Tag: Nigeria

‘Tourism is Nigeria’s new oil’
September 28, 2016 No Responses

‘Tourism is Nigeria’s new oil’

Despite the current economic recession, Nigeria’s future is bright, as the country diversifies its economy away from oil, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said in Lagos on Tuesday. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the 2016 World Tourism Day...
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Nigeria to reintroduce weigh bridges
September 28, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria to reintroduce weigh bridges

(NAN) The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, said on Tuesday that the Federal Government would reintroduce the use of weigh bridges on the nation’s highways. Mr. Fashola made the disclosure while answering questions from journalists at ...
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Ford confirms Coscharis as sole distributor in Nigeria
September 28, 2016 No Responses

Ford confirms Coscharis as sole distributor in Nigeria

*Ends relationship with RT Briscoe –  Ford Motor Company has consolidated its dealer representation in Nigeria, ending its association with local distributor RT Briscoe as of 30 June 2016, while reinforcing its partnership with Coscharis Motors Limited ...
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Senate probes four banks over alleged MTN’s transfer of $13.9B
September 28, 2016 No Responses

Senate probes four banks over alleged MTN’s transfer of $13.9B

The Senate has   directed its Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions to investigate the alleged illegal repatriation of $13.9 billion to South Africa by MTN through its bankers between 2006 and 2016.   The probe is also expected...
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Labour mobilises for nationwide strike
September 27, 2016 No Responses

Labour mobilises for nationwide strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affilitate unions on Monday in Abuja commenced tactical mobilization for nationwide strike against reported plan by the Federal Government to sale national assets.   Addressing journalists in Abuja, president of (NLC...
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FG to get $1Billion loan from AfDB
September 27, 2016 No Responses

FG to get $1Billion loan from AfDB

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $1 billion loan to cover the deficits in Nigeria’s 2016 budget.    AfDB President, Akinwunmi Adesina told Journalists on Monday  after meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and other members of the...
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NIMASA boss decries negative impact of oil spills
September 27, 2016 No Responses

NIMASA boss decries negative impact of oil spills

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has said described preparedness and core training as the panacea for handling oil spills in the maritime environment. The Director General said this w...
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Coscharis, Nigeria Club celebrate BMW at 100
September 27, 2016 No Responses

Coscharis, Nigeria Club celebrate BMW at 100

In celebration of BMW‘s 100 years anniversary, Coscharis Motors in association with the BMW Club Nigeria celebrated the epoch making event at the Eko Atlantic City, Lagos  with the display of a wide range of BMW models and trim levels....
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Lagos Trade Fair targets 500,000 visitors
September 27, 2016 No Responses

Lagos Trade Fair targets 500,000 visitors

Not less than 500,000 visitors are expected at the 2016 Lagos Trade Fair organized by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).   The Chairman, Trade Promotion Board, Mr Sola Oyetayo in a statement sent to www.citybusinessnews.com  said the...
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‘Integrated weed control critical to cassava revolution’
September 27, 2016 No Responses

‘Integrated weed control critical to cassava revolution’

Integrating diverse but proven weed management options drawn from mechanical, biological, cultural   and chemical weed control methods could help small-scale farmers overcome the limitations posed by weeds and help them maximize the benefits of genetic impro...
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CMA CGM Reshuffles Europe-West Africa Links
September 27, 2016 No Responses

CMA CGM Reshuffles Europe-West Africa Links

French container shipping company CMA CGM has amended the port rotation of the EURAF 3 and WAZZAN services which connect Europe to West Africa.  Starting on September 23, 2016, EURAF 3, operated with three vessels of 1,800    TEU, will add a...
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Wema Bank, Bank of Uganda brainstorm on performance management
September 27, 2016 No Responses

Wema Bank, Bank of Uganda brainstorm on performance management

Wema Bank, recently, hosted some staff of Uganda’s Apex Bank; The Bank of Uganda (BoU), on a week-long knowledge and skills sharing session on Balanced Score Card and Performance Management. Speaking on the BoU’s decision to take a cue from...
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NPA Photo News
September 27, 2016 No Responses

NPA Photo News

CHAIRMAN DUBAI PORT WORLD, RECIEVING A PLAQUE FROM MANAGING DIRECTOR OF  NPA,  HADIZA BALA USMAN
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FRSC Photo News
September 27, 2016 No Responses

FRSC Photo News

THE UNIT COMMANDER,  RS2.114 WHARF UNIT COMMAND,  ACC OO OLUMOTANMI ACCOMPANIED BY THE UNIT PROTOCOL OFFICER ARC ABIMBOLA H IDOWU, PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO ORC FISHING AND FOOD PROCESSING UNIT KIRIKIRI LIGHTER TERMINAL APAPA LAGOS,TO DISCUSS ROAD SAFETY ISSU...
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