Rights group raises alarm over plight of 120 Nigerians in Czech prisons
ENUGU- Human rights group, Centre For Victims of Extra–Judicial killing and Torture (CVEKT Africa), Sunday, alerted the Federal Government over unjust, inhuman and discriminatory treatment being meted out to over 120 Nigerians currently serving jail terms in the Czech Republic.
Ajimobi bemoans Oyo students’ poor showing in WAEC exam
IBADAN- IN order to stem the poor performance in examinations by Oyo State students, especially in the West African Examination Council, WAEC, Governor Abiola Ajimobi says he has declared a state of emergency in the sector. The state was rated 34th out the 36 states in the last WAEC examination.
Club Africain edge out Sunshine
A miserable month for Nigerian football continued Saturday when Sunshine Stars were eliminated from the African Confederation Cup semi-finals by Club Africain of Tunisia.
CBN should ensure credit is revitalized in the system-Ezekwesili
The World Bank Vice-President, African Region, Dr. (Mrs) Oby Ezekwesili in a recent interview with newsmen spoke on issues that affect the banking sector, monetary and fiscal policies, infrastructure, petroleum and the economy in general. Excerpts:
Lagos govt set to rehabilitate Ikorodu road
LAGOS- Lagos State Government said arrangements have been concluded to commence a comprehensive road intervention to mitigate the negative effects of floods ravaging the Ikorodu area of the state.
UBA balance sheet size hits N3tr in Q3
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has recorded a growth of 30 per cent in its balance sheet size from N2.27trilion in December 2010 to N2.94 trillion in September 2011.
