Ayade, Amaechi, others to brainstorm on harnessing Africa’s Maritime Logistics

Ayade, Amaechi, others to brainstorm on harnessing Africa’s Maritime Logistics

The Annual African Shipping & Oil Roundtable/Award Dinner, facilitated by Africa Business and Logistics Support Services (ABALSS) UNLIMITED, a platform promoting Regional Integration and Economic Sustainability through Maritime and Energy Sectors in Africa, will come up 20th – 22nd September...
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Eid-el-Kabir: Delta Speaker facilitates with  muslims

Eid-el-Kabir: Delta Speaker facilitates with muslims

The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya on Sundayemphasized the need for Nigerians to live together in peace and harmony.  In a message on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival, igbuya urged Muslims to hold on to Islamic...
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Criticism trails suspension of Abuja-Kaduna train services

Criticism trails suspension of Abuja-Kaduna train services

An economist, Dr Matthew R. Otoide has criticized the suspension of Abuja-Kaduna train l services by the management of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).  Dr Otoide, in a four paragraph statement sent to  www.citybusinessnews.com onSunday, September 11, 201...
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‘Ownership claims of change begins with me campaign is sheer blackmail’

‘Ownership claims of change begins with me campaign is sheer blackmail’

I read with utter shock and disbelief the reported claim by some people that the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stole their concept of ‘CHANGE BEGINS WITH ME’, which was launched by the President on Thursday, 8th...
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GM recalls 4.3m vehicles worldwide

GM recalls 4.3m vehicles worldwide

General Motors has recalled 4.3 million vehicles for a software problem that can prevent airbags from deploying in a crash.   The defect, which according to agency report affects all of GM’s current full-size pickups and Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs),...
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Kia introduces 8-speed FWD automatic transmission

Kia introduces 8-speed FWD automatic transmission

Kia Motors has revealed details of its advanced new eight-speed automatic transmission (8AT), engineered for use in front-wheel drive vehicles. Kia’s new front-wheel drive 8AT (FWD 8AT) has been developed in-house by the Korean manufacturer, engineered to of...
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Infiniti delivers 145, 000 vehicles in seven months

Infiniti delivers 145, 000 vehicles in seven months

Infiniti achieved a new global sales record in August. Total sales of over 17,150 were up 2 percent compared to  August 2015 representing the best ever August result.   From January to August, Infiniti sold almost 145,000 vehicles, an increase...
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‘Critical Role of regulation in development of Africa’s Ports’

‘Critical Role of regulation in development of Africa’s Ports’

A-two day African Ports Evolution, West Africa edition forum, has ended  in Accra with the call for regulation and competitiveness to control the industry. The forum was designed to provide West African government, terminal operators, port authorities and ser...
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‘Samsung Galaxy Note 7 too dangerous to use’

‘Samsung Galaxy Note 7 too dangerous to use’

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says owners of the  Galaxy Note 7 smartphones should turn them off and stop using them because of the risk that their batteries can explode. The agency also says it’s working with Samsung on an...
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N500b bond: Lagos to access N60b in 2016

N500b bond: Lagos to access N60b in 2016

The Lagos State Bond will span over a period of three to five years, the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said.     According to the Governor, for the current appropriation year, the state can only draw N60 billion from the...
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Frsc deploys 20,000 personnel, 697 vehicles for Sallah patrols

Frsc deploys 20,000 personnel, 697 vehicles for Sallah patrols

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 20,000 for the sallah celebration scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.    According to the FRSC Corps Marshall, Boboye Oyeyemi, the agency was not comfortable with road clashes and casualties, deposit their red...
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Conoil shareholders to get N2.08b dividend

Conoil shareholders to get N2.08b dividend

For the year ended December 31, 2015, shareholders of Conoil Plc are to get N2.08 Billion, amounting to N3 per share, compared to N1 paid in the previous year.    Despite challenges within the operating year, the company also declared...
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‘We will not abdicate our roles in maritime sector to anybody’

‘We will not abdicate our roles in maritime sector to anybody’

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has restated that the Agency is capable of carrying out its regulatory functions and will not abdicate its mandate to anybody. Dr. Peterside made this...
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Mixed reactions as INEC shifts Edo elections to Sept 28

Mixed reactions as INEC shifts Edo elections to Sept 28

Mixed reactions continue to trail final decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone Edo Governorship election scheduled for this Saturday toSeptember 28, 2016.   While the State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) M...
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