On the incessant Jos crisis
The journey from Abuja to Kafanchan in Kaduna State this Tuesday morning was uneventful. The road was very free as only a few vehicles plied the road. The rural communities were so far removed from the hustle and bustle of the cities that a commuter by name Moses commented thus: “This is so peaceful, unlike the Southern part of the country. No noise, nature is just at peace with itself and in harmony with everything else. This is heavenly”.
Edo threatens to revoke sale of Okpella cement factory
Edo State Government has threatened to revoke the sale of Edo Cement factory, Okpella to private investors by past administrations if the factory does not bounce back to production in the next two weeks.
Access Bank partners Commonwealth Council on power supply
In line with efforts to ensuring an effective and sustainable power supply in Nigeria, Access Bank Plc has entered into a strategic partnership with the Commonwealth Business Council on the hosting of the 2011 power summit taking place in London
World Bank endorses new Africa plan to sustain continent’s economic growth
The World Bank unveiled a policy for Africa that focuses on fighting corruption and boosting democracy after months of popular protests in North Africa led to the collapse of governments in Egypt and Tunisia. The World Bank’s board last week endorsed the plan, Obiageli Ezekwesili, the bank’s vice president for Africa, said in a video conference from Paris
Artificial turf robs Lagos of Eagles/Ethiopia match
The Nigeria Football Federation has explained that its decision to host the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles and their Ethiopian counterparts at the Abuja national stadium was informed by coach Samson Siasia’s insistence that the encounter be played on natural turf.
Fire guts Berger auto market, destroys 10 vehicles
NO FEWER than 10 vehicles were, yesterday, razed beyond recognition in a massive inferno that gutted a portion of Las Vegas Park at Berger Motors, in KiriKiri area of Lagos State.
