Wavering Our Economy Away
THE 2011 budget ran at a deficit, but that did not stop government from granting import waivers worth more than N150 billion to 10 companies for them to import rice and palm oil. Over 100 c0mpanies participated in the importation of the tw0 commodities.
Why we’re investing in Olympic athletes – Delta
The Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Amaju Pinnick has explained the rationale behind the government’s release of the N25m training grant to Blessing Okagbare and other selected Delta State athletes to begin preparations for the London 2012 Olympics Games.
Keystone Bank targets enhanced market share, profitability in 2012
Keystone Bank Limited said it will leverage on the opportunities in the retail and consumer banking segment to grow its market share to compete effectively and ensure it returns to profitability in 2012.
Politics without principles
A STRIKING feature of the Nigerian political landscape is the low visibility of ideas and principles in the conduct of party activity—particularly in the selection of candidates for public office.
Celebration amid frenzy, fear and uncertainty
IT is Christmas again and all the cities across Nigeria are bubbling with activities. Already markets have been recording high patronage since Monday, some people have traveled while some are still making last minute preparations to jet out to their various homelands. This mood underscores the unparallel love Nigerians have for Christmas. While some would celebrate without fear, panic is the word for a host of others in some states of the country.
I’m not involved in Agbor crisis – NUTRW boss
THE Leadership of Ika South Chapter of National Union of Road Transport workers, NURTW, has distanced itself from the recent violent crisis that rocked Agbor Metropolis in which one person was shot dead.
