GENERAL NEWS (NIGERIA)

The opportunities for the private sector to play a part in Nigeria’s infrastructure development and support the expansion of key areas of industry identified as ripe for growth will be explored in a forthcoming report by the global research and advisory company Oxford Business Group (OBG). The Report: Nigeria 2023 ...

At The Big 5 Construct Nigeria, taking place between 27 and 29 September 2022 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, leading industry buyers and sellers from Africa and beyond will come together to promote innovation, share cutting edge knowledge, and accelerate business, in a safe and convenient environment.  Following the disruptions forced on the construction ...

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has taken the seamless cargo clearance crusade to Aba  in collaboration with one of the International Accredited Firms undertaking its offshore Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP), COTECNA, as they recently held a one-day sensitisation programme on seamless importation and clearance of cargo for importers, manufacturers ...

Emirates, the United Arab Emirate Airline, has suspended all flights to and from Nigeria with effect from September 1, 2022 over its inability to repatriate its funds from the country. A statement issued on Thursday by Emirates lamented its inability to repatriate its funds from Nigeria, saying its decision to ...

Coscharis Motors Plc has resolved to further deliver value for money to their numerous stakeholders in all ramifications of their customer engagement.  The leading automotive player in Nigeria made the resolve following a two-day strategy retreat session for the top management team. From the sales of their brand new vehicles down ...

Heritage Bank Plc has entered into a partnership with the 301 Heavy Airlift Group Cooperative Multipurpose Society, Nigerian Airforce (301 HAG CMS),  to leverage impactful digital banking solutions that will enhance HAG CMS’ financial wellbeing and take its members’ experiences to a new level. The bank revealed that through its ...

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has said its Whistle-Blower Initiative will deepen transparency, and accountability and uphold a high standard in the administration of the tax system in the state. The Executive Chairman of the LIRS, Ayodele Subair, at the official launching of the initiative in Lagos on Friday, ...

ARTSPLIT, the pioneering art trading platform for African art, closed its split and lease online auction MOCONA – a Modern and Contemporary African Arts, Auction on Sunday, 31st of July, with a closing event and exhibition at Hourglass Gallery, attended by the key figures in the Lagos art scene and ...

Ford Trucks, winner of the prestigious IToY Award in Hannover with its F-MAX in 2018, returns to IAA Transportation with its new surprise on its way to zero emmission, technologies and innovations that will advance towards its global competition as a distinctive player in production, design, and product development. Ford’s ...

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) said it has unsealed the premises of Messrs. Uche-Obi Investment Limited in Jalingo as directed in a Federal High Court judgement in Taraba State. The suit was filed by one Chief Uche Obi seeking a declaration that SON entry to the premises of his ...