Workers in the oil and gas sector on Saturday vowed to go ahead with their planned strike if companies in the downstream sector fail to recall their sacked members. The workers spoke in Lagos under the aegis of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG.

The commitment by Fidson Healthcare Plc, to collaborate with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, is essential towards making a success of the campaign against the infiltration of substandard goods and products.

Former Nigeria international and Ranger International Football Club of Enugu player, Ernest Ufeli has called on the Confederation of African Football, CAF, find ways of strengthening its sub-regional affiliates rather than “killing” them.

Messrs Lekki Concession Company Limited, the concessionaire handling the 49 kilometre Lekki -Epe expressway said last week that it has mapped out strategies to make the road safer for motorists, motorcyclists and pedestrians. A statement signed by Veronica Jacobs explained that making the road safe is a key element in encouraging the people to use the road more efficiently.

Lagos State Government is set to establish facilities for the take off of its waste-to- wealth programme in the five divisions of the state. The facilities will convert various types of waste to different useful components by different proponents as recommended by the standing technical committee on the establishment of waste-to-wealth in the state comprising relevant line ministries and agencies.

NATIONAL President of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, for the first time yesterday attempted to respond to recent verbal attacks on his person by the CPC presidential candidate, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari, describing the attack as better ignored.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Monday met with local government council chairmen and stakeholders in Bayelsa State, declaring that the establishment of anti-corruption units at the grassroots will eradicate recruitment procurement and promotion exercise that are fraught with corruption.

CRUDE oil futures slipped more than three dollars, Monday, as the dollar surged to a two-month high versus the euro due to debt worries in Europe.

The President of Nigerian Labour Congress Mr. Abdulwaheed Omar, has commended the educational policy of Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, atressing that it gives the impression of a focused leader and thrilling to those who love education.

FIFA President, Sepp Blatter said, Monday, that he once handed back a bribe when he was given an envelope which turned out to be stuffed with cash.