Ohakim calls for expansion of Internal Generated Revenue
WITH the attendant difficulty experienced in the global economy, the Imo State Governor, Chief Ikedi Ohakim has advocated for the expansion of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR ) sources other than taxation, adding that taxation is central to infrastructural development, recalling that in the colonial days specific companies were established to pursue investments for the regions.
HIV/AIDS : US increases funding in Africa
By Chinyere Amalu ABUJA—The United State’s President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has increased funding for HIV/AIDS in Africa from $2.3 billion in 2004 to $6.6 billion in 2009. Speaking yesterday in Abuja at a press conference organised by the United States Embassy ahead of the 2009 World Aids Day billed for December 1, […]
EU to build 1,200 micro projects in N’Delta
By Dayo Johnson AKURE—THE European Union (EU) is to undertake 1,200 micro projects worth over N9billion in nine Niger Delta States across the country under its Micro Project Programme (MPP9). Speaking at the MPP9 workshop in Akure yesterday, its team leader represented by Tammie Kammonke said the new model was based on experience of both […]
Ajasin Foudation, ICPC collaborate on code of conduct
By Dayo Johnson AKURE—THE Adekunle Ajasin Foundation, established ten years ago to immortalize the former civilian governor of Ondo State, yesterday, said it was collaborating with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offence Commission (ICPC) to come out with a code of conduct for politicians in the country. Briefing newsmen ahead of the 10th […]
Arik Air begins direct flights to London next week
By Kenneth Ehigiator LAGOS — Arik Air said yesterday it had concluded plans to commence direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow with effect from next Thursday. This comes as the airline had earlier finalised plans to fly direct into New York, USA from November 29, 2009. Managing Director of Arik Air, Mr. Jason Holt, […]
Imo govt involves youths in Ahiajoku Lecture
By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Imo State Government has included youths in this year’s Ahiajoku Lecture, scheduled to be delivered by former Minister of Science and Technology, Professor Barth Nnaji. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Ada Okwuonu, disclosed this in a chat with Vanguard in Owerri, on activities lined up for the programmes, this year. “The inclusion of […]
