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May 9, 2022 No Responses

GAC Motor Lauds Nigerian Deal, Reviews Q1 Performance

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com The headquarters of GAC Motor in Guangzhou, China, on Monday described its performance in the first quarter (Q1) of 2022 as impresive. Within the period, according to GAC Motor, the brand “continues to post increased sales...

May 9, 2022 No Responses

SIFAX Group Appoints Afolabi New Board Chairman

SIFAX Group has announced the appointment of Dr. Taiwo Afolabi as the new Board Chairman of the company. Afolabi, who was until this appointment the Group Executive Vice Chairman, replaces the former chairman, the late Olowu of Owu, Oba AdegboyegaDosunmu,...

May 9, 2022 No Responses

FRSC Solicits Media Cooperation For Safer Roads

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Sokoto State Command, has solicited media partnership on enlightenment to ensure safer roads in the state. The newly deployed Sector Commander in the state, Mr Kabiru Yusuf-Nadabo, made the appeal when he visited...

May 7, 2022 No Responses

Efforts To Reduce Global Gas Flaring Stalled

C The World Bank says global progress to reduce gas flaring, the wasteful industry practice of burning natural gas during oil production has stalled in the last 10 years. This is contained in a statement obtained from the World Bank...

May 7, 2022 No Responses

Nadal Acknowledges Alcaraz As His “Replacement” After Madrid Open Defeat

Rafael Nadal acknowledged Carlos Alcaraz can be considered a “replacement” for him after losing to his teenage rival at the Madrid Open. Alcaraz is one of the most exciting rising stars on the ATP Tour. He enhanced his growing...

May 7, 2022 No Responses

U.S. firm To Train 50,000 Nigerian Youths On Competitive Skills

AUnited States-Nigerian Technology Company, WRKR Technology Inc., has promised to train 50,000 Nigerians on its skills that would make them globally competitive for employment opportunities. WRKR is a technology company that unlocks access to work opportuni...

May 7, 2022 No Responses

FRSC Conducts Clearance Operations In Jalingo, Cautions Illegal Park Operators

The Taraba Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Saturday, conducted a clearance operation at the Roadblock area of Jalingo to achieve ease in traffic flow. Sector Commander, Selina Williams, who supervised the operation, told Journalists ...

May 7, 2022 No Responses

69,828 Candidates Sit For 2022 Entrance Exams Into Unity Schools

No fewer than 69,828 pupils on Saturday sat for the 2022 National Common Entrance Examination (NECO) for admission into the 110 federal government colleges across the country. Malam Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education, disclosed this when he led some...

May 7, 2022 No Responses

Aviation Minister Appeals To Domestic Airlines On Planned Operations Shutdown

The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has appealed to Nigerian airlines to suspend the planned shutdown of operations from Monday over the high cost of aviation fuel from N190 to N700 per litre. Sirika, who made the appeal...

May 7, 2022 No Responses

France LNG Shipping Secures LNGC Charter Deal With EDF

French ship-owning company, France LNG Shipping has signed another long-term charter contract for a new LNG carrier with EDF LNG Shipping, a subsidiary of Electricité de France. According to World Maritime News, South Korean shipyard, Hyundai Samho...

May 7, 2022 No Responses

Minister Advocates Grants, Tax Holidays For Creative Industry

Minister of State for FCT, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has solicited various waivers, grants, tax holidays, rebates and other related incentives as part of measures to boost the creative industry. Aliyu made the call while delivering a lecture at the...

May 6, 2022 No Responses

NPA Receives 14 Ships Laden With Petrol, Frozen Fish, Wheat, Others At Lagos Ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday said 14 ships had arrived the ports and were waiting to berth with petrol, frozen fish, bulk salt, bulk wheat, base oil, ethanol and bulk sugar. According to NPA, 20 other ships had...

May 6, 2022 No Responses

Benue Assembly Approves Ortom’s N41.39b Loan Request

Benue House of Assembly on Friday approved request of Gov. Samuel Ortom’s loan of N41.39 billion for payment of salary, pension and other emolument arrears. The approval followed a letter of request from the governor to the Assembly which...

May 6, 2022 No Responses

Seaport Offers Incentives To Reduce Vessel Emissions

To reduce vessel emissions, Canada’s Halifax Port Authority (HPA) has joined the World Port Climate Initiative (WPCI) as an incentive provider with the International Association of Ports and Harbours’ (IAPH) Environmental Ship Index (ESI). The HPA joined t...