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March 25, 2017 No Responses

NSE places UNIC Insurance on full suspension

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has placed ordinary Shares of UNIC Insurance Plc on full suspension with effect from March 22, 2017. According to the NSE, “This is in compliance with the process required for the approved Scheme of arrangement...

March 24, 2017 No Responses

Ford projects lower 2017 profits

By Michael Martinez, BBC – Citing front-loaded product launch costs and engineering expenses, Ford Motor Company said that much of the year-over-year decline it expects from its 2017 financial performance will occur in the first quarter. Ford said...

March 24, 2017 No Responses

Obaseki flags off 2017 NIPDs in Edo

Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, flagged off the 2017 National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs) at New Benin Market, in Benin, the state Capital. Addressing the women at the market, Obaseki stressed the importance of immunisation, urging them t...

March 24, 2017 No Responses

Osinbajo implores political leaders on dedication, fight against corruption

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has called on political leaders in the country to commit themselves to doing something collectively and individually that can alter the ways things are done in Nigeria for good. Osinbajo was speaking on Thursday when he...

March 24, 2017 No Responses

Road accident claims 5,053 Nigerians in one year

Between January and December 2016, Nigeria recorded not less than 11, 363 road accident nationwide. Within the period, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recorded the highest number of accidents, followed by Kaduna and Niger States, while Borno and Bayelsa record...

March 24, 2017 No Responses

Twitter considers paid membership option

By Dave Lee, BBC. – Twitter is considering adding a paid membership option for businesses and power users. The micro-blogging service, which has struggled to grow its user base in recent years, is carrying out surveys to “assess interest” in...

March 24, 2017 No Responses

Cosco Shipping records 29 % drop in profit

Cosco Shipping International (Hong Kong) has seen its profit for the year ended December 31, 2016 plunge by 29 percent to HKD 236.5 million (USD 30.4 million) from HKD 362 million (USD 46.6 million) reported a year earlier. Although the...

March 24, 2017 No Responses

LCCI Photo News

Ambassador, Royal Norwegian Embassy, Jens – Petter Kjemprud and President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (LCCI) during a Courtesy Visit by the Ambassador to the LCCI on Thursday (23/3/2017) at the Commerce House.

March 23, 2017 No Responses

LADOL Boss, Jadesimi, to address global forum on development

Managing Director of the Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics base (LADOL), Dr. Amy Jadesimi, will early next month be addressing a Global Forum on Development under the auspices of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), in Paris, France. Th...

March 23, 2017 No Responses

NIMASA DG reiterates commitment to ISPS Code implementation

In spite of the success recorded in the Implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code in Nigeria, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that th...

March 23, 2017 No Responses

Terminal Operators: Concession agreement review will address unforeseen developments, challenges

Private terminal operators at the nation’s seaports have commended the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for taking bold steps and for her initiatives to address factors militating against efficient port operations. The Seaport Terminal Ope...

March 23, 2017 No Responses

INTELS bags NIPR excellence award

Nigeria’s oil and gas logistics giant, INTELS Nigeria Limited has won the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Rivers State Branch “Award for Excellence in Public Relations and Community Development”. The award was conferred on INTELS at a cere...

March 23, 2017 No Responses

Edo to work with PaxHerbal Clinic on agriculture

Edo State Government is set to collaborate with PaxHerbal Clinic and Research Laboratory, Ewu to create Agricpreneurs and work out the modalities for putting resources together for farmers to take advantages of this rare opportunity provided. The State’s...

March 23, 2017 No Responses

Out of 93,000, Tony Elumelu Foundation announces 1,000 successful applicants

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), an African founded and funded 21st century philanthropic organization committed to entrepreneurship development has ushered in an additional 1,000 African entrepreneurs. According to the foundation, applications were rece...