The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Wednesday told contractors implementing its projects to ensure that the benefiting communities were carried along.

The declining trend on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) was halted Thursday, as the value of listed equities appreciated by N67.08 billion.

DESPITE the dividend declared by the Board of Directors of Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc for the financial year ended December 31, 2009, the shareholders at the 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) commended the Board and management for the Lakatabu expansion project which is expected to produce additional 2.2 million metric tonnes of cement when completed.

BankPHB Plc has restated its commitment to empowering its customers and the generality of Nigerians, financially, with the introduction of innovative products and also rewarding them with attractive products for their patronage.
To this end, the bank has rewarded over 750 customers with different gifts item in its first ‘You Go Win Promo Reloaded’ draw.

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has urged the Federal
Government to persuade Nigerians who stashed away stolen money in foreign banks to repatriate such funds.

To tackle the energy crisis facing the nation, the Federal Government has embarked on renewable energy projects. Minister of State for Power, Mr Nuhu Wya, said this in Abuja at a workshop on “Policy Framework for Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy,” jointly organised by the ministry and the World Bank.