by admin | Mar 30, 2025 | business, commerce, manufacturing, technology, transportation
Easytech Integrated Services Limited, a company from Nigeria, has joined forces with Guangzhou Dayun Motorcycle Company Limited, a prominent producer of motorcycles and tricycles based in China, to manufacture affordable yet superior quality tricycles designed specifically for improving the transport of farm products in countryside regions.
A press release provided to reporters in Lokoja by Oyigu Elijah outlined that the collaboration intends to manufacture tricycles tailored for effective cargo and baggage transport.
During a joint meeting with its partners, the Managing Director and CEO of Easytech Integrated Services Limited, Alhaji Abdulsalam Iyaji—a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police from Kogi State—highlighted the significant impact that transportation has on Nigeria’s socioeconomic growth.
“Our mission is to tackle issues, and our objective here is to resolve the transportation difficulties affecting the everyday routines and economic endeavors of our community members, with special emphasis on those residing in rural regions,” Iyaji noted.
“We decided to collaborate with Dayun due to their established success and stellar standing in the market for crafting robust and effective items,” he noted.
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Alhaji Iyaji emphasized the advantages of the newly introduced pickup tricycles. These vehicles are well-suited for carrying merchandise and farm products. He pointed out their efficient fuel usage, robust construction, and ability to handle demanding tasks effectively.
“These tricycles are specifically designed for transporting goods and baggage. They are robust, dependable, and boast great fuel efficiency, which makes them an ideal choice for small enterprises and personal use,” he clarified.
The partnership is set to launch cutting-edge tricycle designs powered by alternative energy sources. Iyaji shared intentions to produce electric and compressed natural gas (CNG) tricycles aimed at decreasing dependence on fuel-driven versions and adhering to international environmental objectives.
“We are currently investigating methods to manufacture electric tricycles and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) compliant versions. Our objective is to reduce the difficulties related to transport, thereby simplifying and lowering costs for people in Nigeria,” he stated additionally.
Ms. Heidi, the Sales Manager at Guangzhou Dayun Motorcycle Co. Ltd., conveyed her company’s excitement about the collaboration during the event.
“We are delighted to join forces with Easytech Integrated Services Limited, a reliable and forward-thinking firm. This partnership represents a crucial move toward enhancing our reach and influence in Nigeria, which stands as the continent’s most populated nation,” she stated.
The event saw the presence of important delegates from both organizations, featuring Mr. Niu, who holds the position of Technical Officer at Dayun, alongside Mr. Suleiman Iyaji, serving as the Sales Director for Easytech Integrated Services Limited.
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by admin | Mar 30, 2025 | business, commerce, energy sector, petroleum, transportation
By Stanley Senya
Accra, March 30, GNA – In an effort to boost its fuel security, Burkina Faso’s National Hydrocarbons Company (SONABHY) plans to leverage the robust petroleum distribution network of Ghana’s Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST).
The collaboration intends to simplify the transportation of petroleum goods from Ghana to Burkina Faso through BOST’s efficiently connected logistical infrastructure, which encompasses pipelines, waterways, large-scale trucks, and purposefully placed storage facilities.
During a recent top-tier gathering in Accra, both State-Owned Enterprises reiterated their dedication to strengthening collaboration, emphasizing the use of BOST’s facilities to achieve more efficient and economical fuel distribution.
A combined technical group will evaluate BOST’s operational capabilities to enhance the ease of petroleum trading and minimize disruptions in the supply chain.
BOST’s fuel distribution network relies on a multifaceted logistical approach designed to enhance both efficiency and dependability.
The key elements of BOST’s fuel distribution infrastructure encompass the Tema-Akosombo Petroleum Pipeline (TAPP), the Buipe-Bolgatanga Petroleum Product Pipeline (B2P3), as well as transportation via river using VLTC-operated barges along the Volta Lake.
