Islamic Republic of Iran has said it is considering establishing auto spare parts plants in Nigeria in furtherance of the Federal Government’s newly adopted automotive policy to drive indigenous manufacturing of vehicles in the country. Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Saeed Koozechi disclosed this while briefing newsmen at a press conference for the first Iran Solo Exhibition to be held in Lagos in June.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola will tomorrow commissioned Candel Company Limited’s integrated manufacturing facility for crop protection chemicals and foliar fertilizers at the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos. Candel Company Limited, which is an agricultural inputs development and distribution company, said that the multi-billion naira project, which is in its first phase, when completed will deliver a facility with capacity for 80 million litres of formulated products per annum.

Experiential Marketing (Brand Activation) is becoming the fastest growing segment of the Integrated Marketing Communications, IMC sub-sector. Activation Agencies search for new ways to amplify every marketing campaign to reach pre-destined consumer attraction. Princewill Ekwujuru examines activities of Experiential Agencies and challenges in brand Activation.

Century Group (CG), a global consortium actively involved in oil and gas sector in the Nigerian and West African sub region has unveiled two strategic solutions aimed at helping oil and gas operators maximise their resources and sustain profitability even in the face of the crisis occasioned by the fall in oil prices.

A joint e-commerce logistics initiative, AIG Express, launched recently by Rocket Internet backed online retailer, Jumia.com and online marketplace, Kaymu.com wants to create about 100, 000 jobs across the different countries they operate in across Africa. The new service which aims to highlight an emerging ecosystem of jobs in e-commerce will also focus on operations management and infrastructure development.