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December 29, 2017 No Responses

Christopher Kolade, Samuel Adedoyin are my role models, says Ade Ojo

Foremost Entrepreneur, Chief Michael Ade Ojo has identified seasoned administrator, Christopher Kolade and highly respected industrialist, Samuel Adedoyin as his role models. In a chat with Nigeria Auto Journal, Ade Ojo said: “ I like his (Kolade) management style....

December 28, 2017 No Responses

Abuja motorists get more free fuel as NNPC, DPR, seal stations

Some motorists in Abuja on Wednesday got more free petrol as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) sealed more stations. The team had sealed the Khalif Civic Centre and Investment Limited at Kubwa,.....

December 28, 2017 No Responses

Sources fault Kachikwu’s alleged memo, clears Kyari

The alleged circulation of non-existent July 2017 memo, predicting the likely shortage of PMS by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kackiwu has been described as a grand design to discredit and embarrass President Muhammadu Buhari and hi...

December 27, 2017 No Responses

SEC partners IST to curb capital market Infractions

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed readiness to partner with relevant bodies in its quest to ensure zero tolerance on infractions in Nigeria’s capital market. Acting Director General of SEC, Dr. Abdul Zubair stated this when the...

December 27, 2017 No Responses

NIMASA to unveil maritime forecast

As part of measures to reposition the maritime sector for greater efficiency in line with International best practices, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) will release the empirical forecast that will determine the outlook of the i...

December 26, 2017 No Responses

NNPC, DPR uncover illegal fuel reservoirs in Abuja

A combined team of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and security agents on Sunday uncovered illegal reservoirs of fuel in Abuja. Speaking at the site of the mini depot, the Group Managing Director of...

December 26, 2017 No Responses

Pope seeks peace for Jerusalem

Pope Francis has used his traditional Christmas Day message to call for “peace for Jerusalem” and dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians. Acknowledging “growing tensions” between them, he urged a “negotiated solution… th...

December 25, 2017 No Responses

Priest, community leader condemn hike in product prices, services

A Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Gabriel Fatoye, has criticised some retailers and service providers for deliberating increasing prices of products and services during the Christmas season. Fatoye, an Associate Parish Priest of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, O...

December 25, 2017 No Responses

World’s largest amphibious plane in maiden China flight

The world’s largest amphibious aircraft, China’s AG600, has made a successful one-hour maiden flight. The plane, roughly the size of a Boeing 737 but with four turboprop engines, lifted off from Zhuhai airport in the southern province of Guangdong....

December 24, 2017 No Responses

SGF: FG not contemplating hike in petrol pump price

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is not contemplating any form of hike in the pump price of petroleum products. Mustapha disclosed this on Saturday at the handing...

December 24, 2017 No Responses

HSH to sell shares in FSL Trust

Godan GmbH, the controlling unitholder of First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust), is in discussions with investors for a potential sale of all of its shares in FSL Holdings, the sponsor of the trust. FSL Holdings, through FSL Asset Management, owns all...

December 23, 2017 No Responses

Toyota Hilux maintains position as market leader in 2017

For almost 50 years, the Toyota Hilux has been a South African icon. Not only because it is a bakkie with a proven record, but because it has an almost indestructible reputation for being a die-hard vehicle. Give it a...

December 23, 2017 No Responses

Union Bank announces changes to its Board of Directors

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (Union Bank) has announced changes to the membership of its Board of Directors with the retirement of an Executive Director, Mr. Ibrahim Kwargana and the resignations of Non-Executive Directors, Engr. Mansur Ahmed, Chief Dr. (Mrs.)...

December 23, 2017 No Responses

Taipei hosts 2017 Capital Markets Forum

A total of 10 exchanges and 23 representatives attended the Asian and Oceanian Stock Exchanges Federation (AOSEF) Working Committee, hosted by the Taipei Exchange (TPEx), in November 2017. Delegates attended from major stock exchanges across Asia, including: B...