Although the TAPP system streamlines the transportation of petroleum products between Tema and Akosombo, acting as an essential component in the logistics network, the B2P3 structure guarantees efficient fuel distribution from Ghana’s central region to the five northern zones and further into countries like Burkina Faso.
Moreover, the VLTC and BOST river barges offer an alternate means for fuel transportation from Akosombo to Buipe, thereby alleviating strain on road transport systems.
Once more, key fuel storage facilities like those at Accra Plains, Akosombo, Buipe, and Bolgatanga, managed by BOST, act as vital centers for both local and international commerce.
Mr. Afetsi Awoonor, the Managing Director of BOST, emphasized the company’s willingness to assist SONABHY in ensuring a consistent supply of petroleum products.
“The effective utilization of our pipelines, storage facilities, river barges, road transportation alliances, and the Blue Ocean terminal creates a more streamlined fuel distribution network, which benefits all involved,” he stated.
Mr. Wendpanga Aimé, the Managing Director of SONABHY, showed optimism about the collaboration, emphasizing its ability to stabilize fuel supplies and manage expenses effectively.
“Boasting a solid capital foundation of 20 billion CFA francs, SONABHY is poised to enter into extended trade pacts with BOST. This partnership is essential for maintaining a steady and economical provision of fuels for Burkina Faso,” he stated.
Apart from petroleum trades, Burkina Faso has sought higher levels of electricity imports from Ghana with the aim of boosting its industry and economy.
During the visit, Burkina Faso’s Energy Minister, Yacouba Zabré Gouba, headed a group that visited BOST’s Bolgatanga Depot and GRIDCo’s Navrongo substation to investigate potential enhancements in energy distribution networks.
The refreshed collaboration between BOST and SONABHY, initiated by President John Dramani Mahama along with his Burkinabe counterpart, boosts inter-country oil commerce. This alliance ensures that Ghana’s sophisticated petro-transport system aids in maintaining energy stability and improving trading effectiveness throughout West Africa.
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by admin | Mar 28, 2025 | commerce, culture, food and drink, Travel, travel destinations
Our Davao adventure continues!
In my earlier article, I talked about some top places to check out in Davao City—ideal for people who only have a short period to discover the area.
Proceed with the adventure starting from Day 1 by
discovering the culture, food, and picturesque sights of Davao City during this initial day excursion
.
As part of the five-day Marketing Enhancement Program (MEP) arranged by the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TPB)—an organization under the Department of Tourism responsible for marketing and establishing the Philippines as a premier global travel spot—this trip is taking place.
Beginning March 12, 2025, the MEP intends to highlight the nation’s prime locations. Beyond merely advertising these sites, this initiative honors cultural and historical aspects of the area, fostering growth for neighborhoods, business owners, craftsmen, and tradition keepers via promotional support, media production, and eco-friendly travel methods.
Find out how the Tourism Promotions Board is showcasing Filipino hospitality through various initiatives.
verifying their touching “Pasasalamat” event at Centro de Turismo in Intramuros
.
To make this idea a reality, TPB gathered tour operators, travel agents, content creators, and media professionals to work together in promoting the selected Community-Based Tourism Sites in Davao and Lake Sebu.
Let’s now explore our second day when we discovered some of the top locations and lesser-known treasures in Davao City and Davao del Sur.
Welcome to Day 2—we’re still in Davao!
Mabuhay ug madayaw!
Uncover all the amazing places we discovered on Day 1 in Davao City—take a look at our
full itinerary here
.
Courtesy Call at the Department of Tourism Regional Office XI
Following a satisfying spread from the breakfast buffet at Dusit Thani Residence Davao and after finalizing an early departure, we all headed over to the Department of Tourism Region XI Office located centrally within the city.
Regional Director Tanya Tan and her team extended a friendly reception to us.
“Welcome to Region XI! Mabuhay ug madayaw! That means, ‘Welcome, beautiful people from… wherever you all came from,’”
She mentioned this in front of everybody within the conference room.
