Bill against expulsion of non-indigene coming
By Tordue Salem ABUJA — A Bill seeking to ban the expulsion of any Nigerian from any state, on the excuse that they are settlers on that land awaits second reading in the House of Representatives. The Bill sponsored by Rep. Samaila Muhammed (ANPP/Jos North/Bassa/Plateau State) seeks to compel state governments to consider persons or […]
Lucozade Sport trains gym instructors
TO improve the profes sional knowledge and practice for gym instructors and impact positively on physical fitness programs for fitness conscious Nigerians, Lucozade sport, the first specialized sport drink in Nigeria has kicked off its gym instructors’ forum.
New identity: APCON, brandexperts commend Unity Bank
Advertising Practi tioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), Chairman, Prof. Chris Doghudje, and other brand experts have commended Unity Bank for the implementation of its new corporate identity programme.
WDAS: Naira appreciates further by 12 kobo
The nation’s curren cy appreciated by another 12 kobo at the official segment of the foreign exchange market on Monday.
Microfinance stakeholders to enhance poverty assessment in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Grameen Foun dation has announced an innovative, two-year initiative that is designed to help African microfinance institutions (MFIs) better target poor clients and track how they are moving out of poverty.
Oceanic elevates 730 staff, rewards staff
Oceanic Bank International Plc has elevated 730 staff across various grades in keeping with its policy on staff motivation and reward.
Japaul assures of improved returns on investment
JAPAUL Oil and Maritime Services Plc has assured its shareholders of improved returns on their investment in its 2010 financial year.
Finance minister says challenges of knowledge gap enormous
The Minister of Finance, Dr Mansur Muhtar, has said that the challenges faced by Africa in terms of skills and knowledge gap are enormous. The minister spoke at the launch of the AfDB $15 million support for the Network of African Institutions of Science and Technology (AUST), the International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering and ECOWAS.
IFC invests in Tantalizers, helps Nigeria’s food Sector and raise standards
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has disclosed that it will invest in Nigerian fast food restaurant Tantalizers to help the company expand operations and improve environmental and safety standards, increasing the availability of convenient and affordable food in the country’s fast-growing urban areas and enhancing industry standards.
Nigeria-China trade hits $6.5b, says envoy
Mr Rong Yansong, China’s Economic and Commercial Counsellor in Nigeria, says that the trade volume between China and Nigeria hit $6.5 billion in 2009. Yansong said this on Friday at a news conference in Kaduna. He said that the Chinese Embassy specified the amount in the trade statistics it compiled during the trade review for the year.
Warri industrial business park a post amnesty tool to ease youth unemployment
Warri was a beehive of activities on Thursday the 18th of February. It was the day the Delta state government unveil to the public and investors its pent project, the Warri Industrial business Park. Many Nigerians travelled from far and near to give support to the state government. On the morning of the event the governor had an interactive session with Business Editors from Lagos.
