From the monthly archives: July 2010

Lawmakers tasked on 5-yr tenure for DESOPADEC boss

On July 26, 2010 · In Latest News

CHAIRMAN of the Independent Committee on the Review of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Law, Prince Maikpobi Okareme, has called on the Delta State House of Assembly to uphold the single tenure of five years for the chairman of the agency, which was recommended by the committee in its report to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.

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2011: Group denies adopting aspirant

On July 26, 2010 · In News

THE Publicity Secretary of the Ughelli South Peoples Forum, USPF, Mr. Emmanuel Ohwofasa, says the group has not adopted a particular aspirant for the Ughelli South State Constituency seat into the Delta State House of Assembly.

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Interswitch attains payment card data security standard certification

On July 26, 2010 · In Business

Interswitch, Nigeria’s premier switching transaction and electronic payment processing firm, has attained the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification.

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Expert tasks NAMB on better representation for MFBs

On July 26, 2010 · In Business

The leadership of the National Association of Microfinance Banks, NAMB,has been asked to live up to their responsibilities by ensuring that the microfinance sector is well represented before the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, so as to propel the sector to greater heights.

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Skye Shelter Fund declares N7 dividend

On July 26, 2010 · In Business

Skye Shelter Fund has announced a dividend of N7 for its unitholders in its December 31, 2009 financial year.

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Court resumes hearing in Afribank suit against oil firm

On July 26, 2010 · In Business

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, has resumed hearing in the suit by Afribank Nigeria Plc, against Imade Oil and Gas Limited, over an alleged N661.1million debt.

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From the gavel: House passes 45 bills in 3 years

On July 26, 2010 · In This Is Lagos

Since its inauguration in June 2007, the Lagos State House of Assembly has passed 45 bills into law, an average of 15 legislation per year.

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Adequate tax representation will create healthy society, Kalu

On July 26, 2010 · In Business

The former Minister of Finance, Dr. Kalu Idika Kalu has said that taxation with representation will improve individual allegiance to the state.

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600 days: Agege, Itire-Ikate council chairmen list achievements

On July 26, 2010 · In This Is Lagos

Taking a cue from Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, local council chairmen in the state now take stock of their performance monthly.

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NNPC, US synergize on PIB

On July 26, 2010 · In Business

THE United States of America has pledged to work in concert with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to ensure the success of the energy sector reform as espoused in the Petroleum Industry Bill currently before the National Assembly.

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FG will address rot in Education – Minister

On July 26, 2010 · In Headlines

The Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufai has lamented the decay in the nation’s educational sector but assured that the Federal government is committed to addressing the rot in order to meet the educational needs of all Nigerian

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Abia: Where Amuta and others get it wrong

On July 26, 2010 · In Viewpoint

I HAVE high regard and respect for Chidi Amuta as a renowned journalist with a track record of accomplishments. That is why every Thursday I don’t miss reading his column on the back page of Thisday newspapers. Before now, I have been following his write-ups in The Guardian, the defunct Post Express and The Nation. Truly, he is a fearless, well-grounded writer and analyst, especially on topical national issues.

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Kwara govt expels 16 students over exam malpractice

On July 26, 2010 · In News

Kwara State government has expelled no fewer than sixteen students from various secondary schools across the state in the on-going SS1 promotion examination over examination malpractice so as to discourage the scourge among the students.

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NSCDC confiscates 33,000 litres of adulterated petroleum products

On July 26, 2010 · In Latest News

MEN of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have intercepted a truck loaded with adulterated petroleum products while the owner of the truck conveying the product, was also arrested.

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