She then added,
Thank you, Sir [Alberto] Gadia from the Tourism Promotions Board, for leading this group here. We’re delighted to have you.
Observe how the Philippines confidently displayed its premier attractions on a global platform.
plunging into the key points of the ASEAN Tourism Forum held in Malaysia.
We also had to go around introducing ourselves—one by one because, honestly, many of us didn’t have a clue who anyone else was! It felt like a playful way to break the ice. Hahaha!
Tan proceeded to focus on the core topic by sharing the most recent developments concerning Davao Tourism. This included detailing current projects and efforts designed to enhance the area’s tourism sector.
She also told the tour operators based in Manila that the Davao area has all the necessary facilities and is entirely prepared to handle various tour packages, including famous spots as well as community-led eco-tourism locations.
We’re strongly advocating for this initiative, so we set up a circuit. Additionally, we held workshops specifically for Davao-based tour operators as part of our efforts to enhance this travel route,
Tan explained.
She emphasized that the upcoming opening of the Mati Airport in Davao Oriental will be crucial for handling the increasing influx of tourists.
If Mati Airport starts offering commercial flights next year, this could present a significant opportunity. We’ve held several workshops with travel agencies who have since presented their plans and schedules. We can link these up with you allowing us all to join forces and make arrangements together—naturally including our team.
she added.
Before departing from the office, they gave us a boxed meal containing spaghetti and bread.
TAKE A LOOK at some photos from our brief yet significant courtesy visit to the Department of Tourism Region XI Office here:
The Malagos Garden Resort along with the Malagos Chocolate Museum
Following our polite visit to the Department of Tourism Region XI office, we headed directly to the extensive and renowned Malagos Garden Resort in Mindanao. This place is famous for its very own cacao plantation as well as its chocolate manufacturing facility.
We’ve highlighted Malagos on Good News Pilipinas multiple times due to its many international awards before the pandemic began. It never crossed my mind that someday I would step inside and wander around its well-manicured premises. During our visit, I shared with our guide how touring this resort felt like coming full circle for me.
Experience international acclaim by
learning about how Malagos Chocolate won 4 gold medals at the International Chocolate Awards
.
Following our meal at the Viewdeck Café, we strolled over to the Chocolate Museum—a first-of-its-kind establishment in this nation. Inside, we received an intensive lesson on chocolate’s past, discovered how chocolates are made, and most delightfully sampled three types of their dark chocolate—ranging from 65% to 85% cocoa!
Mapait, s’yempre!
Yet, as our museum guide mentioned:
If your chocolate tastes sweet, it might not be real chocolate; it could just be a candy bar.
May point!
HERE are some shots from our trip to Malagos Garden Resort and Malagos Chocolate Museum:
Regional Hub for Coffee Innovations and Museum
Following our afternoon feast and delightful exploration at the Chocolate Museum, we bade farewell to Davao City and journeyed deeper into southern Davao del Sur.
Did you know? Even though Davao City falls under the geographical boundaries of Davao del Sur, it functions autonomously as a highly urbanized city with distinct governance structures that set it apart from the province.
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The following place we planned to visit was the Coffee Museum. It hadn’t been part of our initial plan, however, upon receiving high recommendations during our courtesy call at the Department of Tourism Region XI Office, we decided we couldn’t miss it.
When our team initially reached the recently built structure behind the Davao del Sur Coliseum, what was meant to be our next move transformed into an unforeseen journey. It didn’t take long before we discovered with surprise that this place wasn’t the Coffee Museum but somewhere entirely different where we seemed to have lost our bearings.
Ah, talaga? We’re still out having fun. Hehe!
Following our reunion with the other teams, we eventually reached the Regional Coffee Innovation Center and Museum—an oasis for coffee enthusiasts. This place can be found within the premises of Davao del Sur State College.
Find motivation in the delightful achievements of nearby agriculturists as
The cocoa experts from Davao have been granted the opportunity to participate in the Paris International Cocoa Awards.
