Rubber Industry stakeholders in Nigeria are earnestly expecting the Federal Government and the South-West governors to support the promotion of rubber cultivation in order to further boost the Nigerian economy. The stakeholders under the umbrella of the National Rubber Producers Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NARPPMAN) made the call during the fifth Odua International…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced the appointments of Mary Mulili, and Mohamed Alhajie Samoura as the new chief executive officers of its subsidiaries in Kenya and Sierra Leone, respectively. In a statement, UBA’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, said that the strategic appointments underscored the bank’s commitment to fostering diversity, empowering local…
The Newly elected President of Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), Ifeanyi Okoye,has given insight into challenges facing the manufacturing sector leading to the closure of some companies and exit of some multinational companies from Nigeria.The Vanguard Newspaper reported that Okoye said: “There are a lot of issues that are bothering manufacturers in this country.He said: “One…
▪︎SUV jeep. Image credit: Newsweek.com Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) account for 20 per cent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions globally. The report, by the International Energy Agency (IEA) Analysts Mathilde Huismans, and Jules Sery, said SUVs weigh 200-300 kg more than an average medium-sized car and typically take up nearly 0.3 m2 more space – emitting…
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“I’m resting after delivering the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery.” Alhaji Aliko Dangote made this comment, today, in response to Mr Femi Otedola’s invitation to come and invest in Eko Atlantic city. He spoke during the groundbreaking ceremony of the 43-storey building new First Bank Head Office at Eko Atlantic City in Lagos. Dangote said:…
Emphasising on the theme, “From Policy to Practice” IMO said that the theme underscores IMO’s core mission of ensuring that the global regulatory framework it develops is not merely adopted in principle but translated into concrete national legislation, enforcement and day-to-day operations across the maritime sector.
So the vision of going into these countries is paying off and we will continue to invest in Africa
Felix Enwemadu, is the General Manager of PepsiCo Nigeria, the company relies heavily on Nigerian farmers to sustain its operations, with key supplies coming through partnerships with Flour Mills of Nigeria and Presco Plc. In this interview with Nairametrics, he explained the broader benefits of this strategy across agricultural value chain. Nairametrics: How long has…
By Lucy Ekpeyoung Hysoung Sub Ji, Managing Director, LG Electronics Nigeria, says that LG ARTCOOL and DUACOOL are life changer because they are beyond just ACs as they are packed with health benefits such as the Plasmaster Ionizer+ that removes 99% of adhering bacteria and deodorizes and 40% fast cooling. Sub Ji, states this during…
