Anna Okon Worried about the spate of accidents on high sea, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency and the International Maritime Organisation have equipped stakeholders and operators in the maritime industry with requisite knowledge to address the menace. The Director-General, NIMASA, Dr Dakuku Peterside, explained that marine accidents were avoidable, maintaining that over 80 […] …
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Firm opens in-flight catering service at Lagos airport
A catering firm, LSG Sky Chefs, in partnership with an indigenous firm, Things Remembered, has opened an in-flight catering service facility at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The firm, in a statement on Tuesday, said the facility was designed to produce up to 10,000 meals a day as it was equipped with modern facilities, […] …
Jeep, Fiat, Dodge set for relaunch in Nigeria
Rasheed Bisiriyu Nigeria looks set to witness the relaunch of Jeep, Fiat and Dodge, three popular automobile brands under under the stable of Kewalram Chanrai Group. A statement by the auto firm said the resurgence of the auto brands in Nigeria was based on the demand by its customers, adding that it planned to leverage […] …
Bridgestone/Asahi expands tyre service centre, plans mobile workshop
Rasheed Bisiriyu Worried by the sale of substandard new tyres and services, Asahi Brands Limited, distributor of Bridgestone and Firestone, in Nigeria has announced plans to establish one tyre service centre in every quarter. It also indicated its preparedness to introduce mobile tyre service facility and take its team of experts with equipment to the […] …
Transporters back FG’s railway revival project
Rasheed Bisiriyu Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria says its members are not threatened by the restoration of the nation’s railway system. The union, which spoke through the Deputy National President (Administration) of RTEAN, Alhaji Musa Muhammed, in Lagos expressed its support for the Federal Government’s railway modernisation projects across the country. Muhammed, who is […] …
CFAO Yamaha unveils Crux Rev motorcycle
CFAO Yamaha Motor Nigeria Limited has unveiled a new motorcycle, Crux Rev, for the nation’s market. The Managing Director, CFAO Yamaha Motor Nigeria Limited, Mr Boye Ajayi, said the Yamaha Crux Rev was developed after a series of thorough local surveys from end users on their needs, comfort and safety requirements. The company’s Sales Manager, […] …
Toyota launches Y20 to mark 20 years of Yaris
Rasheed Bisiriyu Toyota’s subcompact car, the Yaris, is 20 years old and its manufacturer is not only literally rolling out the drum to celebrate one of the European best-selling hatchbacks, it has also launched a special edition of the model. It is called the Y20. According to a report by automotiveworld.com, the revised Yaris range, […] …
Group lauds Air Peace’s order of modern aircraft
Rasheed Bisiriyu The Arewa Transformation and Empowerment Initiative has commended the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, for the bold move to reposition the nation’s aviation industry. ATEI in a letter to the airline’s chairman signed by the President and Founder of the organisation, Mohammed Danjuma, described the firm’s order for […] …
Auto firm launches Maxima Cargo for farmers
Ted Odogwu An automobile outfit, Bajaj Auto, on Tuesday in Kano, launched a mini vehicle, Maxima Cargo, specially designed to move agricultural produce by famers to the market. According to the Managing Director of the marketing firm, (Metropolitan Motors), Mr Toyin Okeowo, the automobile is powered by a four-stroke Kubota 447.3cc diesel engine and two […] …
Emirates offers discount on Abuja/Lagos-Dubai fares
Feyisayo Popoola Emirates is offering Nigerian travellers the opportunity to visit Dubai between September 13, 2018 and March 31, 2019 at a discount under a special offer. The firm said in a statement that under the special offer, a ticket from Lagos to Dubai would cost $799 for economy class and $3,199 for business class, […] …