United States (U.S) Certified Maritime and Anti-Piracy Security Specialist, Captain Alfred Oniye, has said the blue economy concept requires more research, data, policy and investment to realise its full potential, as it is a key component of the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). Oniye, while explaining the concept of the blue economy to The post Expert advocates appropriate data management to realise blue economy potential appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Chairman of the Maritime Barge Operators Unit of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Prince Olawale Cole, has urged the newly elected executives of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) to prioritise unity and harmony as well as foster dialogue and collaboration among members of the association. Cole also advised the leadership The post ANLCA executives urged to prioritise unity, collaboration appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

• Workers fear repeat of 2006 concession lay-off There are concerns over the outcome of automation in port operations and processes in the country’s maritime sector. While some industry stakeholders said the automation would ensure seamless cargo clearance processes and procedures, others feared technology would displace humans. These were the discussions at the third JournalNG The post Automation of ports operation, processes raises worry appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Ahmed Kuru is the Managing Director of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), a bad debt recovery agency of the Federal Government. Amid controversies on AMCON’s recovery strategy in the aviation sector, Kuru spoke with WOLE OYEBADE and GEOFF IYATSE on the fate of embattled airlines, among several others, ahead of AMCON’s 2025 sunset deadline. The post It is unfortunate AMCON got caught in Arik Air saga, says Kuru appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Electric vehicles (EVs) will take centre stage at this year’s Automechanika Dubai, the Middle East and Africa’s largest international trade exhibition for the automotive aftermarket industry. Organisers of the event are preparing to host the largest edition in the show’s two-decade history from 2 to 4 October at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The landmark The post EV sector to take stage at Automechanika show appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

A board member of the Nigeria Automotive Manufacturers Association (NAMA), Dr Harpreet Singh, has proposed manufacturing affordable models of popular automobile brands in Nigeria. Singh, who is also the Managing Director of VON Automobile, a subsidiary of Stallion Group, submitted to the Intra-African Trade Fair Road Show (IATF 2023) held in Lagos. Addressing attendees at The post NAMA board member advocates production of affordable vehicles appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

VFD Microfinance Bank has partnered Autochek to enable businesses and consumers to access affordable financing to purchase vehicles. This initiative stems from the cost implications of owning and maintaining a vehicle in Nigeria due to recent economic realities such as an increase in the foreign exchange rate, inflation and subsidy removal. Speaking at a media The post Firms partner on auto financing appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, has disclosed that the Federal Government would take advantage of the numerous bilateral and multilateral agreements between Nigeria and other countries on trade, commerce, technology transfer, construction and engineering services to facilitate the ongoing multi-billion-dollar development of the rail transport sector. Alkali explained that the rail sub-sector remains one of The post Government to leverage bilateral agreements for rail modernisation appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Mrs Olumayowa Obasanya who was recently appointed as a Junior Partner at Diamonds and Pearls Travels Limited has been honored as one of 100 African Youths under 40 years who have done excellently in promoting Africa. Obasanya alongside 99 other recipients of the award of the Africa Travel 100 Awards were honored at the 19th The post Diamonds and Pearls Travels' Olumayowa Obasanya wins award at Akwaaba appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The just concluded 19th edition of Akwaaba African Travel Market (AFTM) 2023, an international travel, tourism and hospitality event organised annually in Lagos to showcase products in Africa and around the world has again benefited stakeholders for networking and growth. The post Akwaaba 2023: Local tourist destinations lure Nigerians with offers appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.