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Operators seek US aid in port control training
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Operators seek US aid in port control training

The Nigerian Chamber of Shipping has encouraged the US to train personnel from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency on the country’s Port State Control system. The Punch reported that the president of NCS, Aminu Umar, made this call on Thursday in Lagos while he was hosting Lieutenant Commander Patrick Moon, the marine advisor, and the economic […]

Elon Musk discloses plans for self-driving cars
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Tesla increases model prices in the US

Tesla has increased the prices of its Model S, X, and Y electric vehicles in the United States by a low digit per cent, but they are still considerably lower than at the beginning of the year. Based on the company’s website, it raised the prices of all versions of its higher-priced Model S and […]

United States Flag attached to a building
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US employment rate drops to 3.5%

The United States economy continued to add jobs quickly leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate to 3.5 percent in March 3.6 percent. According to Reuters, this suggests a tight labor market that could lead to the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates again in May. The Labor Department’s closely watched employment report on Friday […]

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US drivers to sue GM over faulty vehicle transmission

A federal judge in Detroit, United States has approved a class-action lawsuit brought by drivers in 26 states against General Motors, claiming the auto giant made defective transmissions for around 800,000 vehicles produced between 2015 and 2019. Reuters reported that the U.S. District Judge David Lawson’s decision on Monday involved different models, including Chevrolet and […]