Bio laments crises in Nigeria’s sports as NOC reconfirms Ndanusa president
Sports Minister/ Chairman, National Sports Commission, NSC, Alhaji Ibrahim Isa Bio Thursday at the Media Centre of the National Stadium, Lagos lamented the crises that has rocked Nigeria’s sports, describing it as unbecoming of a supposed leader of the continent of Africa.
“NANTA will get a befitting secretariat”, President
The National President of NANTA, Mr. Dayo Adeola in an exclusive interview with NANTA news bares his mind on the latest development in the Association, the Nigerian travel/tourism market and many other burning issues. Excerpt.
Double dip recession not likely, MPC
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has said the recent weakening of growth globally will most likely not lead to a double-dip recession is not very likely.
Akwa Ibom concludes plans to boost tourism
Akwa Ibom State Government says it has concluded plans for the provision of infrastructure to accelerate the development of the tourism sector.
Director urges development of tourism industry
Mr Alhamid Sheriff, Director, Travel and Tourism Studies, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), has urged the Federal Government to preserve the country’s natural and cultural landscapes to enhance its socio_economic activities.
Campaign: Atiku wants Jonathan’s response on allegation of using state funds
Former Vice President and presidential aspirant on the Peoples Democratic Party’s platform, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to address allegations that he was campaigning for the presidency with tax payers’ money
Pilgrims board chairman’s children rescued from kidnappers
Crack detectives from Plateau State Police Command have rescued the three children of Chairman of the State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Awwalu Dankurna, who were kidnapped on their way to school on Tuesday
2011: Edo ACN youths protest endorsement of decampees
THE political tension in Edo State, heightened, yesterday, when hundreds of Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, youths stormed the palace of the Oba of Benin and the secretariat of the party, to protest what they described as a “scheme to hoodwink” Governor Adams Oshiomhole to endorse some National Assembly members, who recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the ACN.
Firm sues NPA over illegal occupation of its terminal
Duncan Maritime Services, operators of Duncan Bonded Terminal has dragged the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to the federal high court in Lagos over illegal occupation of the facility for 14 days, an action the firm said resulted in the loss of N1.8 billion.
Actis pays $151m, acquires 100% control of Vlisco Group
Actis, a private equity investor solely focused on emerging markets, has acquired Vlisco Group, producers of Vlisco, Uniwax, GTP and Woodin fashion brands by paying US151million, as it controls 100 percent equity.
Uduaghan gives DESOPADEC officials 10 days to return vehicles
DELTA State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, has ordered officials of the newly restructured Delta State Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, who left with government vehicles to return them within 10 days.
