David Mark, no to state creation, not economical
When on May 27, 1967 General Yakubu Gowon announced the 12- state structure for Nigeria it was to solve a perceived political problem threatening the continued existence of Nigeria as a single entity. It was a political solution to the threat of secession. Gowon was humble enough to point out the economic consequences the nation was faced with if the action was not taken. He had said: “The consequence of these illegal sets has been the increasing deterioration of the Nigerian economy.
Conoil shareholders hail board, management over improved performance
Shareholders of Conoil Plc have commended its Board of Directors and management for the improved performance attained for the financial account ended December 31, 2010.
CDMA consolidation vital for competition, says Qubain
The Managing Director of Starcomms Plc, Maher Qubain has reasserted his position that consolidation in the CDMA segment of the telecommunications market and a fair playing ground for all networks are vital considerations in the effort for proper development of the telecoms market in the country.
Nigeria Fadama project to get $4.185 million from World Bank
ABUJA- As part of moves to increase the potential growth of the country, the World Bank disclosed weekendthat plans have been concluded to inject $4.185 million in the Nigeria Fadama project.
Taye Taiwo and transfer nostalgia
The current issue of the authoritative soccer magazine, 442, Nigeria provides me the subject for my column today.
For those Nigerians whose sports lifes revolve round the European leagues, the off season period is often a nightmare that refuses to go away till early August.
Investors stake N142bn on FGN bonds
Investors’ appetite for Federal Government of Nigeria’s, FGN Bonds increased last week, with a significant improvement recorded in trading in the Over-the-Counter, OTC, Bond market, as investors staked N141.688 billion on 157.68 million units of bonds in 1,064 transactions.
‘Robust insurance can boost housing sector growth’
A robust and vibrant insurance industry is essential for the development of the housing sector in the country which is currently being hampered by paucity of funds.
Africa – Killing Her Children Through Education
IN the past week, four incidents in three countries detailed the killing attention African governments give education. We do not believe the cases are isolated. Only their devastating consequences vary from one country to the other.
N120/LITRE PETROL IMMINENT – AGANGA (1)
The Obasanjo, Yar’Adua and Jonathan administrations have all decried what they consider to be the unnecessary and stifling burden placed on the economy by government’s increasing subsidy on the price of petrol. Last week, the Finance Minister, Olusegun Aganga was quoted in an interview he granted in faraway London that the cost of subsidies which touched N1 trillion (N1, 000bn) in 2009 would fall to about N520bn according to CBN estimates.
BGL, FDHL, NESG lament non-passage of petroleum bill
BGL Plc, one of Nigeria’s foremost Investment Banking outfit in Nigeria , Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and FDHL have lamented the non_passage of the Petroleum Information Bill.
It’s good to start small and grow – Mrs Tosin Olabintan
For any nation’s economy to grow, the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector must play a pivotal role in the overall industrial economy of the nation and Nigeria is not an exception.
