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Nigerdock rewards long-service employees

Determined to encourage employees, Nigerdock has recognised and honoured several employees for their meritorious and diligent service to the company. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the employees were recognised during the company’s recent long service award ceremony. “The awardees are attached to Nigerdock’s shipyard, free zone, and corporate divisions,” the statement read...
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Coast Guard Bill will enhance ports security — Stakeholders

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have expressed strong support for the Coast Guard Bill currently before the National Assembly, describing it as a crucial step in enhancing the federal government’s efforts to secure the nation’s maritime domain. In a recent statement, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency stated that the remarks came during a...
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Ajaero commends maritime workers

The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has praised the transformation of the union under the leadership of Adewale Adeyanju, with just months remaining until the general election of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria. Ajaero made the commendation on Tuesday during the plenary session of the MWUN National Executive Council in Lagos....
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Nuhu seeks NCAA exit amid battle for DG position

Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Musa Nuhu, has submitted his terminal leave letter to the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, being a new twist in the battle for the exalted position. The PUNCH had reported the horse race involving the acting DG of the NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, and a few industry...
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Mikano Motors launches Changan X7 Plus, CS 95

Head of African Sales at Changan, Stephanie Wang, has said the company has sold over 2.5 million vehicles globally in the first 11 months of 2024, with new energy vehicle sales exceeding 640,000 units. She added that the company’s overseas sales amounted to 340,000 units, marking a year-on-year growth of 53 per cent. Wang made...
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FRC drums support for Tax Reform Bills

The Fiscal Responsibility Commission has called for strong support across geopolitical zones for the controversial Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly. The Chairman of the Commission, Victor Muruako, made this call during an interaction with academics and journalists on the sidelines of the Fellowship Lecture and Investiture Ceremony of the Capital Market Academics...
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AfDB mobilises $2.2bn for Nigeria’s agro-industrial hubs

The African Development Bank Group has facilitated the mobilisation of $2.2bn to advance the second phase of Nigeria’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones initiative. This commitment was made during the Africa Investment Forum, Morocco, where Nigerian state governors, leaders from multilateral development organisations, diplomats, and private sector investors gathered to show their support. According to a...
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FG to sanction airlines over delayed ticket refunds

The Federal Government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority is out to sanction airlines over inability to make refunds for cancelled or delayed flights spanning more than five hours. The aviation body’s stance is against the backdrop of a barrage of complaints by travellers against the erring airlines amid varying practices by airlines that have...
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AirFlyBird reiterates commitment to safety standards

The management of Flygbird Aircraft Services, an air operator licensed by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, has reiterated its commitment to safety precautions after a mishap that led to its aircraft losing two engines. It will be recalled that the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau on Sunday commenced an investigation into what it termed a serious...
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