Over there, we encountered the college president, Dr. Augie Fuentes, who, during her welcoming speech, highlighted that coffee education has been incorporated into the syllabus for every program they provide.
Apparently, we aimed to provide it as an optional course, but we chose to allow our students to sign up for the subject instead. As a result, every academic program incorporates coffee education.
she shared.
In addition to functioning as a mere museum, Fuentes emphasized that this place also acts as a promotional platform for local coffee growers and manufacturers in the region.
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launches its initial DOST center focused on sustainable energy solutions
.
Our coffee originates from our farmers located at Mount Apo. Hence, we serve specialty coffee sourced directly from these local growers.
she added.
In the end, the Regional Coffee Innovation Center and Museum seeks to establish the Philippines as a leading nation in the production of top-tier coffee.
Before moving on to our subsequent stop, I got the opportunity to sample their latte, which was skillfully crafted by the barista at the café located on the second level.
EXPLORE the images from our trip to the Regional Coffee Innovation Center and Museum in Davao del Sur here:
Bagobo-Tagabawa Cultural Village
By the time we arrived, darkness had fallen upon the Bagobo-Tagabawa Cultural Village, which sits nestled at the base of Mount Apo in Tibolo, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
As we made our way uphill towards the hall perched on the slope, we were welcomed by the resonant tones of local gong instruments. Once we arrived at the hall, I had the privilege of watching young Bagobo-Tagabawa performers executing their customary dances.
As someone who used to be a Filipino folk dancer, this scene felt like coming full circle—there was a time when I danced these very steps, and now I was watching them being performed authentically. Observing how they executed every move with strength and accuracy added profound depth to my experience.
Observe a seldom instance of optimism for animals in their natural habitat as
A newborn Philippine eagle has emerged at the conservation facility in Davao.
.
They also familiarized us with their traditional cuisine. We sampled various dishes they offered, which included
Manok na Nilotlot sa Gatas
, a poultry meal prepared inside a bamboo stalk; barbecued
bangus
; Chayote leaf salad; and
luddong
, a dish made with taro and coconut milk akin to the
laing
of the Bicolanos.
The refreshing climate, the heartfelt greeting, the customary performance, along with the robust tastes of their dishes—the visit we had at the Bagobo-Tagabawa Cultural Village in Davao del Sur was truly unforgettably amazing!
CHECK out my pictures of the Bagobo-Tagabawa kids below:
TUNE IN to see the enchanting traditional dance of Bagobo-Tagabawa kids—a warm greeting for visitors! You can view their complete show right here:”
Big 8 Corporate Hotel
On day two, we concluded our trip at the Big 8 Corporate Hotel, where we enjoyed a pleasant stay right in the center of Davao del Sur’s main city. Our tour guides and organizers made sure that checking in went smoothly.
I swiftly grabbed my keycard and made my way up to the tenth-floor room. Inside, I mused, “Yet another day at a different hotel; tomorrow we’ll be checking out for our next location.” Yet, what really stood out was the magnificent chandelier adorning the lobby—a stunning view indeed!
And it wasn’t only my vision that got a delightful experience; dinner was equally impressive. We savored beloved Filipino dishes like
pancit
, grilled
bangus
with
atchara
, and
halo-halo
—A genuine fiesta feast and the ideal way to conclude the day.
When 9 PM arrived, we were all set to head back to our individual rooms for some well-deserved sleep.
Sapagkat madaling araw ang takbong panayuhan at magmamaneho na naman bukas.
HERE are some of the pictures I captured while we were staying at the Big 8 Corporate Hotel:
That concludes our exciting Day 2! Big thanks go out to the TPB team, our fantastic tour guides, proficient drivers, and everybody who helped make our trip from Davao City right through to Digos City an unforgettable experience.
Tune in for Day 3 of CBT in Davao del Sur and South Cotabato—coming soon!
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