NASS fully committed to Buhari’s vision for transport sector-Ashafa
The Chairman Senate Committee on Land Transport, Senator Gbenga Ashafa has stated that the National Assembly is committed to the success of President Muhammadu Buhari’s vision for the transport sector which would be beneficial to all Nigerians.
Insurance can hit N1trn premium income by 2020 — Law Union & Rock MD
THE insurance sector can rake in N1 trillion premium income by 2020 if there is collaboration among operators in the industry, Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Law Union & Rock Plc, Mr. Jide Orimolade, has said. Orimolade, who made the assertion at a media forum in Lagos, stated that operators should collaborate and curb rate cutting, noting that continuous abuses in rate cutting will not augur well for the industry.
ED-EL-KABIR: Ambode, Obasa, others preach love, unity
As Lagos residents join the rest of the world today to celebrate this year’s Ed-el-Kabir festival, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa and Senator Gbenga Ashafa have urged Muslims in the country to imbibe the values of sacrifice, love among citizens to foster unity.
Crisis hit freight forwarding groups
THERE are indications that crisis may be brewing in the freight forwarding sub-sector of the Nigerian maritime industry as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Agents, ANLCA, Mr. Peter Obi, has been accused of anti-association activities. Already, Obi has been given two weeks ultimatum to disassociate himself from other freight forwarding groups or face sanctions.
Expect made-in-Ogoja rice by December — Ayade
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, has disclosed that the ultra-modern rice mill currently under construction in Ogoja Local Government Area of the state, will roll out its first wholly bagged rice by the end of December 2017.
Vanguard correspondent emerges Aba NUJ chairman
The Aba Federated Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Abia State Council, has elected a new leadership, with Mr. Eric Ugbor of the Vanguard newspaper, as chairman.
Port Security: IMO strengthen Nigerians on vessels anti-terrorism
THE International Maritime Organisation, IMO, has commenced moves to take Nigeria’s implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security, ISPS, Code convention of the organisation, to full completion. Nigeria has already achieved 90 per cent compliance.
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HP launches Ink Tank printers for high-volume home users
HP Inc. has unveiled the new HP DeskJet GT 5820/10 All-in-One series targeted at high-volume home users looking for a wireless ink tank printer that never stops.
3rd generation Porsche Cayenne completes 4.4m kilometre hot and cold test
THE third generation of Porsche’s Cayenne is in the starting blocks. The new edition of this successful model, which has achieved more than 760,000 sales since 2002, has undergone a complex and challenging series of examinations. Taking place across the globe and under extreme conditions, these tests ensure that the SUV meets the highest quality requirements set by Porsche.
ONDO EXCO: Meet Akeredolu’s 28 wise men
AKURE —THE anxiety across Ondo State since Governor Rotimi Akeredolu took over the reins of power as the sixth executive governor, was doused on Wednesday as he finally constituted his cabinet consisting of 28 wise men. They include 18 commissioners and 10 Special Advisers. The people of the sunshine state prayed that the actual change they voted for will have a human face as the executive council members rolled up their sleeves to work for the development of the state.
