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October 5, 2017 No Responses

Cultural diversity on display as Coscharis welcomes new BMW 5 Series to Nigeria

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@HOTMAIL.COM – The new BMW 5 Series Sedan has settled in Nigeria to continue the remarkable success recorded by its predecessors over the years. More than 7.6 million BMW 5 Series cars were sold across its...

October 5, 2017 No Responses

Experts brainstorm on institutional framework for Edo industrial park

The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, and officials of the Malaysian East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) are currently reviewing the progress report on the proposed institutional framework that will support the planned Edo Industria...

October 5, 2017 No Responses

Customs FOU impounds fake drugs, 11 used vehicles, 4,227 bags of rice, others

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com – As part of onging efforts to curtail illegal imports, the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Zone ‘A’ Ikeja, has intercepted three container loads of fake drugs. The drug ...

October 5, 2017 No Responses

NSE Photo News

L – R shows Catherine Uju Ifejika, Chairperson/CEO of Brittania-U Nigeria Limited; Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCVO, CFR, CON, former Commonwealth Secretary-General; Margaret Orakwusi, Chairman, Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN); Oscar N. Onyema, OON, Chief...

October 4, 2017 No Responses

FirstBank’s payment card issuance hits 10 million

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has been named the first financial institution in Nigeria and the West-Africa sub-region to issue 10 million cards to customers across the country. A statement issued by the Bank on Tuesday explained that “This...

October 4, 2017 No Responses

Again, Toyota Hilux emerges best in pick-up segment, delivers 3995 units

Again, Toyota Hilux has emerged as South Africa’s best-selling vehicle as at September, 2017. Already, the Hilux has delivered 3995 units to Customers across the country. Within the period, Ford Ranger sold 2337 units, leaving Nissan NP200 in third place...

October 4, 2017 No Responses

Cargo Scanner: SIFAX Group Boss seeks Govt’s swift attention

In view of the recurrent cases of illegal arm importation into the country through the seaport, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Group Executive Vice Chairman, SIFAX Group, has challenged the Federal Government to expedite action on the provision of scanners at various...

October 4, 2017 No Responses

Crash Figures: Expert faults FRSC, tasks financial institutions, religious leaders

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com – About 100 persons lose their lives as a result of road traffic crashes on Nigerian roads, which brings the total to over 36,000 deaths every year, prominent road safety advocate, Adenusi Patrick has said. This...

October 3, 2017 No Responses

NLNG floors NIMASA in court as Dakuku vows to appeal

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com – The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos today delivered judgment in favour of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in a case between the Company and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) over applicabilit...

October 3, 2017 No Responses

Heritage Bank canvasses more support for creative industry

Heritage Bank Plc has reiterated its support for the creative industry as alternative to crude oil. The MD/CEO of the bank, Ifie Sekibo stated this on Sunday at the Exhibition Gallery of National Museum Benin. The event was organised ...

October 3, 2017 No Responses

FG approves tax relief for TSTV

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the new PayTV platform, TSTV, will enjoy a pioneer status with a three-year tax relief. The Minister announced this in Abuja on Sunday night when he unveiled TSTV. “Dr. (Bright) Ech...

October 3, 2017 No Responses

NIMASA implores stakeholders on development, growth in maritime sector

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stressed the need for stakeholders to actively participate in the Nigerian maritime sector in order to support the growth of the country’s blue...

October 3, 2017 No Responses

59 killed, 527 injured in Las Vegas shooting

Police are working to establish the motive behind a mass shooting which left at least 59 dead and another 527 injured at a Las Vegas concert. Gunman Stephen Paddock, 64, opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay...

October 3, 2017 No Responses

GM unveils agenda for 20 electric vehicles

General Motors will launch two new electric vehicles over the next 18 months, the first step in an ambitious plan to have more than 20 such vehicles on sale by 2023, and begin production of hydrogen fuel cells at its...