Construction work on nation’s biggest port to commence
Construction of the Port at Lekki which is expected to accommodate container vessels up to 8,000 Twenty Equivalent Units (TEUs) and liquid bulk vessels up to 160,000 DWT will begin in first quarter of the year 2011 as the contractor selection process is currently underway.
NDIC to set up task force for financial crimes
Following the rising spate of crimes and sharp practices in banks and financial institutions in the country, the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced plans to revive the financial crimes and malpractices task force.
Ikazoboh tasks operators on market development
The newly appointed Interim Administrator of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh has tasked stockbrokers and other market operators on the need to contribute their quota towards the development of the capital market.
HPL gets financial boost from Leadway, Nutricima
Lagos based youths forum, the Hundred Percent Leader (HPL), has received a financial boost from Leadway Assurance Plc, Nutricima and other corporate organisations and individuals towards its third edition of youth forum being organised to empower Nigerian youths to see themselves as potential leaders of tomorrow.
Experts back introduction of Islamic banking in Nigeria
SOME experts have backed the plan to introduce Islamic Banking and Finance into the Nigerian financial system, urging people to embrace it.
CBN, AGRA sign MoU on agric financing
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has signed an MoU with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), an Africa-based NGO.
Govt College Ughelli Old Boys marks 65th anniversary
As part of activities to mark her 65th anniversary, Government College Ughelli Old Boys Association will, Thursday, at the Cinema Hall 1 of the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu in Lagos, host an information Technology (IT) seminar on: Nigeria’s Educational System in the Internet Age.
ASUU strike: S-East govs urged to implement 2009 agreement
THE striking members of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU South East zone, yesterday, called on state governments in the zone to urgently implement the Federal Government-ASUU agreements of 2009 to facilitate early resumption of academic activities in the state-owned universities
Jonathan seeks Senate approval to borrow $4.4bn
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, asked the Senate to approve his proposal for external borrowing of the sum of $4, 427, 91 billion for the year 2010.
2011: Field credible candidates, Jonathan urges PDP
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, urged Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ensure that it parades credible candidates if it must win next year’s elections
2011: Ogor PDP members adopt Uduaghan
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogor, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State has adopted the state Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan as their gubernatorial aspirant for 2011.
