Zoning is unconstitutional, says Mudiaga-Odje
Warri based lawyer, Dr. Akpo Mudiaga Odje, has said that zoning arrangement of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, is unconstitutional, null and void, same being in conflict with sections 17(2)(a) 42 and 131 of the 1999 constitution. Dr. Odje argued that the only qualifications required to contest for the office of the President are clearly set out under section 131 of the constitution.
Dangote acquires 400,000 hectares of land for orchard farming
The Dangote Group, a leading manufacturer in the beverage and juice, says it has acquired about 400,000 hectares of land in Calabar, Cross River for its orchard farm.
Why we are supporting Leboku festival, MTN
In its drive at making Cross River State one of the continent’s foremost tourist destinations, the state government and the people of Yakurr are set to host another edition of the popular Leboku International Festival.
Abakaliki International Hotel for commission in December, Commissioner
The multi-billion naira International Hotel, Abakaliki, will be inaugurated in December, Chief Mathias Adum, Ebonyi Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, has said.
Minister calls for investment in Ghana’s tourism industry
The Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Sabah Zita Okaikoi has called on investors to take advantage of the general incentives available when they decide to invest in the tourism sector.
Travel agent docked for allegedly extorting N305,000 from 9 women
The police in Lagos on Monday arraigned Felix Omotayo, 35, at an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court for allegedly obtaining money from nine women under pretence.
Lagos hotel licensing law not tax law, Afikuyomi
Lagos State commissioner for Tourism, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, has said that the Hotel Licensing (Amendment) Law 2010 just signed into law by the Governor of the state following the passing of the bill by Lagos state House of Assembly is not a tax law.
Osun festival commences next week despite Oba’s death
This year’s edition of the annual Osun Osogbo festival will begin next week with the traditional cleansing of the ancient town that will be followed by the lightening of the 636 years old 16 point lamps.
Stress testing should be made regulatory requirement, RIMAN President
The President of Risk Managers Association of Nigeria (RIMAN), Dr. Emmanuel Abolo, has said stress testing, which is used to determine the stability of a given system or entity by testing beyond normal operational capacity in order to observe the results, should be made a regulatory requirement in Nigeria.
Standard Chartered H1 profit up 10% to $3.12bn
Standard Chartered PLC has announced a record first half operating profit before tax of $3.12bn, demonstrating the ability of the business to deliver consistent and sustained performance.
Zain Unveils new route to riches, top millionaire offer
Riding on the back of the success and wide acceptance of its just concluded Wake up a Millionaire Offer, Zain Nigeria has opened another window for many more Nigerians to become millionaires by unveiling an interactive, trivia-based initiative, called Top Millionaire Offer.
