The Heads of maritime agencies in Nigeria have agreed to work on modalities for a quick commencement of 24 hours operation at the ports. Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has said while briefing the media after the second edition of the monthly meeting of heads of maritime …read more →
Month: September 2020
How Can Foreign Technology Investors Benefit from China’s New Infrastructure Plan?
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, China’s new infrastructure plan has developed into a strategy to meet the twin goals of stimulating job creation and preparing for new changes in the global economy, particularly in the realm of technology and sustainable development. Compared to the 2008 construction of traditional infrastructure in the wake of the global financial …read more →
Google Unveils its First 5G Phones, Cuts Price on Base Pixel Model
Google’s first 5G-enabled phones, Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5, will be available later this year at a starting price of A$799 or N256,638. The company also cut the starting price for its smartphone line-up with a non-5G version of 4a priced at A$599 or N192,318, looking to broaden its appeal among budget-conscious customers. Like Apple, …read more →
China to Boost Smart Infrastructure in Transport Sector
China will promote the construction of new infrastructure projects in the transport industry, aiming to advance the sector’s transformation toward digitalization and intelligence, according to a guideline issued by the Ministry of Transport on Thursday. By 2035, China aims to achieve remarkable results in the field, with advanced information technology playing a key role in …read more →
BUA Group Plans to Build 200,000 Bpd Capacity Refinery in Akwa Ibom
The BUA Group is planning to construct a 200,000 barrel per day (bpd) refinery and petrochemicals plant in Akwa Ibom, the French company that won the contract for the project has revealed. France’s Axens said in a statement that it has been selected for the multibillion-dollar Petrochemicals and Refinery plant in Nigeria. This announcement is …read more →