US solar jobs have risen 167% since 2010, new data shows
The solar industry in the U.S. employed 249,983 people in 2019, a 2.3% increase compared to the previous year, according…
Day: February 19, 2020
UK inflation unexpectedly hits six-month high in January, pushed up by fuel prices
British inflation unexpectedly struck a six-month high in January, pushed up by higher petrol prices and a smaller-than-usual drop in…
Senate invites Bigi and Pepsi manufacturers, as stiff competition continues
Popular soft drinks manufacturers, Messrs 7-Up Bottling Company, makers of Pepsi, and Rites Foods Limited, makers of Bigi drinks were recently invited by…
Wema Bank clears the air on alleged contempt suit
The management of Wema Bank has cleared the air on the alleged contempt suit that was earlier filed against it by…
Nigeria lost $750 million to crude oil theft in 2019 – NNPC
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, said Nigeria lost about $750 million to crude…
Asia markets bounce back as investors monitor China’s return to production
Asia markets mostly recovered on Wednesday after tumbling a day before, with investors closely monitoring China’s progress in returning to…
Continued border closure not sustainable – MAN
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has said that the continued closure of the country’s land borders is unsustainable as many…
SIFAX, SAHCO plan expansion across Africa
IFAX Group, the parent company of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc has said it plans to expand its operations into…
Accountant General fails to explain N2.9bn IPPIS funds, Senators kick
The Senate Public Accounts Committee adjourned abruptly on Tuesday following the inability of the Office of the Accountant General of…
Diverted flights: Some Nigerian passengers return by road
Some Nigerians stranded in Accra, Ghana after their flights were diverted due to inclement weather at the Murtala Muhammed International…
ICRC commends Sifax on concession agreement
THE Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission has commended the management of SIFAX Group for its level of compliance with the terms…
Shipping industry operators rally support for SON
THE leadership of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, has pledged to partner with the Standard Organisation of…
Petroleum products, bulk wheat dominate cargo throughput
REFINED petroleum products still dominate the nation’s import chart as over 316,247 metric tonnes of different refined petroleum products were…