My generation of Nigerians could be heading for a poorer, lonelier old age
The economic stats for Nigeria haven’t been good for quite a while and the consequent quality of life of an average Nigerian has been on the decline. The situation predated this administration. In fact, arresting the societal rot and improving the quality of life and living were among the campaign issues of this administration. Unfortunately, while […]
NLC faults alleged plan to sell TCN
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has faulted the alleged planned sale of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba said this in a statement entitled: “This Kite will not Fly’’ on Friday in Abuja. “The NLC has learnt with great consternation, a surreptitious plan to sell the TCN. “The report in the […]
FBN Insurance rewards retail agents
FBN Insurance Limited has rewarded her outstanding financial advisors, sales managers, senior sales manager and area sales managers as part of measures to motivate its retail sales force in line with its corporate strategy.
Chinese regulator mulls punishment for illegal pricing activities
China’s top market watchdog on Friday released draft rules to punish illegal pricing activities. It detailed fines for malpractices that disrupt market order and the practice among e-commerce platforms of setting different prices based on customers’ purchasing preferences. According to the State Administration for Market Regulation, dumping products at rates lower than cost price and […]
Nigeria is Canada’s second-largest trading partner in Africa, says High Commissioner
The Acting High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Mr Nicolas Simard, says Nigeria is the second-largest trading partner of Canada in Africa. Simard stated this while speaking on the celebration of 2021 Canadian National Day in Abuja The envoy said that the strong relationship between both countries cuts across all sectors including diplomacy, trade, development, […]
Law Union rebrands to Tangerine General
The company stated that the development is in line with its earlier acquisition by Verod Capital Management Limited, through the Verod Capital Growth Fund III, adding that with the move, Tangerine General joins other associated companies under the Tangerine Financial Africa brand of companies.
Siemens Energy, GIL Automation deal to deepen Local content in Nigeria’s oil, gas, power, other sectors
By Udeme Akpan THE partnership, signed between Siemens Energy Limited, and GIL Automation, would culminate in deepening Local content development in Nigeria, according to Siemens. In an interview with Vanguard, chief executive officer, Siemens Energy, Seun Suleiman, said: “This agreement with GIL Automation, will allow the indigenous company to access skill development, training, and joint […]
Minister urges group to register online to benefit from FG’s incentives
Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, on Friday urged members of Arewa Business Group to register online to benefit from Governments’ incentive to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The Director, Press & Public Relations, in the ministry, Mr Olujimi Oyetomi, said that the minister made the call when Arewa Business Group paid the […]
Nasarawa JSC suspends Chief Registrar, Deputy over alleged misconduct
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in Nasarawa State has suspended two senior officers over alleged misconduct, a statement by its Executive Secretary, Mr Isa Ebini-Kana, said in Lafia on Friday. It said that the officers – Mr Abdullahi Ahmed-Sani, Chief Registrar, High Court of Justice, and Mr Edward Ali-Liman, Deputy Chief Registrar (Personnel) – were […]
Positive reactions, as NASS passes PIB with two regulators
Experts and other stakeholders working in Nigeria’s petroleum industry have expressed optimism that reforms needed to grow the sector would happen following the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, by the National Assembly on Thursday.
Smart Ports: Roadmap to improved maritime landscape in Nigeria
By Timi Olubiyi THE importance of maritime sector in socio-economic and development of any nation is very crucial. According to figures from the World Trade Organisation, WTO, seaports currently represent one of the most important logistics centres due to the fact that more than 80 per cent of worldwide freight is transported using this method. Therefore, […]
