Demolition caught us unawares – Makoko residents
MAKOKO, a water front community which has been in existence since 1890, suddenly became history after it was visited by a demolition squad sent by the Lagos State government on Monday and Tuesday last week. The demolition left over 200 of the residents, including infants, pregnant women and nursing mothers, homeless.
Bauchi PDP blames non-conduct of LG poll on CPC’s suit
Bauchi—THE Bauchi State People’s Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, blamed the suit filed by Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, for delay in conducting local government election in the state.
Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB): Some unresolved issues
At last, the correct version of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) has been sent to the National Assembly for deliberation and enactment into law. To be fair, taking a cursory look at the bill, it looks like an elegant document – a Dictionary of the Petroleum Industry.
Edo guber election petition tribunal constituted
BENIN—EDO State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, to entertain petitions arising from the outcome of the July 14 governorship election in the state has been constituted.
Stock market lost N9trn since downturn – CIS President
THE President, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Mr. Ariyo Olushekun has decried the protracted downturn of the Nigerian capital market , saying the market has actually lost N9 trillion since the crisis started.
Africa needs well-regulated commodity exchanges — AfDB
African countries can benefit immensely from well-regulated derivatives commodity exchanges – which in turn could provide a useful tool for Africa’s development,” said African Development Bank (AfDB).
