2012 Budget: Senate insists on pay cut for Jonathan, others
As the Senate awaits the presentation of the 2012 budget to the National Assembly by President Goodluck Jonathan, there are indications that the budget may run into hitches unless there is a general pay cut in all the three arms of government.
FG to hand over amnesty camp to C/River
Federal Government has disclosed its intention to handover the Obubra Amnesty Camp used for the rehabilitation of former militants to Cross River State Government.
Manufacturers tasks Fashola on National Sports Festival
MANUFACTURING companies in Lagos State have requested Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola to use the forthcoming National Sports Festival to stimulate the patronage of Made- in- Nigeria products.
Kidnappers adopt new method in Sapele
Sapele- Kidnappers in Sapele, Delta State, have developed new ways of operating. Most of the recent kidnappings in Sapele and environs were done between 5pm and 7pm, when the police and vigilante men are yet to resume or 5am to 7am, when the security agents have closed for the day.
Experts charge fed govt. to implement NHIS
Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to promptly implement the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for the benefit of Nigerians, in order for the country to have a comprehensive health care.
Man arrested over alleged attempt to cash stolen cheque
The police in Lagos have arrested a middle-aged man for attempting to cash a stolen cheque. The suspect identified as Akeem Raheem, was nabbed in the banking hall of one of the second generation banks in Awaye industrial estate…
What we do with MTN Funlink, by varsity students
In the last ten years since the advent of GSM service providers, more serious attention has been paid to the specific needs of various market segments. MTN, has particularly pioneered custom-built telecom solutions for different…
MfB expert decries non-repayment of loans
The chairman of Enugu State-based Umuchinemere Pro-credit Microfinance Bank (UPMFB), Very Rev Monsignor Obiora Ike, has fingered the increasing non-payment of loans and undue delays by customers of microfinance banks in repayment of credit facilities given to them as the major obstacle militating against poverty eradication efforts by microfinance banks (MfBs) in Nigeria.
Bayelsa govt adopts Zinox Whizkid for schools
THE Bayelsa State Government, in partnership with Zinox computers, recently, donated the Zinox Whizkid to secondary school students, teachers and principals in the state.
Stakeholders advocate free treatment for sickle cell patients
In a bid to alleviate the pains and agonies of people living with Sickle Cell Disorder, SCD and their families, stakeholders who gathered at the Annual Scientific Conference of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi Lagos has called for free treatment of people living with SCD in public hospitals.
World Bank to spend $60m on projects in Edo
THe World Bank has concluded plans to inject $60 million into projects in Edo State following the pass mark given to the government by the bank for the ongoing projects in the state.
