From the monthly archives: September 2010

Nigerian Air Force acquires N557m housing estate

On September 26, 2010 · In Finance

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has paid N557 million to the Niger State government to acquire the Zuma Rock Housing Estate, situated along the Kaduna-Abuja Road beside the popular Zuma Rock, in Suleja.

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Fayrouz gets celebrity endorsemen

On September 26, 2010 · In Finance

Fayrouz has received celebrity endorsement, as fun seekers unanimously endorsed it as king of non-alcoholic drink in the nation’s soft drink market; describing it as Champaign of soft drink in Nigeria.

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The Road To Consensus Candidacy: How the North wants to choose a candidate

On September 26, 2010 · In Special Report

The story starts with President Goodluck Jonathan. His decision to contest the 2011 presidential elections on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was the catalyst. They waited patiently – leaders of the Northern Political Leaders Forum, NPLF, that is. Once they were certain that President Jonathan was going to make his public declaration to contest, they swung into action.

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Nigerian Idol debuts, courtesy Etisalat

On September 26, 2010 · In Finance

Etisalat Nigeria has announced it’s sponsorship of Nigerian Idol. The reality show, tagged: Giving Voice to Your Dreams will come on air in a matter of days.

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OBJ, DORA & M-I-N GOODS

On September 26, 2010 · In Rational Perspectives

Nigerians often forget that the success or failure of our economy can generally be traceable to the actions or inaction and policies of our government.

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FG appoints Ag. MD for FMBN, to reconstitute board soon

On September 26, 2010 · In Finance

The federal government has appointed an acting Managing Director for the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), following the dissolution of the board of the country’s apex mortgage bank two weeks ago.

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Lagos unveils enterprise zones for artisans … to kick-off 2011

On September 26, 2010 · In Finance

The three enterprise zones being developed by the Lagos State government, as part of efforts to ensure that artisans practise their trade off the road, would be ready for use next year.

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Sports reforms: Transport award to energise Bio

On September 25, 2010 · In Sports

ransport family stormed his office at the Federal Secretariat Complex, Abuja to present him with the Gold Achievers’ Award awarded him by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Buildcraft West Africa during the Transport Week 2010 Expo

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I didn’t want to run the relay at Beijing 2008 , Emedolu

On September 25, 2010 · In Sports

Former Nigerian international athlete and now coach, Uchenna Emedolu has revealed how he was dragged into running the 4x100m relay at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, where he allegedly dropped the baton deliberately.

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Oceanic partners Lagos on Independence Corporate Run

On September 25, 2010 · In Sports

Oceanic Bank International Plc is partnering the Lagos State Sports Endowment Fund (LSSEF) to ensure the success of the Nigeria Independence Corporate Run, a mini marathon organized to commemorate the nation’s 50TH Independence Anniversary.

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Odemwingie on fire again, shoots down Arsenal

On September 25, 2010 · In Sports

Super Eagles forward, Peter Osaze Odemwingie was on fire again last yesterday as West Brom capped an unforgettable week by outclassing Arsenal to secure a first away win in 18 top-flight games.

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Heartland star may earn N38m at Ismaily

On September 25, 2010 · In Sports

Heartland Football Club pacy attacking winger, John Owoeri, is expected to earn as much as $250,000 for a season when he finally signs the dotted lines to join Egyptian side, Ismaily, SuperSport.com scooped.

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‘Deregulation of petroleum sector achievable, if…’

On September 25, 2010 · In Business

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), at its 50th anniversary, expressed concern about the world economy, saying the rest of this year and first half of next year may be very difficult.

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‘Nigeria’s maritime potentials huge’

On September 25, 2010 · In Business

The director general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Mr. Temisan Omatseye, says Nigeria is the immediate future destination for African maritime activities.

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