From the monthly archives: February 2010

Union Bank showcases services at Kaduna trade fair

On February 28, 2010 · In Finance

Union Bank of Nigeria PLC would showcase its strong fundamentals of time tested banking with provision of quality service and products at the Kaduna International Trade Fair. Its teeming and prospective customers will also enjoy online real time services.

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Skye Bank projects N3.5bn in 6 Months

On February 28, 2010 · In Finance

Skye Bank Plc has projected a profit after tax of N3.457 billion for the half year ending 30, 2010, raising investors’ hope for a profitable year ahead.

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ond prices rise further as idle funds cross N600bn

On February 28, 2010 · In Finance

Buoyed by increasing idle funds in banks’ vault, which rose above N600 billion last week, the prices of FGN continued their upward trend with the top five bonds rising by an average of N4.26

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HIGHLIGHTS

On February 28, 2010 · In Finance

The bearish trend recorded last week is expected to ease
slightly, this week, giving way to a fluctuating trend, as investors take position ahead of the barrage of financial statements expected this month from banks and other companies quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).

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HOW TO SAFEGUARD YOUR MONEY IN BANKS (7)

On February 28, 2010 · In Finance

Registrar/Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Dr. Uju Ogubunka says it is possible for bank customers to safeguard their money in a bank against distress and he explains how this can be achieved.

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Falconets qualify for Germany

On February 28, 2010 · In Sports

Petite Glory Iroka scored two goals either side of a strike by defender Gloria Ofoegbu, and in the second half, Ugochi Oparanozie scored before substitute Uchechi Sunday added another from the penalty spot.

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Ayobo Ipaja CDC proposes N1.3m budget

On February 28, 2010 · In Latest News

The chairman of the Ayobo Ipaja Community Development Council (CDC) in Lagos State, Elder Olushola Esan, has presented his 2010 budget to the representatives of the Community Development Associations (CDA) at the secretariat, Ayobo/Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA),  for consideration.

Tagged “Foundation Budget”, Esan gave the breakdown as N902,600.00 for recurrent expenditure while N405,000.00 [...]

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ArtHouse Contemporary’s auction kicks off tomorrow

On February 28, 2010 · In The Arts

In the bid to maintain her lead in the evolving Nigeria’s third tier art market, the ArtHouse Contemporary, will again tomorrow, at the Lagos high profile event venue, the Civic Centre host the 4th ArtHouse Contemporary’s art auction.

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Moses Iloh at 80: Unveiling the true Nigerian hero

On February 28, 2010 · In Viewpoint

Recently, and precisely February 13, 2010, Rev. (Dr) Moses Iloh, an accomplished sportsman and administrator, labour and social activist, servant of God, arts patron, philanthropist, mentor and father of many ‘adopted’ children, turned 80. Spontaneously, individuals, groups, religious bodies and those whose lives have been touched by this extra-ordinary Nigerian, jostled to be part of the organizing committee for the celebration.

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The Voice of Victory : Secrets for business breakthroughs! (4)

On February 28, 2010 · In Religion & Beliefs

By Bishop David Oyedepo

Last week, I taught on four conditions you must meet before you can be guided by God. This week, as I conclude this teaching, I will show you other conditions that must be met, before you can be guided by God.

By the voice of the Spirit: The Spirit of [...]

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Presbyterian Church sets agenda for Jonathan

On February 28, 2010 · In Latest News

The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (PCN) has identified seven priority projects which it wants Acting President Goodluck Jonathan to pursue with the utmost urgency in order to restore confidence in the government and put Nigeria on the track of progress and  development.

These are the post-amnesty programme in the Niger Delta, the conclusion of work [...]

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Multinationals should stop playing double standard – Ekiyor

On February 28, 2010 · In Latest News

He called on the international community to mount pressure on the multinationals to do the right thing, saying, “We all know that they know it’s not good for the government in Nigeria not to have functional refineries for the 50 years of their operation in the Niger-Delta but because it satisfies their economic goal, they allow it”.

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Ethnic nationalities, civil society query loyalty of army chief

On February 28, 2010 · In News

By Emma Amaize

A coalition of Nigerian ethnic nationalities and the civil society groups, yesterday, in The Hague, queried the loyalty of the Chief of the Army Staff, General Dambazau, following the deployment of soldiers in Abuja and movement of soldiers between Kaduna and Abuja without the knowledge of the acting president and commander-in-chief, Dr. [...]

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Fayose finally dumps PDP

On February 28, 2010 · In News

By GBENGA ARIYIBI,

Ado Ekiti – Former governor of Ekiti State, Mr  Ayodele Fayose, formally defected to the Labour Party[ LP], yesterday, vowing  to chase  the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) from the state in the 2011 elections. The national chairman of the LP, Mr  Dan Nwayanwu, gave Fayose a clean bill of health, saying the [...]

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