International Tourism: First Results of 2010 confirm Upward Trend
International tourism is steadily gaining momentum following an extremely challenging 2009. International tourist arrivals grew by 7% in the first two months of 2010 worldwide, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Growth was particularly strong in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. UNWTO forecasts international tourist arrivals to grow by 3% to 4% in 2010.
AfDB President reaffirms support for Cape Verde’s development
Group President, African Develop-ment Bank (AfDB), Donald Kaberuka, has reaffirmed the Bank’s support for Cape Verde’s development strategies.
CIBN holds AGM, elects new office holders
The banking industry is upbeat as the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) firms up all necessary arrangements towards ensuring a hitch-free 2009 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of new Office Holders that will steer the ship of the Institute for the next two years.
JTF uncovers bomb in construction firm’s premisis
STAFF of Setraco Nigeria Limited, a construction company, narrowly escaped death yesterday in Ughelli, Delta State, as two explosives suspected to be bombs were uncovered in the premises of the company.
Over 200 Business Leaders for Nigeria’s Confab in UK
On June 28- 29th 2010 some of the world’s leading corporations and their top business executives would gather at the Marriott Grosvenor Hotel in London to participate in Nigeria’s Golden Jubilee Business Summit to discuss the current economic trends, future outlook for the nation and today’s emerging opportunities in Nigeria under the government of Acting President Goodluck Jonathan.
Labour accuses Marubeni Engineering of expatriate quota abuse
ORGANISED Labour, under the umbrella of Nigerian National Fitters and Nigerian Welders Association, NNFA, and Nigerian Welders Association, NWA, have accused the management of Marubeni Engineering Limited, handling the power plant project at Ihovbor power plant site, Benin City, Edo state of expatriate quota abuse.
