We’ll persuade consumers in Bayelsa to pay tariff —PHCN
Yenagoa— Against the backdrop of fears that residents of Bayelsa State who are used to free electricity might resist the proposed billing system for electricity consumption in the state, the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) yesterday said it would use persuasion to collect tariff from consumers.
Chams, Microsoft partners on training
In a renewed vigour to providing enabling platform for businesses to thrive, using ICT and latest training facilities, ChamsCity, the business unit of Chams Plc begun a 5 – day partnership training programs with Microsoft through which Microsoft would train its technical partners and developers.
Let Nigerian insurers control local content business
Even with the expected peace in the Niger-Delta resulting from Federal Government’s amnesty, insurers are still wary of the region. FBN Insurance Brokers CEO, Val Ojumah, an acclaimed international broker, advises that local insurers should still stay away from the business in that region, ostensibly for reasons of the special skills needed for the peculiar risks.
NEM Insurance commissions Ghana office
NEM Insurance, last Friday, commissioned its Ghana office with a promise to provide quality and speedy services to the public and as well become the insurer of choice for most Ghanaians.
Court resumes hearing on CBN’s N620bn bailout suit
A Federal High Court sitting Lagos will tomorrow, resume hearing in the suit challenging the right of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Lamido Sanusi, to unilaterally print and disburse money without recourse to the National Assembly. Trial judge in the matter is Justice Fatima Nyako.
Lagos Assembly summons Afikuyomi afresh over Sunborn Yacht
The controversy surrounding the N4.75 billion Sunborn Yacht Hotel may not end soon as the Lagos State House of Assembly has again summoned the Commissioner for Tourism and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr Tokunbo Afikuyomi.
Stay away from MMA, Police warn Okada riders
Airport Command of Nigeria Police Force has again warned motorcyclists, also known as Okada riders, to stay away from the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, following attempt by some riders to rob a man of N1.8 million and other valuables around the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the airport.
Inflation, infrastructural decay affect local manufacturers
Stakeholders in the manufacturing sector have identified the continuing rise in inflation and lack of infrastructural facilities as factors militating against the sector even as they declared that the nation’s manufacturing sector has been operating in a sub-optional environment over the years due to various challenges.
The Ribadu Committee Report on NPA that nailed Bode George, others
The committee’s terms of reference were derived from the letter CM /211 / 455 of 1 April 2005 issued by the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Ufot J. Ekaete, CFR, mni, as stated hereunder:
Ribadu on Bode George, others: “Our country will rise above the present rot!”
The conviction of Chief Olabode George, former Chairman Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), and four other board members, Monday at the court of Justice Joseph Olubunmi Oyewole, in Ikeja Lagos, marks a great reference point in the investigation, prosecution, and trial of corruption cases in Nigeria.
Abia to sign ASOPADEC bill into law
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—ABIA State Government has said it would soon sign into law the bill passed by the State House of Assembly for the establishment of an oil producing areas development commission (ASOPADEC). Governor Theodore Orji gave the promise in Umuahia yesterday, when he received a delegation of host communities producing oil and gas […]
