Dangote to launch own shipping fleet to boost maritime operation
By Godwin Oritse In a move to address limited shipping capacity and the rising cost of road transportation, which have hindered its regional expansion, Dangote Industries has concluded plans to acquire its own vessels to facilitate the movement of its products from Nigeria to markets across West and Central Africa. Speaking from the perspective of […]
AOS opens for business in Nigeria
Profiliant Development Resources Limited, a sales and business development consultancy, has finalised plans to hold this year’s edition of the Anatomy-of-Selling (AOS) programme.
NCRIB urges N/A not to repeal Workmen’s Compensation Act
Dr Teslim Sanusi, President, Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), on Wednesday urged the National Assembly not to repeal the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Sanusi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the move would further have a negative effect on industry. Sanusi said that s
Climatologist advises on weather condition
A Climatologist, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, on Wednesday, advised Nigerians to find ways to mitigate the effects of the prevailing heat conditions. The expert told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the excessive heat being experienced in most parts of the country was part of the effects of global warming.
New IMF report advises on stimulus exit strategies
The global economy is recovering, part-ly due to the fiscal and monetary support. The cost of combating the crisis around the world runs into trillions of dollars, but recovery would have been slower without the policy support, IMF economists say.
AfDB Board Approves Agriculture Sector Strategy
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Board approved on Wednesday, 17 February 2010 in Tunis, the institution’s 2010-2014 Agricultural Sector Strategy.
