City BusinessNews Archives — Page 203 of 370

July 22, 2020 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Threatens To Sanction Firms Over Arbitrary Charges

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has threatened to take action against shipping companies/agencies, seaport terminal operators and off-dock terminals over arbitrary charges. In a statement on Tuesday, Mrs Rakiya Zubairu, Head of Public Relations, NSC, explained that the NSC has...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

EU Bankrolls Electrification Of Seaport Terminals

The Port of Valencia has secured aid from the European Commission for two projects aimed at facilitating and accelerating the possibility of connecting ships to the electricity grid. The first of these, the Global EALING Project, European flagship action for.....

July 21, 2020 No Responses

NLC Seeks Downward Review Of Petroleum Pump Price

The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Ayuba Waba, has called for the downward review of the current price of petroleum products in Nigeria. Waba made the call on Tuesday while responding to questions from Journalists in Jalingo,...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

Covid-19: Dana Pharmaceuticals Donates Essential Drugs To Lagos State

As part of its contributions to the treatment of Covid-19 patients, Dana Pharmaceuticals Limited has donated essential drugs to Lagos State. A statement issued by the company explained that Lagos is the epic centre of the spread in Nigeria, ...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

Fidelity Bank Appoints Onyeali-Ikpe MD/CEO Designate

The Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc on Monday announced the impending retirement of Mr. Nnamdi J. Okonkwo, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO). He will be stepping down from the Board of Directors of the Bank, with effect...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

NPA Seeks More Truck Parks Outside Seaport Environment

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reiterated need for more truck terminals outside seaport environment. Speaking at the 14th Annual Business Law e-conference, Bala Usman also explained that NPA is n...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

Heritage Bank Upgrades HB ‘Padie’ Mobile App

Heritage Bank has upgraded its HB ‘Padie’ mobile application to HB ‘Padie’ 2.0, which comes with new improved features for convenient, quick, secure and affordable way for seamless 24/7 banking transaction. A statement explained that the HB ‘...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

Farmers Laud CBN’s Ban On Maize Importation

Farmers under the aegis of Maize Growers Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (MAGPAMAN) on Sunday applauded the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for stopping maize importation to boost local production. Some of the farmers, who spoke with the News...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Advocates Tougher Sanctions Against Untrained,Uncertified Boat Skippers

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)has vowed to go tougher with untrained and uncertified boat skippers, who often ignored safety procedures and endanger the passengers’ lives. Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh...

July 21, 2020 No Responses

UTME: Institutions To Begin First, Second Choice Admissions Aug 21

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all tertiary institutions to begin the conduct of the first and second choice admissions from August 21. The board gave the directive in the 2020 admission guidelines released in Abuja by...

July 19, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Confirms 653 New Coronavirus Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 653 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus rise to 35, 107. NCDC through its official twitter handle explained on Saturday that the 653 new cases were...

July 19, 2020 No Responses

Aubameyang Fires Arsenal Past Man City Into FA Cup final

Arsenal ambushed holders Manchester City as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice in a 2-0 victory in the FA Cup semi-final at an empty Wembley Stadium on Saturday. A few days after beating Premier League champions Liverpool, Arsenal gave another gritty and.....

July 19, 2020 No Responses

Industrialist Implores Youths On Palm Kernel Business

An Entrepreneur, Mr Charles Emmanuel, has urged Nigerian youths to tap into Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) business as part of measures to be self-reliant and contribute to the nation’s development. The entrepreneur made the call in an interview with the...

July 19, 2020 No Responses

Volkswagen Projects Mild Growth

German automaker, Volkswagen AG expects a slight growth in China’s premium car segment this year despite a slide in broader market sales, a senior executive said.Volkswagen Group‘s China chief, Stephan Woellenstein, made the remarks to reporter...