Since 1994, the Chrome Group, a leading indigenous conglomerate has been operating successfully in Nigeria. The group has over 10 active subsidiaries with interests in different sectors of the economy which include Oil and Gas, Insurance, Real Estate, the Power Sector, Telecommunications and Logistics and have so far achieved tremendous growth.

ILORIN— Kwara State government has begun the sensitisation of people living in flood prone areas of the state, with a view to relocating them before the period of heavy rains in the state.

Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Mr Victor Ochei, has urged public spirited individuals and organisations to establish a synergy with the state government to enhance the overall development of Delta State.

When President Goodluck Jonathan signed into law the Nigerian Content Act, on April 22, 2010, it was intended among other reasons, to build local capacity and competencies, increase indigenous participation in the oil and gas industry and boost industry contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s gross domestic product.

NATONY is one of the very successful stories of indigenous firms that have grown over time to the level of being able to compete internationally. In this interview with the Managing Director of the firm, Mr. Nath Agbonifo, in an interview told Godwin Oritse that the government is trying to politicize the law by using it to patronize its cronies. He warned that until government allowed firms that are truly involved in the oil and gas business, the law may not achieve the purpose of building indigenous capacity. Excerpts: