From the monthly archives: September 2010

David Oyedepo @ 56: Power of Vision

On September 29, 2010 · In Education

Because of the unprecedented corruption in the land, our collective redemption, hinges on the few who are unblemished and visionary enough to give hope to citizens mired in the present self-inflicted maelstrom.

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Ruling on Bode George’s appeal for Oct 25

On September 29, 2010 · In News

The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division Wednesday fixed October 25 for definite hearing of an appeal filed by the former Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Chief Olabode George, and five others against their conviction by a Lagos High court last year.

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2011 presidency: Don’t intimidate Jonathan, Izon community warns

On September 29, 2010 · In News

The Izon Community in Lagos, yesterday, warned against attempts by some Northern leaders to intimidate President Goodluck Jonathan out of the 2011 presidential race.

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LASU-Iba road attacks: 40 suspects arrested

On September 29, 2010 · In News

Men of the Nigerian Police from Ojo Division backed by military personnel, last week nabbed over 40 persons suspected to be involved in the attacks on Okada riders along the LASU-Iba Expressway.

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Development economics needs to better help policymakers, World Bank

On September 29, 2010 · In Business

The  World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick has  called for a rethink of development economics to make it more useful to policy makers and announced a reorientation of World Bank research so it taps more effectively the experiences in developing countries through “Open Data, Open Knowledge, Open Solutions”.

In a speech ahead of the [...]

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NPA retirees decry non screening of disabled colleagues

On September 29, 2010 · In Business

THE National Executive Council (NEC) of the Pensioners Welfare Association of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has decried the inability of the authority’s management to screen its disabled colleagues currently scattered across the country.

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Oil rig operators move against Cabotage law, sue NIMASA

On September 29, 2010 · In News

OIL rig operators have ganged up against the payment of the 2% Cabotage fee as prescribed in the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act otherwise known as Cabotage saying that the law excludes them from such payments.

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Lagos Govt honours Maersk Nigeria

On September 29, 2010 · In Business

Maersk Nigeria Limited has been honoured by the Lagos State Government for its contribution towards the development of education in the state.

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FCT Customs commend Comptroller-General on officers’ promotion

On September 29, 2010 · In Business

THE Customs Area Comptroller (CAC) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Ahlaji Usman Kankara Bello has commended the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service Ahlaji Abdulahhi Dikko for recent promotion of men and officers of the Service

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ANALYSIS: Which States is conducive for manufacturing

On September 29, 2010 · In Business

OUT of 36 states in the country, including Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, which ones have conducive environment for the establishment of manufacturing and other business enterprises. ?

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Celebrating Nigeria @ 50 on screen as HiTV launches in U.S

On September 29, 2010 · In The Arts

AS part of celebrations of Nigeria’s 50th Independence anniversary on October 1, OHTV, HITV UK and Hi Nolly have partnered to put together a phenomenal celebration of the most populous country in Africa’s history, unity, diversity and strengths in an inspiration and positive all-day television format for Nigerians in Africa, North America and Europe.

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Nigeria @ 50: We’ve to change our way – Jonathan

On September 29, 2010 · In Headlines

AHEAD the nation’s 50th independence anniversary on Friday, President Goodluck Jonathan says Nigerians have to change the way they have been doing things for the nation to progress

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CBAAC’s home coming for black race…

On September 29, 2010 · In The Arts

It was home coming for Africans in the continent and the entire black race last week as the Centre for Black African Arts and Civilisation in conjunction with Pan African Strategic and Research Group, (PANAFSTRAG) hosted another successful three day international colloquium, which re- examined black’s pan African agenda reports, McPhilips Nwachukwu

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NEXIM, consulting firm partner BOI to promote trade

On September 29, 2010 · In Business

Nigeria Export-Import Bank(NEXIM) and Compass Consulting have entered into partnership with the Bank of Industry (BOI) in order to link local businesses with their global counterparts.

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