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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its latest figures indicated that there were about 11.8 million licensed cars on Nigeria’s roads as at Q4 2018, compared to 11.6 million in the corresponding period of 2017. According to the report, Nigeria witnessed a 2 per cent increase in the number of licensed cars Year- on -Year; that is between Q4 of 2018 and Q4 2017, respectively. The NBS report disclosed that as at Q4 2018, commercial cars recorded the highest numbers of licensed cars on Nigeria’s roads, having made up 41% of the total cars. Diplomatic cars recorded the least number of licensed cars, constituting of just 0.05% of the total licensed cars in Nigeria. “With an estimated population of 198 million, Nigeria’s vehicle per population ratio is 0.06. Similarly, the Bureau’s report shows that 630,868 drivers’ licenses were produced in 2018”, the report said. A total of 185,883 national drivers licenses were produced in Q4 2018 The number of recorded fresh licenses...

Everything you need to live well Apple announced plans Monday for a March 25 media event, hinting at a widely expected plan to unveil its own Netflix-style streaming service with original video. An invitation sent to journalists included a movie reel countdown video and the message “It’s show time.” The event at Apple’s Silicon Valley headquarters is expected to reveal details of its efforts in original video and its reported investment of at least $1 billion. The iPhone maker is seeking to diversify its revenue base and move more into services with the smartphone market declining. Some reports said actresses Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon and “Star Wars” director J.J. Abrams would join Apple at the event. Apple is also believed to be working on a subscription news service aimed at shaking up the world of journalism. During a recent earnings call, Cook confirmed that Apple plans to produce its own shows in a move that could challenge streaming television giants ...

Zinedine Zidane has said he decided to return as Real Madrid manager nine months after he walked away because he felt it was the right thing to do. The Frenchman quit his job at the Santiago Bernabeu, after winning the Champions League for three consecutive years. Zidane has now returned to replace Santiago Solari and becomes Madrid’s third manager this season, signing a three-year contract until 2022. “I know this is a special day for everyone. I’m very happy to return here and that’s the most important thing. I will be starting work tomorrow to put this club back where it deserves to be. “It’s great to be back – not that I’ve been that far away. “It’s a massive responsibility. I’m just one more member of the team, this club. I love football and I haven’t forgotten what we have won – but I also haven’t forgotten all the things that we did badly. I know where I am. “I’ll put everything I have within me to make the team better. “Things are going to change – they need ...

A Nigerian passenger on Delta Air Lines Flight DL54 travelling from Atlanta, United States to Lagos was on Monday afternoon found unresponsive before landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The 54-year-old passenger (name withheld), who was ill before boarding the flight, died three minutes before the aircraft touched down at the airport. The spokesperson for the MMIA Police Command, Lagos, DSP Joseph Alabi, who confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos said the command was notified of the development after the aircraft landed at the airport by the airline officials. Also, Delta Air Lines in a statement issued by their media consultant, Mr Mohammed Abdullahi, confirmed the development. “A passenger on Delta Flight DL54 travelling from Atlanta to Lagos today (March 11), was found unresponsive before landing. “Local medical professionals met the plane upon arrival and confirmed the passenger had sadly passed away. “...

NECA house The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), has called on the Federal Government to ensure sustained commitment on the stability of economic policies, social investment programmes and deepening of engagement with the private sector in President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term. While stating some of the business implications of Buhari’s re-election, NECA advised that issues of politics should be set aside while good governance takes a centre stage in the new administration. The Director-General of NECA, Timothy Olawale, who said the Association does not expect any deviation from the administrations policies, argued that concerted efforts must be made to revive moribund industries, support struggling enterprises, create a responsible regulatory regime and focus on inclusive growth for the rapid development of the country. According to him, the government has another four years opportunity to reverse the negative trends and prognosis associated with the nat...

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has postponed the April 18th presidential elections and said he will not seek a fifth term in office.  President Bouteflika's candidacy had provoked mass protests across Algeria over the past few weeks. He has led Algeria for 20 years but has been rarely seen in public since he suffered a stroke in 2013.  No new date for the election was set but a cabinet reshuffle will happen soon, a statement in Mr Bouteflika's name said.  Meanwhile, Algeria's Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia announced his resignation and was replaced by Interior Minister Noureddine Bedoui, who has been tasked with forming a new government, the official APS news agency reported. Source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/03/82-year-old-algerian-president.html

MD, International Breweries, Annabelle Degroot (left), Joseph Yobo, Brand Ambassador for Trophy 5-aside football tournament, Folarin Falana (Falz) and Femi Adebayo, both Trophy Brand Ambassadors and Marketing Director, Tolu Adedeji, during the signing of Brand Ambassadors for Trophy and Trophy 5-a-side Field of Honour, at International Breweries Head Office, in Lagos For Trophy Larger, the company’s commitment to innovation and creativity appears not to have only helped it whether the storm, it has helped the brand to extend its frontiers in the market. For instance, aside the use of advertising and experiential supports, promoters of the brand, through their agency have invested hugely in sponsorship and celebrity endorsement. The height of this was when the company unveiled a credential campaign through which Trophy was christened ‘The Honourable’. Its spin-doctors also played a fast game when they settled for a suave Nollywood personality –Femi Adebayo, as the face of ‘The...