Nigeria has been ranked as 45th in the world in terms of gross domestic product (GDP). This was disclosed last Tuesday at Abuja by Dr Dahiru Sanni of the Kaduna Business School in a speech delivered at the opening ceremony of the 2nd General Assembly of the Association of African Public Service Commissions (AAPSComs).

The Management of the Onne Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service generated over N34.996billion for the first half of the year January – June 2011, surpassing last year’s collection by over N10billion. The Command also recorded 43 cases of seizure, 76 detention and 5 arrests during the period.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has been called upon to undertake a decentralised electricity generation programme, tapping from renewable energy sources and other conventional sources.

UBM Montgomery West Africa Plc has pinpointed Nigeria as a strategic West Africa and global trade destination, saying that it plans to tap into the opportunities inherent in the country.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has asked for proposals from private firms and financial institutions seeking funds for agricultural projects in low-income countries.

Oceanic Bank International Plc has commenced MoneyGram international money transfer services at it’s over 370 locations across the country.

FEDERAL agencies in the Nigerian maritime industry have called for a fast tracked development of the maritime sector so as to attain the vision 20:20: 20 and improved the economic well being of Nigerians.

Lubricant Producers Association of Nigeria (LUPAN), have resolved to checkmate the activities of producers and marketers of faked and adulterated lubricants in the economy.

THE Lagos Deep Off-Shore Logistics (LADOL) Base has commenced maintenance work on one of the largest oil drilling rig in the country worth over

The Federal Government is set to empower women farmers as part of its new startegy to facilitate the development of the agricultural sector.