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July 8, 2017 No Responses

Audi manager comes under scrutiny over VW emission scandal

(BBC)-German authorities have arrested an Audi manager in connection with the Volkswagen diesel scandal. This is the first arrest in Germany related to Volkswagen’s emissions-test cheating scandal. Munich prosecutors declined to comment on whether the ar...

July 7, 2017 No Responses

Qatar to boost LNG exports

Qatar is eager to retain its position as the world’s key exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), especially in light of the ongoing dispute with its neighbors which could result in more economic sanctions against the country. On Tuesday, Qatar Petrol...

July 6, 2017 No Responses

Aisha Buhari at OAFLA, seeks better healthcare in Africa

Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has emphasized the need for governments in Africa to work together to facilitate private sector investment in health with a view to improve outcomes within the continent. She said due to...

July 5, 2017 No Responses

Frank Nneji, ABC Transport boss, gets West African tourism award

The Managing Director of ABC Transport, Frank Nneji, has won the Top 100 Tourism Personalities in West Africa Award and recognition. The winners were unveiled in Accra, Ghana, while the award was presented to him at ABC Transport’s Corporate...

July 5, 2017 No Responses

Rolls-Royce celebrates style, luxury at 2017 Festival

Still savouring increase in sales, Rolls-Royce has revealed its latest bespoke motor car, the Dawn Black Badge. It was unveiled at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The annual event celebrates speed in all its glory, featuring historic motor...

July 4, 2017 No Responses

Osinbajo canvasses peace, security at AU Summit

Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has challenged African leaders to affirm their readiness to tackle root causes of violence. In his address to African leaders in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the 29th session of the African Union (AU) summit, Prof...

July 4, 2017 No Responses

Mercedes-Benz maintains lead over BMW

Mercedes-Benz held off BMW again last month to preserve its substantial midyear lead in U.S. luxury auto sales. BMW’s CEO isn’t ready to accept being relegated to the second position. Mercedes sold 28,994 cars and light trucks in the U.S....

July 3, 2017 No Responses

Total secures 50.1 % stake in $5b gas deal with Iran

Total is to sign $5billion gas deal with Iran on Monday to develop an offshore gas field in the Gulf. According to the BBC, It is the biggest foreign deal since most economic sanctions against the country were lifted in...

July 3, 2017 No Responses

Gulf of Guinea Piracy Raises Concerns among EU Shipowners

Continued piracy, armed robbery attacks and kidnapping for ransom events in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), and particularly off Nigeria, are still worrying European shipowners. According to the latest International Maritime Bureau (IMB) Piracy report in total 33 v...

July 3, 2017 No Responses

Gulf States give Qatar 48-hour extension

(BBC) Saudi Arabia and three other Arab states have extended the deadline for Qatar to accept a list of demands or face further sanctions by 48 hours. The initial deadline for Qatar to agree to the group’s 13 demands,...

July 2, 2017 No Responses

Migrant Crisis: UN seeks more support for Italy

Italy needs more support as it deals with large numbers of migrants crossing the Mediterranean from Africa, the UN’s refugee agency has said. “What is happening in front of our eyes in Italy is an unfolding tragedy,” Filippo Grandi said....

July 1, 2017 No Responses

BMW unfolds $600m expansion agenda

BMW is to invest an additional $600 million to expand its South Carolina plant. The expansion is scheduled to create 1000 new jobs over the next four years. The Chief Executive Officer, Harald Krueger’s announcement coincided with the German...

July 1, 2017 No Responses

Mazda recalls 227,814 vehicles

(Auto News) Mazda North America is recalling 227,814 Mazda3 and Mazda6 vehicles in the U.S. because parking brakes may drag when driving or slip when cars are parked on a slope, increasing the chance of a crash. The recall includes...