International Archives — Page 33 of 59

August 14, 2017 No Responses

Buhari extols Nigeria’s relationship with China

The relationship between Nigeria and China is one that President Muhammadu Buhari cherishes and values highly, Presidential spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, has said. Mr Adesina stated this when he received in audience the Vice Minister of Information of State...

August 13, 2017 No Responses

Ghana, firm seal 25 years concession deal for new port Terminal

The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has signed a concession agreement with compatriot firm IbisTek for the development and operation of an integrated container and multi-purpose terminal at the Port of Takoradi. The concession term is 25 years, ac...

August 13, 2017 No Responses

Buhari: There’s tremendous improvement in my health

August 12, 2017 No Responses

Volkswagen Diesel investigation adds another suspect

German prosecutors investigating the Volkswagen AG diesel-rigging scandal have again expanded the criminal fraud probe by adding another suspect, bringing the total number of people under investigation to 38. Braunschweig prosecutors, who are conducting th...

August 12, 2017 No Responses

Kenyatta wins second term

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has been re-elected following Tuesday’s election, officials say. Mr Kenyatta, in office since 2013, took 54.3% of votes, ahead of his rival Raila Odinga, with 44.7%. After the announcement, Mr Kenyatta called for ...

August 6, 2017 No Responses

Toyota, Mazda to invest $1.6b in U.S

Japanese car giants Toyota and Mazda have teamed up to invest $1.6bn in a new car plant in the US. The new factory aims to produce 300,000 vehicles a year and expects to employ about 4,000 people. President Donald Trump...

August 5, 2017 No Responses

All set for 2017 Online Publishers annual conference

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has concluded arrangement for its 1st Annual Conference scheduled to hold on August 10, 2017 at Renaissance Hotel, Isaac John Street, Ikeja, Lagos State. A statement by the Guild’s Publicity Secretary, Olumi...

August 4, 2017 No Responses

South African Airways faces bankruptcy

South African Airways (SAA) is on the edge of bankruptcy, information made available to the country’s parliament has revealed. According to the BBC, “The national carrier may soon be unable to pay salaries”, adding, “The cash-flow statemen...

August 3, 2017 No Responses

IMF: Economic backdrop in Nigeria remains challenging

The economic backdrop in Nigeria remains challenging, despite some signs of relief in the first half of 2017, International Monetary Fund (IMF), has said. At the end of a visit to Nigeria, IMT team led by Amine Mati, Senior...

July 30, 2017 No Responses

Nigeria reiterates right business environment for investors

Industrialisation and diversification of the economy remain the focus of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelama has said. Speaking during his visit to Abia State, the Minister ...

July 29, 2017 No Responses

Forces behind new $450,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII

Rolls-Royce has unveiled its luxurious Phantom VIII, designed specifically to meet more customer’s expectations. Regarded as “The ultimate luxury machine”, one of the longest-running automobile nameplates in the world and the flagship of...

July 29, 2017 No Responses

Aisha Buhari seeks more action on conflict resolution

Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has observed the need for more action on conflict resolution in Africa. She spoke through Dr. Hajo Sani, Senior Special Assistant to the President, during a courtesy visit by a delegation...

July 28, 2017 No Responses

Porsche recalls 22,000 cars

Germany’s transport minister has announced a recall of 22,000 Porsche cars to remove what he says is illegal emissions-controlling software. He said that luxury marque Porsche would bear the cost of the recalls of the affected 3-litre Cayenne models. It....

July 28, 2017 No Responses

EU to Belgium, France: Abolish tax exemptions for Ports

The European Commission has asked Belgium and France to abolish the corporate tax exemptions granted to their ports, so as to align their tax regime with EU state aid rules. In Belgium, a number of sea and inland waterway ports,...