International Archives — Page 54 of 58

September 10, 2016 No Responses

‘Samsung Galaxy Note 7 too dangerous to use’

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says owners of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphones should turn them off and stop using them because of the risk that their batteries can explode. The agency also says it’s working with Samsung on an...

September 7, 2016 No Responses

‘Nigeria begins visa on arrival for foreign investors soon’

As part of measures to encourage foreign investors, the Federal Government is to commenece issuance of Visa at point of entry into Nigeria. According to the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, the development is expected to curtail perceived bureaucratic b...

September 7, 2016 No Responses

IBM Appoints Dipo Faulkner as Country General Manager for Nigeria

IBM has announced the appointment of Ernest Oladipo Faulkner as Country General Manager, IBM Nigeria. He succeeds Taiwo Otiti who served as Country General Manager, West Africa, since 2010. Dipo will be responsible for IBM’s overall business in Nigeria w...

September 7, 2016 No Responses

Aruna gets improved ranking in Africa

Similar to his record as the first African to make the top 30 in the world, Rio Olympic Games quarterfinalist, Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri has inscribed his name in the annals of history in the continent after leaping to 25th in...

September 6, 2016 No Responses

ILO seeks support for commitment of G20 to tackle inequality

The Director General of International Labour Organisation (ILO), Guy Ryder has urged leaders to accelerate inclusive development to respond to growing employment and equality challenges. He also welcomed the commitment taken by G20 leaders to tackle ris...

September 6, 2016 No Responses

WFE reiterates partnership with IOSCO, G20 nations

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has called for common approach to issues among International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO) and G20 nations. Reacting to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) Discussion Paper on Dist...

September 5, 2016 No Responses

FG faults US Congressman’s report on Nigeria

The Federal Government has described as ‘sadly out of tune with reality’ the published letter from US Congressman Tom Marino to Secretary of State John Kerry, asking the US to withhold security assistance to Nigeria on the strength of ‘some...

September 5, 2016 No Responses

Catholic Church declares Mother Teresa a Saith

Nineteen years after her death, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, known as the “saint of the gutters” during her life wason Sunday declared a saint of the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis. According to Agency reports, Tens of thousands of...

September 4, 2016 No Responses

‘Foreigners can now invest in T-Bills, others’

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled new guidelines which empowers foreigners to invest in short-term debts and securities. Under the arrangement, foreigners can now invest in Treasury Bills (T-Bills), Federal Government Bonds, certificates ...

September 3, 2016 No Responses

Audi mobility servie debuts in Asia

Following its successful launch in the United States of America (USA), Audi at home is now also available for the first time in Asia. In Hong Kong, residents of the exclusive “Dragons Range” complex can make flexible use of...

September 2, 2016 No Responses

Elumelu seeks stronger business tiers between Africa, France

The chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu has called for stronger business relationship between Africa and France. Speaking at the MEDEF Summer University Forum in Paris , Elumelu who is also founder of...

September 2, 2016 No Responses

Port of Antwerp unveils investment agenda for West Africa

The port of Antwerp is to invest into the expansion of West African port of San Pedro, Côte d’Ivoire, as it agreed with the port to collaborate on the expansion plans over the next few years. Work on construction of...

September 1, 2016 No Responses

Quadri, Toriola, others to get improved ITTF ranking

Indications emerged on Wednesday that Africa’s best table tennis player at Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Aruna Quadri will lead his compatriots – Segun Toriola, Edem Offiong and Olufunke Oshonaike for an improved rating when the September ITTF ranking is rel...

August 31, 2016 No Responses

FG seeks cultural tiers with Sudan

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called for the strengthening of bilateral ties between Nigeria and Sudan in the areas of cultural/creative industry and digital economy in order to boost the efforts of the two countries...