International Archives — Page 22 of 58

December 19, 2017 No Responses

Nissan South Africa, AIDC attain international recognition

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced that the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), in partnership with Nissan South Africa has successfully met the training criteria to become an IMI Approved International Centre in South Africa. After successfully...

December 16, 2017 No Responses

Toyota, Panasonic consider joint development of electric vehicle batteries

Toyota Motor and Panasonic said they were considering jointly developing batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), a partnership that could help Panasonic extend its market lead in automotive lithium-ion batteries. The announcement builds on an existing agreement...

December 15, 2017 No Responses

Land Rover to unveil new Defender in 2018, targets 100,000 units worldwide

A new Land Rover Defender is to debut at the British brand’s 70th anniversary party in late 2018, and sales of the much-anticipated Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) would finally begin in 2019, according to Autocar . Land Rover will...

December 13, 2017 No Responses

Kia Stinger debuts 2018 in Nigeria

Kia stinger is to debuts 2018 in Nigeria. Kia Stinger according to a statement represents a number of firsts for Kia Motors. To ensure smooth and stable driving performance, Kia has paid special attention to fine-tuning the suspension of...

December 12, 2017 No Responses

NIMASA secures seatime training for 289 cadets in Egypt, UK

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com – The Nigerian Maritime Adminstration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has concluded arrangement for 289 cadets to proceed to Egypt and the United Kingdom between this month and January 2018 for seatime training in O...

December 12, 2017 No Responses

Ford to test Internet sales models

Ford Motor Company is using the world’s largest vehicle market as a test bed for alternatives to traditional dealer showrooms. The automaker last week announced a partnership with Alibaba Group Holding to explore cooperation on, among other things, th...

December 12, 2017 No Responses

Doctor faces trial for having sex with patients

A 63-year-old doctor accused of having sex with his patients went on trial in the Southern German state of Bavaria on Monday, the prosecution said. The prosecution alleged that the physician who was not been identified under Germany’s strict privacy...

December 11, 2017 No Responses

Qatar stakes £6b on 24 eurofighter jets

A £6bn deal to sell Eurofighter Typhoons to Qatar will help safeguard thousands of UK jobs. BAE Systems employs about 5,000 people in the UK to build the fighter jets, mainly at Warton in Lancashire. Qatar’s purchase of 24...

December 10, 2017 No Responses

CMA CGM Wraps Up Mercosul Takeover from Maersk Line

French shipping major, CMA CGM has completed the acquisition of Brazil’s container shipping line, Mercosul Line from Maersk Line. CMA CGM and Maersk Line announced the deal in June as part of Maersk Line’s move to acquire Hamburg Süd, which...

December 9, 2017 No Responses

Transcorp Hilton Abuja Wins 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards

Nigeria’s Landmark hotel, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, has emerged the winner of two 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards in the Best Luxury Contemporary Hotel (Nigeria) and Best Luxury City Hotel (West & Central Africa) categories. The multiple award-winning fi...

December 8, 2017 No Responses

UK varsity graduates 59 Nigerian cadets

The Capacity Building initiative of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) through the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) has again received another boost as 59 of the beneficiaries have graduated from the Liverpool John M...

December 8, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki commissions glass factory

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has commissioned Rongsheng Glass Nigeria Limited in Utesi, Benin City. The factory is located in Utesi Village, by Benin By-Pass, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, the Governor ex...

December 7, 2017 No Responses

World Bank to support power sector recovery agenda in Nigeria with $1b

The World Bank is to support Nigeria’s Power Sector Recovery Programme (PSRP) with not less than $1billion. In a statement on Wednesday, the Bank explained that its delegation had informed the Federal Government that it was pleased with progress in...

December 6, 2017 No Responses

Kia unveils new Sorento SUV

Kia Motors America (KMA) on Tuesdat unveiled the refreshed 2019 Sorento SUV at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Refined, rugged and roomy, the Sorento according to the auto firm remains as capable as ever, but touts a number...