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November 23, 2017 No Responses

Fidelity Bank disburses N2.5b to 500 SMEs operators

Fidelity Bank Plc says it has disbursed the sum of N2.5 billion out of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) N220 billion Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF). Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo, the bank’s Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer...

November 23, 2017 No Responses

Nestle sustains growth profile, hits N1,300 per share

For the third consecutive day, Nestle Nigeria Plc on Wednesday led the gainers’ table, appreciating by N38.84 to close at N1,300 per share. Unilever came second with a gain of N2.15 to close at N39 95, while Zenith International Bank...

November 23, 2017 No Responses

Oba of Benin makes historic visit to Abuja

His Royal Majesty, Omo N, ‘Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolor, Oba Ewuare II- Oba of Benin, on Wednesday made an historic visit to Abuja. The Oba who arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 5:05p.m., was received by some Benin...

November 23, 2017 No Responses

Dakuku: Capacity building, sectorial reform critical to maritime security in Gulf of Guinea

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that capacity building initiatives and sectorial reforms are critical elements that can address maritime security issues in the Gulf of Guin...

November 23, 2017 No Responses

Ford to partner Mahindra on electric vehicles in India

Ford Motor Company and its Indian partner Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. could create their own electric car line in the country to help battle pollution from the vehicles clogging India’s roads, Chairman Anand Mahindra said. Mahindra & Mahindra, which ...

November 23, 2017 No Responses

NPA Photo News

Executive Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Marine Operations, Sekonte Davies,(Middle), next on his left is Executive Director, Engineering and Technical Davies Services, Prof Idris Abubakar, General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communica...

November 22, 2017 No Responses

NPA to deploy six security boats, fine-tunes welfare package for workers

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com – The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman on Tuesdaycontinued her interactive session with stakeholders of Rivers Ports Complex. Addressing stakeholders comprising of...

November 22, 2017 No Responses

Ex Firstbank staff in court over alleged N7.1m fraud

An ex-banker, Anthony Akhogie, was on Tuesday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly defrauding First bank of N7.1 million. Akhogie, 26, who resides at Mushin area of Lagos State is facing three-count charge of conspiracy, forge...

November 22, 2017 No Responses

Dana Air resumes flight operations

Dana Air has resumed flight operations and apologised to its passengers for the delays experienced on Tuesday as a result of the disruption of its activities by the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE). Communications Manager, Kingsl...

November 22, 2017 No Responses

Report: More than half of trucks in Apapa have no business in the Seaports

A new report released by a leading maritime consulting firm reveals that more than half of the container trucks visiting Apapa, Lagos daily have no immediate business to transact at the port. The report, which stems from an independent study...

November 22, 2017 No Responses

Diamond Bank appoints Christopher Ubosi Non-Executive Director

Diamond Bank Plc has appointed Mr. Christopher Ubosi as a Non-Executive Director. Mr. Christopher Ubosi holds a B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying from the University of Ife and an M.Sc. from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. According to the Bank, Mr Ubosi...

November 21, 2017 No Responses

NPA to sustain quarterly forum with stakeholders as board reviews committee’s report on infrastructure in December

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com – The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reiterated her commitment to sustain ongoing meetings with workers and other stakeholders on a quarterly basis. Addressing st...

November 21, 2017 No Responses

NSE Photo News

L – R shows Oluwole Ololade Adeosun, Council Member, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); John Oriogun, Founder, John Oriogun PLLC; Irene Robinson-Ayanwale, Head, Legal Department, NSE; Marylin Ramplin, Founder, Novia One Group; Tinuade Awe, General Counsel &a...

November 21, 2017 No Responses

Shipping firms allege blockage of channel by NLNG, petitions NPA

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com – Shipping firms have appealed to the Managing Director of Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman to intervene in the alleged blocking of channel by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG). In a petiti...