Ohakim vows to dismiss corrupt officials
Ohakim read the riot act at the Multi Purpose Hall, Government House, Owerri, while swearing-in the 36 coordinators of the local government development areas of the state, including the State Correspondent of THE COMPASS newspaper, Mr. Gerry Ogu.
New N5, N10, N50 notes out Sept 30
By Babajide Komolafe LAGOS-The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), said it will commence the issuance of 1.9 billion new polymer currency notes of N5,N10 and N50 denominations . Its governor, Malam Lamido Sanusi, said this yesterday, adding that President Umaru Yar’Adua will launch the new notes on September 30. He said; “The existing denominations of […]
FG to lift bans on commodities, says Minister
The Federal Government plans to lift the ban it placed on 40 items soon. The government, it will be recalled had prohibited the importation of these items to shield local manufacturers and make them competitive.
Sanusi tackling economic problem wrong way – Ex-Rep
By AbdulSalam Muhammad KANO – Second Republic legislator, Junaid Mohammed has accused the CBN Governor, Sunusi Lamido Sunusi of approaching the Nigerian economic problem the wrong way. Junaid in an exclusive chat with Vanguard in Kano against the backdrop of media report of plan to introduce a new currency in the country, noted that such […]
University of Ibadan gets $1 million projects from Zain
Several projects worth $1,000,000.00 (One Million US Dollar) executed at the University of Ibadan by Zain Nigeria, the leading mobile operator, has been commissioned. These projects include Solar Energy Centre, renovation of Mellanby Hall, construction of a Basketball Court in the hall, construction of car parks as well as convenience and offices.
Strike : UniAbuja ASUU protests
By Chris Ochayi ABUJA – The lecturers of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) yesterday embarked on protest march to seek the return of the Federal Government to the renegotiation table with the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) with a view to ending the three months industrial action. The rally which lasted more than […]
