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In matters concerning technical assistance, the Public Procurement Law and other subsisting regulations provide for the use of external consultants with the requisite expertise.
World airline body, International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the signing of a Multilateral Statement of Policy Principles regarding the Implementation of Bilateral Air Service Agreements by seven states and the European Commission.
Air Mid-West Nigeria is set to fly the nation's airspace shortly with the delivery of its Boeing737-500 expected in the country in the fortnight.
Senegalese authorities have detailed initial plans for a new national carrier, Senegal Airlines, aimed at succeeding the troubled Air Senegal International venture early next year.
South African Airways (SAA), has introduced a promotional fare of $311 (N46, 650) for its economy class passengers on the Lagos-Johannesburg-Lagos route to mark 11 years of flight operations in Nigeria.
Towards supporting the efforts of governments in cushioning the effects of the global crisis, World Bank has said it is preparing a development policy operation of $500 million (N75.5 billion) for approval in early 2010 to support the Federal Government's response to the global financial crisis.
The shares of Guaranty Trust Assurance was listed on the official list of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday as the Exchange lists a total of 10 billion shares of company at 50 kobo each at N3.per share.
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) in partnership with LEAP, a non-governmental organization has commenced a business leadership training programme for the bank's SME customers across the country.
Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has renewed appeal to the Federal Government to address inadequate human capital development, unemployment and corruption in the national economy.
Recently, The Management of Sheraton Abuja Hotel set their sails once more on Community Development as Mr. Morten Ebbesen the General Manager of the Hotel opened up the Hotel's latest beauty "The Penelope Garden at the Jungle Bar to host 42 wives of Heads of Missions for a charity Bazaar for less privileged children within the Abuja Rural Community.
Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has commended the management of Associated Bus Company Plc for aligning its vision and mandate of making the nation's highway safe.
Dana Motors Limited, sole distributor of the Kia range of automobile in Nigeria, has described its decision to appoint Germaine Motors as its sales and service dealer in Lagos as a strategic alliance in furtherance of its mission to deliver quality service to owners of Kia brand vehicles. The motor company said the move was irrespective of their location across Nigeria.
Select owners and major handlers of Mack trucks in Africa are currently undergoing training programme in Nigeria on the maintenance strategies for the new technology being deployed in the engine of the trucks.
Comptroller general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Alhaji Dikko Abdullahi, has said that two Bell Helicopters have been acquired by the service to boost its war against smugglers and cross borders crimes.
THE Central Bank of Nigeria CBN appointed management for Oceanic bank has brought about dramatic change in the affairs of the bank. About 100 days after the CBN intervention and bail out funds injected into the bank visible changes are now evident in the bank.
In a bid to keep the Nigerian business environment abreast of the current best practice in professional administration, the Chartered Institute of Administration has advised professionals to update their skills to ensure efficient use of resources to help their organizations survive the hard times and gain competitive advantage.
KADUNA State governor, Mohammed Namadi Sambo, recently concluded a tour of the 23 local government areas during which he commissioned a number of projects and also used the opportunity to flag off work on some others.
THE global corruption watchdog, Transparency International, TI, has just released its yearly Corruption Perception Index for 2009. And what has made the headlines in the last few days is that Nigeria has slumped in the latest ranking. The country is placed 130 out of the 180 countries covered by the report.
ABOUT 50 years ago, a great warrior, "Ovuworie", migrated from Ihero family in Okpe-Isoko to Onyah in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State and later settled in a place called Osekwenike, now in Bayelsa. One of his sons was Okorie.
RIGHT from the First Republic, up to the tenure of Rashidi Ladoja, not a single governor of Oyo State has had the privilege of being given a second term.
Former President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Chuka Momoh has come out to douse the controversy over the eligibility of Sports Minister/Chairman, National Sports Commission, NSC, Engineer Sani Ndanusa to contest as president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).
It was a graduation of Men and women who have been called as pastors and evangelists and by the ceremony, they were being sent out to transform lives of men and women through the power of God so that they can be useful and good citizens of the nation. It was therefore an occasion of great joy as friends and family members from around Lagos State and beyond came together to witness the 51st ...
"You have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shall not kill; and whosever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I (Jesus) say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell ...
President of the Nigerian Golf Federation, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has pointed at local golf calendar harmonization as one of the immediate objectives of his administration at the Federation.
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mrs. Farida Waziri has commended the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) for repositioning the country's tourism sector.
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