City BusinessNews Archives — Page 229 of 369

June 4, 2020 No Responses

FBNQuest Educates Nigerians on estate planning, wealth transfer

FBNQuest Trustees, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, is offering expert guidance on estate planning as an important requirement for successful wealth transfer. In a statement on Thursday, Mr Adekunle Awojobi, FBNQuest Managing Director, explained that through the Legacy Series...

June 4, 2020 No Responses

COVID-19: Group Unveils New Campaign To Support Seafarers

The Mission to Seafarers has launched a new flagship campaign to address the severe welfare issues facing seafarers worldwide in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Flying Angel campaign is a top priority for the organisation as crews remain...

June 4, 2020 No Responses

NPA To Receive 17 Ships With Petroleum Products, Wheat, Frozen Fish, Others

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is expecting 17 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods. NPA explained on Thursday through its publication, Shipping Position, that the ships are expected to arrive at the Lagos Ports between June...

June 4, 2020 No Responses

Lagos Earmarks N103b For Infrastructure

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it earmarked N103 billion for the aggressive development of infrastructure across the state. Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Sam Egube, made this known during the 2020 Ministerial Press Brief...

June 4, 2020 No Responses

FEC Okays N1.7b For Consultancy On 2nd Runway At Abuja Airport

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N1.7 billion for consultancy services on the construction of second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, briefed State House correspondents on ...

June 4, 2020 No Responses

INEC To Voters: Don’t Wear Party-Branded Face Masks To Polling Units

Ahead of the governorship elections scheduled to hold on Sept. 19 and Oct. 10, INEC has warned voters in Edo and Ondo against wearing face masks with the logo of their political parties, to polling units. Prof. Okechukwu Ibeanu, INEC...

June 4, 2020 No Responses

Hyundai Projects More Sales Though Digital Platforms

Hyundai Motor has projected more sales in India through digital platforms in the coming months. Keeping this in mind, the country’s second largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, on Wednesday launched an updated version of its vehicle research and selling pl...

June 4, 2020 No Responses

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Digital Sales Platform

In keeping with auto industry trends of going digital, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled digital sales platform for customers in the India market. Through ‘Merc from Home’, Mercedes-Benz customers can make a booking, purchase a new car and get it delivered at...

June 3, 2020 No Responses

FEC Approves Refunds of N148b To Rivers, Ondo, Bayelsa, Others

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved refund of N148billion expended on federal roads by Rivers, Cross River, Ondo, Bayelsa and Osun states. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai M...

June 3, 2020 No Responses

Nigerian Content Board intervenes in NLNG, Macobarb N970m Rift

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has waded into the N970 million dispute between the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), and a Nigerian company, Macobarb International.News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the N970 million ...

June 3, 2020 No Responses

Customs Impounds N253m Smuggled Items

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Kebbi State confiscated various smuggled items valued at N253 million betweem February and May, 2020. The Kebbi Area Comptroller of Customs, Yusuf Garba, made the disclosure at a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on...

June 3, 2020 No Responses

DPR Hands Over Nine Vessels To Navy, EFCC

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) said nine vessels allegedly involved in oil theft had been handed over to the Nigerian Navy and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Sarki...

June 3, 2020 No Responses

NPA Donates Desktops, Printers, Others To Diaspora Commission

Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday in Abuja donated some office items to Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to assist the agency in meeting its mandate. Mr Edward Kabir, General Manager, NPA Abuja Liason Office, presented 20 desktops, 10 ...

June 3, 2020 No Responses

Firm Secures LNG Contract Extension

Denmark’s Svitzer, the world’s largest tugboat operator, said Tuesday it has won a contract extension to support operations at Egypt’s Idku LNG export plant. Under the extension, Maersk’s unit Switzer will continue to assist the Egyptian LNG-operated p...