By Ochereome Nnanna LAST Friday, September 18, 2009, most Nigerian newspapers led with the bone-chilling disclosure by the State Security Services (SSS) of a plot to kidnap two ministers, collect ransom and kill one of them. The ministers were Dr. Sam Egwu (Education) and Prince Adetokunbo Kayode (Labour and Productivity). Three students of the University […]

By Mike Ebonugwo The commercial bus left the popular Oshodi Bus-stop heading for Mile Two. It was initially an uneventful journey until  the conductor started demanding the mandatory fares from the passengers. Most of the passengers promptly paid the agreed fare except a woman with a little baby girl. Although the conductor had loudly announced […]

As Outdoor Advertising Association of Nigeria (OAAN) and Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency (LASAA), buries advertisement space hatchet, LASAA said it will not increase registration fee for new entrants into advertising practice in Lagos, until 2010.

AFTER a three year stint as the Chief Executive Officer of Celtel Nigeria turned Zain, Nigeria’s Bayo Ligali has decided to pitch his tent elsewhere, as the Africa and Middle East Operator appoints Lebanese Allain Sainte Marie to take his place.

One of the world’s leading global software company SAP, has ended its World Tour West Africa in Lagos with commitment to continue on its growth and expansion in Nigeria. Given the focused commitment it has in the West African market, the company said it will look forward to expanding in personnel, scope and depth of her business in the region with special interest in rebranding Nigeria through information and technology solutions.

RAMADAN, which has just ended, is a time for self-examination and increased religious devotion to the Almighty Allah. The fasting ends when the new moon is again sighted and the Ramadan Kareemeasting and the exchange of gifts follow. During Ramadan, Muslims continued with their prayers five times a day, but after the night prayer is […]

The 2009 Nigerian Real Estate Fair slated for September 29-30 at the Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos has received the backing of the Federal Ministry of Works, Housing and Urban Development.

THE Director_General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria(SON), Dr. John Ndanusa Akanya has called on the Federal government to set up a regulatory agency that will be saddled with among others the responsibility of regulating the electrical and electronics appliances that are being sold and used in the country. According to him, if established, it will go a long way in ensuring that consumers get the best for the money they spend as well as Nigeria getting the best.

By Les Leba Most of our people would recognize the role of commercial banks as custodians of our savings, but probably much less are in reality acquainted with the role of banks as lenders to individuals as well as corporations. This is not surprising as possibly less than 10% of our estimated population of 150m […]

By Enyim Enyim ONITSHA – Immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Charles Soludo was weekend endorsed by a cross section of people from Anambra state, numbering over 8,000 for the 2010 governorship election fixed for February 6. The crowd which gathered at the Emaeus House in Awka, for a meeting, comprising […]