The security question, economic policy and other crucial issues
It is a pity that weeks after the presidential election, the election which was generally agreed to be fair and free; Nigerians would still be under the feeling of uncertainties about the structure and composition of the federal cabinet and also the security of life and property of the individual. Unfortunately, if feelers are reliable, President Jonathan might disappoint his numerous admirers as to his ability and that of his ruling party (PDP) to forge a new Nigeria.
ICAN tasks AAT members on accountability
The 47th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Prof. Francis Ojaide, FCA, has charged Accounting Technicians to display profound ethical standards in their various fields of employment.
Eleme Petrochemicals saves N202.28bn foreign exchange
The Eleme Petrochemicals Company Limited (EPCL) in Rivers has saved N202.276 billion (or $1.3 billion) in foreign exchange for Nigeria through import substitution. A statement signed by Mr Chukwuma Nwokoh
One crown: 34 hotties line up for MBGN
After a painstaking screening exercise which took Silverbird screeners to some of Nigeria’s major cities namely, Benin,Port Harcourt ,Abuja and Lagos
UBA wins Euromoney’s Best Trade Finance Bank award
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has emerged winner of the 2010 “Best Trade Finance Bank in Nigeria in recognition for its role in facilitating trade in Nigeria and on the African continent.
Police arrest 11, declare native doctor, 4 others wanted
Eleven persons are currently cooling off at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Orile Igamu area of Lagos State following violent clashes that recently erupted between street urchins from Aweh and Araromi Streets battling for supremacy in the area.
Lafarge increases stake in Ashaka Cement to 58.6%
As part of its efforts to enhance cement production in the country , Lafarge has acquired additional shareholding in Ashaka Cement by increasing its stake in the company from 50.16 per cent to approximately 58.6%.
Academy tasks Jonathan on national transformation
The Nigeria Academy of Engineering has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to partner with Nigerian engineers to bring about the required national transformation in the nation.
NSE share value rebounds by N55bn
The declining trend on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) was halted, Wednesday, as equities’ value representing the market capitalisation appreciated by N55.30 billion.
Factors that ‘ll keep Gaidam on his toes
GOVERNOR Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State first emerged as chief executive through the constitutional provision that makes it mandatory for deputy governors to assume the governorship role of their states if the governor is either incapacitated or dies in office.
Access Bank clinches FT, IFC award
Access Bank Plc has emerged the winner of the 2011 Financial Times/International Finance Corporation, FT/IFC “Sustainable Bank of the Year Award” for Africa and Middle East region.
