boost its workforce, Heritage Bank Plc has received a nod from the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) for its establishment of a full-fledged learning and development institute, with…
NIMASA Boss Explains 7,000 New Jobs
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)has keyed into the vision of President Muhamadu Buhari by creating over 7000 jobs in the last six months through the New Cabotage Compliance Strategy.Addressing Journalists on Thursday in Lagos, the Director-General of…
Fidelity Bank, NIPOST Seal Agency Banking Partnership
The Deputy Managing Director Fidelity Bank Plc, Mohammed Balarabe says the bank will provide banking services in 266 branches through its Agency Banking Partnership with NIPOST towards deepening financial inclusion in the country.The DMD, who disclosed this in Abuja on…
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) witnessed the presence…
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 built at Geoje…
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 Centre, Ogba, Ikeja,…
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 Domestic Product (GDP). Flagging off…