Ekiti: Tribunal adopts addresses, defers verdict
The Justice Hamma Barka-led Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ekiti State Tuesday adjourned judgement to a later date in a petition filed by Dr Kayode Fayemi, the Action Congress, AC, gubernatorial candidate in 25 April 2009 governorship election re-run in the state challenging the victory of Engr Segun Oni, as the tribunal adopted the written addresses of all the parties.
CITN seeks increase in tax education
Chartered Insti tute of Taxation Nigeria (CITN), as parts of its awareness and sensitisation programme, has called for the introduction of taxation, as a course in higher institutions across the country.
Oando’s gross profit grows by 26%
Oando Plc, an indigenous energy group, on Monday announced a N13.5 billion gross profit for the year ended December, 31 2009, representing a 26 per cent increase from N10.7 billion over the same period in 2008.
BGL, CONSCCIMA partner on infrastructural development
In a renewed effort to bring economic development to the Northern part of Nigeria, the Conference of Northern States Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (CONSCCIMA) has entered into a partnership with the nation’s leading investment banking institution, BGL Plc with a view to attracting investments into the area.
NSE value rises by N56bn
Investors continue to enjoy significant improvement on their investments on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, as the value of listed equities appreciated, Monday, by N55.57 billion.
Beta Computers introduces POSACTS 12000 accounting and POS mgt solutions
The Managing Director of Beta Computers, Mr. Will Anyaegbunam, has said that the newly introduced flexible Payment Options and Outsourcing for companies acquiring accounting and POS management solutions will assist them gain access to critical IT solutions needed effectively control and manage their operations.
IGI wins City People Award
Industrial and General Insurance Plc (IGI) has won the coveted ‘Insurance Company of the Year Award’ at the 13th Annual City People Awards for Excellence, which took place in Lagos recently.
Insurance industry to create 55, 000 employments
The on going projects of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) are to generate 55,000 employments to the insurance industry.
Our stand on school fees – Bayelsa govt
Against the backdrop of mounting complaints by parents over alleged extortion by heads of public schools in Bayelsa State, the Ministry of Education yesterday cleared the air on the controversy, saying it only authorised the collection of N1,000 as fees for science practical examination.
Lagos Assembly probes state joint account Committee
Lagos State House of Assembly has set up an ad-hoc committee to probe the activities of the State Joint Account Committee which manages the state’s share from the Federation Account.
Olowude tasks fire personnel on training
Following the havoc wrecked by fire incidence in the country coupled with the delay of lack of of in salvaging the situation, Mr Remi Olowude, Executive Vice-Chairman of IGI has advised fire personnel to go on training.
