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March 7, 2017 No Responses

Abuja Airport closure: FG unveils measures to ease passengers’ plight

The Federal Government on Monday announced measures to ease the plight of passengers during the six weeks that the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja will be closed for the reconstruction of the sole runway. The measures were announced at...

March 6, 2017 No Responses

Process BTA, PTA in 24 hours, CBN tells Banks, Dealers

To curtail speculations and facilitate prompt assistance to genuine foreign exchange (FOREX) customers, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to henceforth ensure that all applications for Basic/Personal Travel Allowance (BTA/PTA) are processed ...

March 6, 2017 No Responses

Dana Air commences flights to Kaduna March 8

Following the imminent closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for Rehabilitation, Dana Air, operator of Imo Air has announced that it will commence flights to Kaduna on March 8, 2017. The airline said it will operate four daily flights...

March 6, 2017 No Responses

LCCI to Osinbajo: Sustain strategic engagement with Niger Delta stakeholders

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) at the weekend advised the Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo to sustain ongoing engagement with stakeholders in the Niger Delta. President of LCCI, Dr (Mrs) Nike Akande, said: “The country has witnessed...

March 6, 2017 No Responses

LCCI, MAN, Maritime business leaders to grace Town Hall on cargo charges

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and business leaders in the maritime industry have all geared up for a one-day town hall meeting on cargo and port handling charges. The town hall which...

March 5, 2017 No Responses

LCCI tasks state govts on land titles, multiple taxes, levies

By Moses Ebosele – The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Saturday challenged States Governments in Nigeria to take a cue from the current steps of the Federal Government to improve investment environment. Commending the creation of the.....

March 5, 2017 No Responses

Peugeot ‘reaches deal to buy opel’

(BBC)- France’s PSA Group, maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars, has reached a deal with General Motors to buy its Opel and Vauxhall brands, according to reports. PSA’s board agreed the deal on Friday, and an official announcement is planned...

March 4, 2017 No Responses

Ford to offer built-in moderm with wi-fi powered by Vodafone

Ford has partnered with Vodafone to bring 4G LTE connectivity to vehicles in Europe via the new FordPass Connect built-in modem and Wi-Fi hotspot capability. Incorporating an external aerial, the Wi-Fi hotspot according to a statement from Ford enables up...

March 4, 2017 No Responses

Fero Mobile unveils brand, two new devices in Nigeria

Fero Mobile, the newest entrant into the Nigerian mobile phone market has unveiled two new smart devices in Lagos. The devices are the Iris smart phone and the Royal A1 smart phone. The ‘EYE-conic’ IRIS smart phone comes with an...

March 4, 2017 No Responses

Halima Dangote seeks more women integration, empowerment in key technology leadership positions

Executive Director and Daughter of Africa’s richest man, Halima Dangote has premised Dangote Group’s support for women leaders in technology on the need to “sustainably integrate and empower women in the wave of digital led globalization that is redefini...

March 3, 2017 No Responses

Customs gives deadline for payment of vehicle duties

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) has approved a grace period of one month, between Monday, 13th March to Wednesday 12th April 2017 for owners of all vehicles within the Country whose customs duty has not been...

March 3, 2017 No Responses

FirstBank partners Oyo on Women Empowerment

As part of measures to empower women financially, FirstBank in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs recently held Oyo State Summit on Women Empowerment. According to First Bank, the event was hosted by the Wife of the...

March 3, 2017 No Responses

NSE Photo News

L – R shows Monday Usaide, Head, Market Development Department, Debt Management Office (DMO); Ade Bajomo, Executive Director, Market Operations and Technology, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Abraham Nwankwo, Director General, DMO; Oladele Afolabi, Direct...