Category: News

Guinness Nigeria Flags off Transport, Safety Week 2018
March 20, 2018 No Responses

Guinness Nigeria Flags off Transport, Safety Week 2018

In line with its commitment to promote road safety and sustainable transport systems in the country, Guinness Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary of Diageo Plc, has flagged off its Transport and Safety Week as part of measures  to reiterate the importance of...
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‘Beacons Of Nigeria Maritime Industry’ For Public Presentation March 22
March 20, 2018 No Responses

‘Beacons Of Nigeria Maritime Industry’ For Public Presentation March 22

A spectacular ‘Who-is-Who’ book featuring people in the maritime industry titled ‘Beacons of Nigeria Maritime Industry’ will be launched on March 22, 2018 at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, by 10 am. Promoters of the b...
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Edo Partners Oxfam On Automobile Engineering, Capacity Building, Others
March 19, 2018 No Responses

Edo Partners Oxfam On Automobile Engineering, Capacity Building, Others

To prepare graduates with skills to contribute to the state’s economy and become self-reliant, EdoJobs has partnered with Oxfam in the Career Kickstart programme and Leanna Garage to train over 155 youths in Edo State on employability skills and automobile.....
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23 UK Diplomats Expelled From Moscow
March 18, 2018 No Responses

23 UK Diplomats Expelled From Moscow

Russia is to expel 23 British diplomats in a row over the nerve agent attack on an-ex spy and his daughter in the UK. The Russian foreign ministry said the UK staff would be expelled from Moscow within a week...
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Industrial Park: NEXIM Bank offers Edo N553b Funding Window
March 16, 2018 No Responses

Industrial Park: NEXIM Bank offers Edo N553b Funding Window

The Nigerian Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank has thrown its weight behind the Benin Industrial Park project with three funding windows running into N553 billion and building of local capacity to meet export standards.  The management of NEXIM bank led by its...
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Okomu Oil Palm Unveils 11,400ha Plantation, Targets 2,000 Jobs
March 15, 2018 No Responses

Okomu Oil Palm Unveils 11,400ha Plantation, Targets 2,000 Jobs

Okomu Oil Palm Plc has commissioned  11,400 hectare of oil palm plantation covering over 10 communities in Edo State. The commissioning of the plant held on Wednesday, at the Okomu Extension 2 Plantation in Ovia South West Local Government Area,...
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Experts To Share ‘Game Changers’ In Cassava Farming Systems With Policymakers
March 15, 2018 No Responses

Experts To Share ‘Game Changers’ In Cassava Farming Systems With Policymakers

 The IITA Cassava Weed Management Project and the Building an Economically Sustainable Integrated Seed System for Cassava (BASICS) project will share results of research in weed management and seeds systems in cassava this month. The unveiling of the scientif...
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Adeosun Seeks More Technical, Institutional Support for West Africa
March 14, 2018 No Responses

Adeosun Seeks More Technical, Institutional Support for West Africa

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, on Tuesday called for more technical and institutional support from the Africa Regional Technical Assistance Center West 2 (AFRITAC West 2) for West African countries.   Adeosun made the call while declaring open...
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Financial Fraud: Group Seeks Protection For Ageing Investors
March 13, 2018 No Responses

Financial Fraud: Group Seeks Protection For Ageing Investors

The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions on Monday published a report that examines the growing vulnerability of ageing investors to financial fraud and other risks and identifies sound practices for enhancing their protection.  T...
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Savannah Centre to FG: Reactivate Nigerian Press Council
March 13, 2018 No Responses

Savannah Centre to FG: Reactivate Nigerian Press Council

The Federal Government has been enjoined to reactivate the Nigerian Press Council and review its Code of Conduct so as to enable it discharge its duties effectively as enshrined in the Constitution.   Chairman of Savannah Centre, Professor Ibrahim Gambari ma...
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Diamond Bank Intensifies Awareness Drive on Endometriosis
March 12, 2018 No Responses

Diamond Bank Intensifies Awareness Drive on Endometriosis

By Citybusinessnews@yahoo.com Foremost financial institution, Diamond Bank Plc has intensified its awareness drive on endometriosis. Endometriosis is a widespread uncomfortable disease affecting tens of thousands of girls and women in Nigeria and a sweeping la...
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Nigerians To Pay More For Alcoholic Drinks, Cigarettes
March 12, 2018 No Responses

Nigerians To Pay More For Alcoholic Drinks, Cigarettes

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an amendment to the excise duty rates for alcoholic beverages and tobacco with effect from Monday, 4th June, 2018.    Under the newly approved excise duty rates for tobacco, in addition to the 20 per...
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How To End Hunger, Create Wealth, By Forum
March 12, 2018 one Response

How To End Hunger, Create Wealth, By Forum

Rising from its third quarterly meeting in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, the Nigeria Zero Hunger Forum (NZHF) has issued key recommendations and resolutions that should be quickly implemented towards the attainment of Zero Hunger by the year 2025 in...
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Ex-Shell Boss, Ovueraye Heads KSM New Executive Board
March 12, 2018 No Responses

Ex-Shell Boss, Ovueraye Heads KSM New Executive Board

The Order of the Knights of Saint Mulumba Nigeria (KSM) has elected Diamond Ovueraye, as the Supreme Knight and head of the new supreme executive board to govern its affairs for the next four years.  The group in a statement...
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