Makinde vows to resist imposition of tax on churches
PRELATE of Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Rev. Sunday Ola Makinde, yesterday vowed to mobilise Christians in the country to resist with the last drop of their blood any attempt by any government to impose tax on the church, just as he condemned clergymen who do not pay their income tax.
Sale of NPA properties, Reps to institute probe
Following years of complains and petitions by the leadership of the Senior Staff Association of the Nigerian Ports Authority (SSANPA) over the sale of the authority’s properties, the House Committee on Marine Transport is set to institute a probe to ascertain the sale.
NIMASA, LNG at loggerheads over unpaid N24bn freight rate
THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas Company are currently at each other’s throat over the latter’s blatant refusal to pay its statutory three per cent freight rate of over N24billion.
GlaxoSmithKline empowers community pharmacists
By Franline Alli GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria Plc, said it has empowered community pharmacists to improve their service delivery . Speaking on the occasion of the 28th annual conference of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) in Makurdi, Benue State, Marketing Director of GlaxoSmithKline, Mrs. Hannah Oyebanjo, said “Community Pharmacy Practice is a key success […]
How far has RMRDC gone in sourcing raw materials for industries?
By Franklin Alli With the drop in foreign exchange earnings caused by oil glut in the mid 1980’s, the then Federal Government under General Ibrahim Babangida saw the need to address a national problem of over-dependence on foreign goods, raw materials and spare parts.
Interswitch to deploy RetailPAY across Tetrazzini’s outlet
Interswitch Nigeria Limited has enterded into a partenrship with Tetrazzini Chicken Restaurant which entails the deployment of Interswitch Retail Management Systems (RetailPAY) across all existing and upcoming Tetrazzini outlets spread across the country over the next five years.
Microfinance banks critical to poverty eradication by 2020
Microfinance banks have been identified as a critical factor to achieving the nation’s goal of poverty eradication by year 2020.|
NEXTZON facilitates cross border trade alliances
By Peter Egwuatu NEXTZON Business Servic es Limited, one of the Nigeria’s leading enterprise building firm is breaking new grounds in forging cross border trade alliances as it recently facilitated the visit of a Brazilian Trade Mission to Nigeria.
Beta Glass plans further expansion into West Africa’s markets
By Michael Eboh Beta Glass Plc, as parts of plans to further consolidate its growth plans, has announced its decision to further expand its operations and market in the West Africa sub-region, in order to maintain its position in the packaging industry in the continent. Speaking during its Annual General Meeting in Lagos, Tuesday, the […]
No deal yet on firms for Sahara gas
Three foreign companies, Russia’s Gazprom, France’s Total and Italy’s Eni are among several others companies that have indicated interest in participating in the $10 billion Trans Sahara gas pipeline project, Khelil Algerian Energy and Mines Minister Chakib Khelil has disclosed in Daho.
Oil rises above $72, after hitting 8-month high
Oil prices rose above $72 a barrel on Tuesday, paring gains after earlier jumping more than 2 percent on unprecedented Asian trading volumes. Trades in Brent and then U.S. crude oil futures surged to more than 10 times the norm for the Asian time zone as prices leapt more than $1.50 The jump was led by a sudden spike in Brent buying pinned on fund positioning.
