Entrepreneurship and MSME: The Engine for Economic Growth and Wealth Creation:
In a 2007 statement, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) mentions the Nigerian Paradox: dreadful poverty in a country with bountiful natural and human resources. Although Nigeria is not an OECD member, the economic history and potential of this sub_Saharan nation holds out globally relevant lessons.
Beer war: Harp threatens Star dominance
The dominance enjoyed by Star larger beer has come under severe threat by Harp larger, if the result obtained in the market is anything to go by.
Benin -Shagamu road ready next year
BENIN CITY-THE Federal Government has assured that the N9.7billion Benin-Shagamu dual carriage way would be completed in November 2011, just as it disclosed that after the completion of the road, it would last for at least 25 years, which it said would bring to an end the protracted hardship being experienced by Nigerians along the road.
GTBank invokes show them how to live TVC
Show them how to live is a Television Commercial (TVC) unveiled by GTBank Plc to develop in children the habit of saving. Before now, it was the role of parents to advise their children to safe monies, gift items bestowed on them by neighbours and or by family friends.
Seaman’s Ako Bundu leverages on cultural renaissance on radio
In other to preserve the cultural heritage of the Igbos, Grand Oak Limited, marketers of Seaman’s Schnapps is lighting up the Eastern Nigeria airwaves with Seaman’s Akobundu a 5_minute radio program in Igbo_language which dispenses native wisdom by means of traditional African proverbs and wise sayings of our elders.
DDB Lagos voted strategic partner to MTN
Based on its heritage and client feedback support, DDB Lagos has been voted as the number one strategic partner to MTN.
Collegiate presidency and national harmony
The tenacity of the pro Yar’Adua cabal to hold onto Aso Rock through whatever means must be a testimony to the sweetness of power! Under normal circumstances where political and public offices are geared towards the service of the people, there will be little or no personal gain in capturing power or its retention.
Ex-FCT minister joins Akwa Ibom guber race
By Okey Ndiribe Former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Sen. John Udoedehe, yesterday, in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capita,l declared his intention to contest the governorship election of the state in next year’s general elections. Udoedehe declared his interest in the governorship election at a rally organised by Uyo Patriots held […]
17 feared dead as building collapses in Edo
A multi million Naira hotel building under construction in Auchi, the headquarters of Estako –West local government area of Edo State, collapsed yesterday with no fewer than seventeen construction workers feared dead and buried in the rubble. The hotel building, behind Uyi House and allegedly said to belong to a Benin-based business man, was said […]
N63m fraud at Ondo poly
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, may be invited to unravel the over N63million alleged fraud in Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State . Addressing a press conference in Akure on the fraud in Akure weekend, the Acting Rector of the Institution, Dr Soji Omowole, absolved workers of the polytechnic of any complicity in […]
　Delta shares in Oceanic Bank not used in paying Ascot Loan
The management of Ascot Offshore Nigeria Limited has denied the allegation that the shares of Delta State government in Oceanic Bank were sold to pay the loan the company obtained from Intercontinental Bank to buy an oil servicing company, Willbros Group Inc, in 2006. In a statement issued by Ascot Management on Friday, the company […]
