FCT Minister warns corrupt officials
Abuja—The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed, yesterday threatened to hand over corrupt officials in the administration to the anti-graft agencies. He issued the threat at the inaugural meeting of the new FCT Executive Committee, EXCO. Mohammed charged the officials to shun all forms of corrupt practices and be committed to the service of […]
Gusau’s comment on Sanusi’s banking reform is right
It is not for nothing that General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau (rtd) has become synonymous with Nigeria’s national security.
Minister sues for cooperation to grow Nigerian mining sector
The Minister of Minesnd Steel Development, Arc. Mohammed Musa Sada last week in Abuja said that the Nigerian mineral and metal sector requires the collaboration of all sectors to grow and, that he would all reach out to them.
40 development wells drilled in 1Q 2010, FG
The Federal government has announced that 40 development wells were drilled during the first quarter 2010 as against 27 which was drilled during the same period of 2009.
SAP provides software for business development in the petroleum industry
SYSTEM Application Product, (SAP),a leading provider of business solutions to enterprise companies last week disclosed that they have provided software to enable the oil and gas business organisations preserve data’s for business development as well as support government policy.
Delta gives artificial limbs to 61-yr-old amputee
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has assured the poor and physically challenged of government’s continued assistance in the realisation of their economic potentials.
NNPC assures of more petroleum product storage facilities
THE management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has reaffirmed its determination to establish more storage facilities for petroleum products as part of measures to ensure their efficient distribution and supply across the country.
Ex-militants eulogise Yar’Adua
EX-MILITANTS in the Niger Delta have described late President Umar Yar’ Adua as a man of peace.
Noting that he would be remembered for his genuine effort at bringing peace to the Niger Delta, the ex-militants, who spoke through a former Commander, Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, Sobomabo Jaackreec, a.k.a Egberipapa, said the region would continue to cherish the memories of the late president.
Catholic varsity to invest N5m in micro sector
A new private university, Godfrey Okoye University (GOU), Ugwuomu Nike, Enugu State, is to invest N5 million in the micro sector of the economy.
Continental, United Airlines in mega merger
Continental and United Airlines have announced a definitive merger agreement, creating the world’s leading airline with superior service to customers, expanded access to an unparalleled global network serving 370 destinations around the world, enhanced long_term career prospects for employees, and a platform for improved profitability and sustainable long_term value for shareholders.
Arik Air wins leadership awards for excellence
Arik Air has emerged the company of the year at the Leadership Awards for Excellence 2009 held in Abuja penultimate weekend.
