Man stabbed to death over N200 debt
A 35-year-old bricklayer, Mr Ugochukwu Ekwuribe, from Amuzu-Olokoro, near Umuahia, was allegedly stabbed to death over a N200 debt reportedly owed to his suspected killer.
Fall in oil price worries Okonjo-Iweala
The Nigerian Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday, said she is concerned that oil and gas prices could fall as more countries uncover reserves and make plans to adapt to this new environment in the secto, minister said on Thursday.
ITF, NECA partner in devt of technical education
Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) have pledged to constantly see to the development of technical education in Nigeria, saying that it remains a crucial step towards economic growth in the country.
IFC, Citi sign N158bn deal for growth of emerging markets
The International Finance Corporation, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has entered into a partnership with Citi Group to boost trade and economic development in emerging markets across the globe with the signing of a N158 billion (US$1 billion) risk-sharing facility.
Farouk vs Otedola: We ‘ll make findings public soon – Reps
THE House of Representatives, yesterday, said it would make public the findings of the Ethics and Privileges Committee on the alleged $620,000 bribe given to Hon. Farouk Lawan by business mogul, Mr Femi Otedola, next week.
Clark calls for restructuring of EFCC
FORMER Federal Commissioner for Information and Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has urged the Federal Government to restructure the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to make it more effective, saying the anti-graft agency under the leadership of Mr Ibrahim Lamorde was championing falsehood.
