Audi Q8 SUV flagship debuts

Audi Q8 SUV flagship debuts

Audi will debut a near-production concept for its Q8 Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) flagship at the Detroit auto show next month. The Q8 will compete with the upcoming BMW X7 coupe-styled, full-size SUV. The concept has the “typical spaciousness of...
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NIMASA elevates eight Deputy Directors, others

NIMASA elevates eight Deputy Directors, others

The Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has approved the promotion of 76 Management Staff of the Agency to their next grade levels.   The promotions were approved at the 34th meeting of the Board...
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Again, Total Nigeria is recipient of Solar Grant

Again, Total Nigeria is recipient of Solar Grant

In 2015, Total Nigeria Plc was the recipient of a solar grant awarded by the Solar Nigeria Programme, an initiative of the UK’s Department for International Development.   Total Nigeria has been able to deliver exceptionally on Awango by Total’s...
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Lack of counter-part funds from FG stalls retirees’ benefits

Lack of counter-part funds from FG stalls retirees’ benefits

Organized Labour under the aegis of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has urged the Federal Government to release its counter-part funds to the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) so that thousands of retired Public Servants can be paid....
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‘Digital Switch Over to provide N100b boost for Nollywood distribution network’

‘Digital Switch Over to provide N100b boost for Nollywood distribution network’

The Digital Switch Over (DSO) in Broadcasting is set to create a N100  billion per annum FreeTV distribution network for Nollywood, among a number of positive spin-offs, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Thursday. Speakin...
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African capital market players seek more innovations, education

African capital market players seek more innovations, education

A summary of the key themes and issues from the recent African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) Annual Conference held in Rwanda at the Kigali Serena Hotel. The conference, hosted by the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) with the theme ‘Road to...
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‘Improving quality of non-standard jobs helps women’

‘Improving quality of non-standard jobs helps women’

While women make up less than 40 per cent of total employment, globally their share amongst employees working part-time hours is 57 per cent. In 2014, more than half of women worked part-time hours in the Netherlands and Switzerland; similarly...
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Berlin attack: Family urges suspect to surrender

Berlin attack: Family urges suspect to surrender

(BBC) The family of Anis Amri, the Tunisian man suspected of driving a lorry into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin, have urged him to surrender. His brother, Abdelkader Amri, said he was sure Anis was innocent. If he was...
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Commission approves first European list of Ship recycling yards

Commission approves first European list of Ship recycling yards

The European Commission (EC) adopted the first version of the European List of ship recycling facilities on December 19, 2016. Demolition yards included in the European List of ship recycling facilities are located in Belgium, Denmark, France, Latvia, Lithuan...
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NSE Photo News

NSE Photo News

L – R shows Olumide Orojimi, Head, Corporate Communications, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Boluwatiwi Omidiji, CSR Analyst, NSE; Favour Femi-Oyewole, Head, Information Security, NSE;  Michael A. Sunbola, Founder/President, Lagos Food Bank Initiative; E...
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NIMASA shuts Heyden Petroleum Jetty, Waziri, Starz Marine Shipyard

NIMASA shuts Heyden Petroleum Jetty, Waziri, Starz Marine Shipyard

Pursuant to its mandate as the Designated Authority (DA) for the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in Nigeria, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has shut three jetties and port facilit...
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Whistle blowers to get 5 % of looted funds

Whistle blowers to get 5 % of looted funds

Whistle blowers with credible information are to get 5 per cent of the looted funds when recovered. According to the Federal Government, the programme was designed to encourage anyone with information about a violation, misconduct or improper activity that imp...
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Ibori regains freedom from UK jail

Ibori regains freedom from UK jail

Convicted Former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori has been released, despite attempts by the home secretary to detain him in prison. He was due for release on Tuesday, having agreed to be deported after serving half of his 13-year...
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NB Plc  Photo News

NB Plc Photo News

L – R  shows Ade Bajomo, Executive Director, Market Operations and Technology, NSE; Mr. Victor FAMUYIBO, Human Resource Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Mr. Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Mr. Nicolaas A. V...
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