Youth leader condemns rise in kidnap cases
A YOUTH leader in Igbanke community of Edo State, Mr. David Olubor, has condemned the spate of kidnapping in the country, particularly the recent abduction of a prominent member of the community simply called KOB, who was only released after N10 million ransom was paid. The youth leader, in a statement, also decried attempt to […]
Management shortcomings hinders innovation, Accenture research
Findings from recent researches carried out by Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, said Innovation is a top priority for companies seeking to grow in aftermath of the economic downturn, but flaws in managing innovation may hinder their progressâ€.
Why we introduced Peak milk in evaporated sachet, Friesland MD
The sachet milk category witnessed a new entrant as Friesland Campina Wamco Nigeria Plc introduced a 35 gram evaporated sachet to the market.
Spring Bank, Mega plaza collaborates, launches online shopping
Spring bank in collaboration with Mega plaza has launched an online shopping solution. The online shopping at Mega Plaza enables customers of the superstore to log on to a site select desired items, pay for them via an Interswitch or e_transact payment card and have their d goods delivered to their doorsteps, anywhere in the country, within 72 hours.
Firm introduces caffeine-free drink with Elderberry lime-ginger
A caffeine-free drink, Elderberry-lime-ginger has been launched into the Nigerian market. The drink marketed by Suno_Jas & Sons Nigeria Limited targets young, active Nigerians.
Contribution of the private sector to Nigeria’s underdevelopment
By Uchenna Nwankwo, Gomina Ochu & Omotayo Adeolu THE contribution of the private sector of the Nigerian establishment to the dismal performance of the country is best analysed using the professionals or professional groupings as index. To paraphrase Nwankwo’s On National Reconciliation and Development (2002), it is noteworthy that one of the chief characteristics of […]
Plans to scrap NIMASA uncovered
THERE are indication of a plan to scrap the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as a bill to float another maritime security agency is underway. Already a a presentation of the proposed bill has been done at the National Assembly to press for an accelerated legislative process of the bill with a view to passing it into law as soon as possible.
Nigerian Army holds confab
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA—This year’s Chief of Army Staff Conference with the theme ‘Strengthening the Nigerian Army’s operational capabilities: An imperative for attaining national security objectives of the government’s 7- point agenda’, will hold in Lagos from Sunday 22nd November to Wednesday 25th 2009. Consequently, principal staff officers, general officers commanding, strategic level commanders from […]
Anambra teachers get pay rise
By Enyim Enyim ONITSHA—The Anambra State Government has agreed to pay the long agitated 27.5% Teachers Salary Structure (TSS) to teachers from next month. Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in the state, Chief Anthony Ugozor, made the disclosure yesterday, while addressing journalists on the delayed implementation of the TSS and the suspension […]
UN security: Nigeria pledges to work with Brazil
By Chinyere Amalu ABUJA—Nigeria has pledged to work closely with Brazil as the two countries prepare to take their seat as member of the UN Security Council in January 2010. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bagudu Hirse gave this assurance when he received the Brazilian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Maria L […]
ECN wants energy integrated into national devt plans
By Abdallah el-Kurebe Sokoto — For Nigeria to be one of the 20 strong economies in the world by year 2020, energy planning at the federal and state governments levels must be inculcated into the national development plans. Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Professor Abubakar Sani Sambo said this at the opening […]
