THERE are indications that the Federal Government may take the concept of Democracy Day beyond mere ceremonies and parades, come Wednesday, May 29.

Ahead of next month’s 2014 World Cup qualifier against Kenya, the Super Eagles will today play against a local German side in a friendly game.

Globacom has affirmed its faith in the future of Nigeria, describing the country’s children as highly talented and having the potentials to be world-beaters in all disciplines.

Addis Ababa—President Goodluck Jonathan, has said the federal government was ready to commit every resources at it disposal to ensure that the excesses of the violent Boko Haram sect was brought to an end.

…Boko Haram planned to hijack commercial aircraft, crash it into Aso Rock, others …
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA—President Goodluck Jonathan has said the State of Emergency declared in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states may not last six months as prescribed by the constitution in view of the successes recorded even as it has been gathered that before the deployment of troops, Boko Haram sect had planned to hijack a commercial plane and crash it into the Presidential Villa or other national monuments.

Hundreds of Truck Owners Association in Ogun State,weekend, protested the alleged multiple taxation leveled against them by the officials of the state government and alleged plan by the government to increase the haulage tax fees.

The Federal Government plans to export fresh vegetables worth $10 million in 2013, Mr. Mike Kanu, Deputy Director, Horticulture in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, has said. Kanu said this in Umuahia at the commencement of the distribution of two tonnes of telferia seeds to selected farmers in Abia.

Insurance companies need a relief in form of intervention fund from the government to enable them underwrite terrorism, kidnapping and other emerging risks, the President Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) Dr. Wole Adetimehin, has said.

The Federal Government is committed to providing numerous incentives to investors to attract investment into the country, Vice President, Namadi Sambo has said.

President Goodluck Jonathan has been called upon to urgently review the scope of the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, even as Community pharmacists have recommended appointment of a substantive Executive Secretary of the NHIS.

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, said it had lost over N1 billion for settlement of judgment debts arising from litigations filed against liquidated banks.

Undoubtedly, typical signs of infected wound include swelling, pain, fever, and the presence of pus. But absence of these signs does not mean the wound is not infected. According to experts, unless a wound is very recent, you should assume that untreated wounds are likely infected or may become infected.

Economics is a science of choice. Decision making involves making a choice. Among competing wants, preference has to be put on scale and selection made on the best alternative. Every being on earth makes economic decisions. Housewives in particular make several choices based on available resources.

A FINAL comprehensive assessment of total losses resulting from the 2012 flooding which ravaged many states of the federation has shown that Nigeria lost a total of N2.6 trillion.

Abuja—Work is expected to commence fully on construction of the 700 megawatts (MW) Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant, which President Goodluck Jonathan would perform turning of the sod tomorrow.