Stakeholders to drive trade, investment at upcoming AGOA Forum
When hundreds of private and public sector stakeholders meet for the 10th annual American Growth Opportunity Act, AGOA Forum in Lusaka, Zambia, June 8-11, the outcomes of their meetings will continue to shape trade in West Africa for years to come.
Redeemed Street soccer enters Q-finals
It has been goals galore at the maiden edition of The Redeemed Christian Church Of God (RCCG) Province 32 Area 31, Place Of Mercy Street Soccer tournament,which kicked off on May 2nd.
Why Seventh NASS must get it right – Elumelu
MR Ndudi Elumelu, a returning member of the House of Representatives is best remembered for his leading role and subsequent travails in the probe into the power projects embarked upon by the immediate past administration. A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency of Delta State, he spoke to Vanguard on issues relating to the agenda of the 7th National Assembly among other issues.
Libya’s Gaddafi makes new ceasefire offer
The government of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has contacted foreign states offering an immediate ceasefire, but there was scepticism that the proposal could end the three-month-old conflict.
India backs Africa’s aspiration for UNSC’s permanenent menbership
India has promised to support the aspiration of African countries to get a permanent seat in an expanded UN Security Council (UNSC).
Apply enough fertiliser in pepper farms, Scientist urges farmers
A plant scientist, Dr Margret Katung, on Wednesday urged farmers to apply adequate fertilisers in pepper farms to improve its yield.
The one who won’t go away
WHETHER we desire it or not, we can’t always have things our way as far as boxing is concerned. Or – putting it in simpler form — we live for the sport, as opposed to the reverse perception that pro boxing is there at our beck and call.
Ex militant leaders threaten to disrupt inauguration
Ex militant leaders in the Niger Delta Thursday threatened to storm Abuja in protest over what they described as the inability of the Federal Government to guarantee their safety alleging that four of their members had been brutally killed in the last one year after embracing the amnesty programme.
NCAA investigates Kaduna plane crash
The Minister of Aviation, Mrs Fidelia Njeze, has said that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced investigations into the cause of the crash which took place in Kaduna on Tuesday.
Showkey, 10 others to perform at inauguration match
Eleven Nigerian artistes are to entertain spectators at the presidential inauguration football match, scheduled for May 28, the event’s organising committee said on Wednesday in Abuja.
Intercontinental Bank moves to 10-digit account numbering
Intercontinental Bank says it has successfully migrated its over four million customers’ accounts to the CBN approved 10-digit Nigerian Uniform Bank Account Number (NUBAN) system.
