Shell stops downstream investment in Nigeria
AFTER series of appeals to oil majors and other stakeholders in the oil sector including policy incentives to encourage the rebuilding of the Nigerian domestic refining capacity, Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, yesterday in Accra declared that it does not have any such investment plan for the country.
Anti-Corruption: NESG wants adherence to Procurement Act
The on-going war against corruption in the public sector would be greatly enhanced if the Procurement Act 2007 is strictly adhered to by ministries, agencies and parastatals in the government procurement processes, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has said.
Boko Haram: Army tightens security in Port Harcourt barracks
PORT HARCOURT-In apparent response to reported plans by Boko Haram fundamentalists to bomb some Niger Delta states, the army authorities at 2 Brigade, Bori Camp, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have tightened security in the barracks.
Bayelsa community raises alarm over fresh oil spills
Yenagoa-Barely five days after the clamping of an oil spill point that ravaged Kalaba community in the Okordia clan of Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, indigenes of the community, have again raised alarm over the discovery of three more crude oil spills from pipelines owned by Agip.
Mind creates, mind experiences
It is a proven phenomenon that what we seek to create, happens. In spirituality also, it is well stated that what we think manifests.
A vow in a Thunderstorm…In honour of Fawehinmi
Written by Chikezie Obayi, A vow in a thunderstorm is dedicated to the late human rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN) who spent most of his life fighting corrupt military leaders in Nigeria.
Ekiti wants take-off grant 15 years after
ADO-EKITI-FIFTEEN years after its creation, the government of Ekiti State have appealed to the federal government for a take-off grant to accelerate development of the state.
Cup of coffee overflows with goodness
People really like coffee. The morning ritual of brewing a cup, the smell that perks you up before you take a sip and, of course, the flavor all make it the favorite beverage aside from water (water’s delicious!).
NSE, IOD partner on corporate governance for quoted companies
The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, is set to partner with the Institute of Directors, IOD, in the campaign for corporate governance and best practices for quoted companies.
Uduaghan vs Ogboru: Anti-bomb squad at Appeal Court
BENIN-AHEAD of today’s Court of Appeal judgment on the January 2011 re-run governorship election in Delta State between Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Chief Great Ogboru of the Democratic Peoples’ Party, DPP, the Edo State Police Command has deployed its anti-bomb squad on the court premises.
35 Students bag award for excellence
The 1st Apapa District Superintendent’s Essay Competition 2011 came to an end with at least 35 students bagging an award for excellence in essay writing.
