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Dangote to slash sugar import by 40%
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Dangote refinery’ll account for half of Africa’s oil – OPEC

The capacity of the Dangote Refinery, according to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, will account for more than half of Africa’s expected distillation additions in the medium term. This was stated by OPEC in its latest World Oil Outlook, which Nairametrics saw on October 31. OPEC estimates that Arica’s distillation additions in the medium […]

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NPA commissions first export processing terminal in Lagos

The Managing Drector of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Mohammed Bello-Koko, commissioned the first Export Processing Terminal in Lagos on Tuesday to facilitate export-bound cargo access to the Lagos Seaports – Apapa and Tin-Can Island. The Diamond Star EPT, the first of ten licenced terminals to be commissioned by the NPA, will allow Nigeria to maximise […]

Flights to South-South most expensive - NBS
Aviation

Air Transport Services union suspends strike

The Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has called off its industrial action over Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited’s sacking of its staff. It would be recalled that the union had proceeded on the industrial action to protest the sacking of 34 members of the union without due process. According to Vanguard, the Deputy […]

Oil and Gas

Conoil records N90bn revenue in nine months

Petroleum products marketing firm, Conoil Plc has reported a profit of N90.29 billion in the first 9 months of 2022. According to Nairametrics, before taxes, the company made N2.9 billion in the first nine months of the year, compared to N1.59 billion during the same time last year. It recorded a gross profit margin of […]

Flights to South-South most expensive - NBS
News

Aviation workers protest disengagement at Lagos airport

Members of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria on Tuesday protested against the unprovoked termination” of the appointment of 34 aviation workers by the operators of the airport terminal, the B-Courtney Aviation Services Limited. According to Channels, the protesting workers blocked the entrance gates of the Murtala Mohammed Airport 2 Terminal in […]

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Amaechi’s patriotism remained till death, Obi mourns ex-minister

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Tuesday mourned the first republic minister of aviation, Mbazulike Amaechi.   In a condolence message released on Tuesday, Obi stated that the patriotism of the ex-minister reminded till his last moment. AMBusiness reported that the former aviation minister died in the early hours of Tuesday. […]

Uganda Airlines to start Lagos flights Dec - CEO
Aviation

Uganda Airlines to start Lagos flights Dec – CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines, Jenifer Bamuturaki, has said the airline will begin flights to Nigeria in December. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that Bamuturaki disclosed this on Monday during the 18th AKWAABA Africa Travel and Tourism Market held in Lagos. According to her, flights to Lagos will begin before the end […]

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Ex-Aviation Minister Amaechi dies

A First Republic Nigerian Minister, Mbazulike Amaechi, has passed away on Tuesday. According to The Sun, the former aviation minister died in the early hours of Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Until his death, he was a nationalist and the only surviving member of the Zikist Movement. The news of his demise was confirmed on Tuesday […]

Osinbajo-led council tackles skill gaps among graduates
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Osinbajo-led council tackles skill gaps among graduates

The National Council on Skills under the leadership of Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has begun efforts towards bridging the skills gap between graduates of tertiary institutions and the labour market. News Agency of Nigeria reported that the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, disclosed this during a press brief with State House correspondents, after a […]

9mobile appoints Oni-Egboma new CFO
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9mobile appoints Oni-Egboma new CFO

Mrs. Nkem Oni-Egboma has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer by Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited, otherwise known as 9mobile. Thoroughbred specialist Oni-Egboma brings to 9mobile, extensive experience working in the financial services sector and knowledge in business planning, business development, international trade services, internal control and audit, treasury operations, and risk management. The new […]