Aero takes delivery of B737-500 plane
September 30, 2008 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
A Nigerian carrier, Aero, has taken delivery of another Boeing 737-500 aircraft, the second in a month, just as it won an award as the best security and safety conscious airline in Nigeria and the Central Africa region.
The additional aircraft, which now brings the airline’s commercial aircraft to 12, is part of the fleet expansion and renewal programme expected to bring in additional four Boeing 737-500 aircraft before the end of 2008. Read more
Virgin Nigeria Takes Delivery of Embraer 190 Jet
September 30, 2008 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
(L-R) Virgin Nigeria’s Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Yemi Osindero, Nigeria Ambassador to Brazil, Ambassador Kayode Garrick, and Embraer Executive Vice President, Airline Market, Mr. Mauro Kern during the formal delivery of the first Embraer 190 Jet to Virgin Nigeria in Sao Jose, Brazil.
Embraer has delivered the first EMBRAER 190 jet to Virgin Nigeria, the nation’s private sector flag carrier. Sporting all leather elite seats, comfortably seating 94 passengers in a dual-class configuration, the aircraft also features a state-of-the-art In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system, with individual TV screens in front of every seat. Read more
First Inland MD Addresses At the Unveiling of New Logo
September 30, 2008 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Below is the address of the Managing Director of First Inland Bank plc, Mr. Okey Nwosu on the occasion of the unveiling ceremony of the new brand identity at the Lagoon Restaurant, Ozumba Mbadiwe street, Victoria Island, Lagos on September 22, 2008. Read more
NCC Approves O’net National Roaming Service
September 27, 2008 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
O’net, an Odu’a Telecoms, that was licensed to operate a CDMA 20001X-based network in Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Ondo and
Ekiti States, has received an approval from the National Communication Commission (NCC), to operate roaming service across the country.
Mr. Kesavan Madhavarao, Chief Executive Office, O’net, lauded NCC for the approval. He said the roaming will enable subscribers have access to the network coverage anywhere in the country. Read more
Zain, MTV create opportunity for African Music fans with My Video Awards
September 26, 2008 by tim · Comments Off
Johannesburg, 17 September 2008: Music fans and potential music video creators across the African continent will have an opportunity to become instant stars and high profile award winners at the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMAs), with the My Video award category.
West African Ventures invests in oil & gas facilities
September 26, 2008 by ella · Comments Off
West African Ventures Limited (WAV) an oil & gas firm in Nigeria has invested over N150 billion in the acquisition of floating deepwater assets and land-based fabrication yard as well as other support facilities to aid its operations in the region.The facilities, according to the company, were required for the fabrication/construction and subsequent installation of platforms, pipelines, risers, manifolds and others in shallow and deepwater locations along the West African coast.
Nigeria: Kembos College retrains teachers
September 26, 2008 by ella · Comments Off
The management of Kembos Group of Schools has organised a three-day training/seminar for its teachers towards giving the pupils quality education.
The seminar, which featured the guest lecturer and HOD, Guidance and Counsellor Unit of St. Augustine’s College of Education, Mrs. Lovely Ikejiaku, was held recently in Lagos. Read more
Quest launches online school directory in Lagos,
September 26, 2008 by ella · Comments Off
Qest Marketing Communication has launched an online registration for all private primary and secondary schools in Lagos State as part of efforts to guide parents and guardians who are facing problems in enrolling their children or wards in standard schools across the state.
Motor fair kicks off in Lagos, Nigeria
September 26, 2008 by ella · Comments Off
The ongoing motor trade fair which kicked off in lagos yesterday is expected to host over 100,000 visitors at Tafawa Balewa Square venue for the event which is tagged ‘Drive it your way’.
The ceremony, is expected to come to an end on October 2.
Nigeria: Standard chartered promotes foriegn trade
September 26, 2008 by ella · Comments Off
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited (as part of activities to mark the Africa SME Month being run across Standard Chartered Bank African franchises) recently held a Trade Corridor Forum to promote foreign trade between SME businesses in Nigeria and businesses in key trade markets in Asia and the Middle East.
