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NIGERIA, which has been hit hardest by collapse in movement of goods around as a result of inefficient transport system, poor road governance, delays, corruption or bribery, etc. will soon say bye to cargo delays, courtesy of USAID/MARKETS.
THE long awaited award of contract for reconstruction of Nkalagu-Ikem-Nsukka F117 Road, has been approved for award by the Federal Executive Council in Abuja.
Imo State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it apprehended 1,350 road traffic offenders for committing 1,411 offences this year.
MEMBERS of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Anambra State, have said in Awka, that they will work hard to ensure that the incumbent Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, is reelected in next year's election in view of his achievements since assuming office in 2006.
An Indian vehicle manufacturer has launched its brands in the Kenyan market in a move that is bound to intensify competition.
Kenya Ferry Services Limited has requested tenders for the expansion of its Peleleza mooring jetty to accommodate the two 70-metre new ferries.
Sand quarry owners in Magarini District must from now on sell their sand to the Magarini Sand Harvesters Cooperative Society.
Employers are opposed to a section of the draft constitution, but have generally termed it as a good document for Kenya.
ZIMBABWE could have lost millions of dollars in a diamond sale after Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) authorised Sabi Gold Mine to auction gems for a song, businessdigest can reveal. Documents in our possession show that Sabi sold gemstones weighing 31,5 kg (157 968,71 carats) for US$3,50 per carat and realised US$553 890,49 on March 6 this year.
ALL state-owned tertiary education institutions in the country are understaffed with the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) being the hardest hit, a report by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education has shown.
PUBLIC Service minister Elphas Mukonoweshuro on Wednesday said a national civil service payroll and skills audit will begin on November 30, but will exclude soldiers and other security personnel.
The judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Niger State chapter on Thursday suspended its three-week industrial action following a memorandum of understanding between the state government and the union.Speaking at the signing of the agreement, the state Attorney- General and Commissioner of Justice, Adamu Usman, said this became necessary so as to avert further industrial dispute in the sector ...
The National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), and the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Unit of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have described the frequent outbursts by the Minister of Works and Urban Development, Dr Hassan Lawal, over poor state of infrastructure nothing short of playing to the gallery.
With soaring electricity prices making many South Africans cringe, people could soon switch to alternative power in their homes, writes Neo Semono.
Holidaymakers who will be driving to their destinations might be disappointed about a 27 cent fuel increase expected ahead of the festive season.
GROUP OF 20: Africa gets seat at policy table
East African governments hope to open up all job opportunities for fair competition among the region's citizens even as concern rises that retaining national immigration laws in the signed common market protocol could restrict movement of labour.
Exporters of live animals to Mauritius are preparing to resume the business following the recent rainfall that has improved pasture in Coast province.
China is making a big push to encourage greater international use of its currency, the renminbi.
According to oil marketers, the Kenyan refinery is holding some 300, 000 tonnes of crude belonging to marketers.
The ECOWAS Council of Ministers on Saturday, 21st November 2009 in Abuja authorized the release of two million US dollars during the first quarter of 2010 for the commencement of the regional logistics project in Sierra Leone as ECOWAS' contribution to the project which would bolster the capacity of the region to undertake Peace Support Operations (PSOs).
At least 10 people were killed last night when a bus collided head-on with a truck transporting grapes on the notorious Moloto Road.
Tailors and textile dealers, have expressed optimism of having much profit in their respective business, as preparation for the Muslim feast of Eid-ul-Adha commonly called Tobaski intensifies.
The Gambia on Friday joined the rest of Africa to observe the 20th anniversary of UN Africa Industrialisation Day, at a ceremony held at the conference hall of the Independence Stadium in Bakau. This yearÂ's theme is: Industrialisation for integration.
The ministries of Trade, Industry and Employment and Finance and Economic Affairs in collaboration with the European Commission ((EC) office in The Gambia, last Saturday November 21st held an open forum on the update of the negotiation of economic partnership agreement between West Africa and the European Commission, at the Independence Stadium in Bakau.
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