FBN’s shareholders, stockbrokers seek higher returns
… Gross earnings hit N194.9bn in 6 months
Shareholders of First Bank of Nigeria, FBN, Holdings Plc and stockbrokers have tasked its Board of Directors to ensure that the company’s overall performance for the financial year 2013 is enhanced in order to bring higher return for stakeholders.
Obi and his Awka developmental battles
I REMEMBER few years ago when Awka people, particularly the ones in Diaspora were spitting out fire, thunder and brimstone on Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State for allegedly neglecting their kingdom. They accused him of taking developmental issues that concerned Awka town unserious. I’m quite aware that some groups threatened to ‘shut down’ the […]
NUPENG urges improved security on waterways
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has urged the Federal Government to beef up security on the country’s waterways. Mr Joseph Ogbebor, the Deputy-General Secretary, Operations, NUPENG, told newsmen in Benin that deploying more security personnel on the waterways would curb incessant theft of crude oil.
Local production to reduce wheat importation by 50% — Adesina
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has said that the recent local wheat production in the country will reduce the importation of the commodity by 50 percent. Adesina said this in Abuja at a workshop on ‘Strengthening the Support to Agricultural Research for Development of Strategic Crops in Africa (SARD-SC).’
Forte Oil eyes offshore markets
Forte Oil Plc has disclosed plans to expand its operation beyond the shores of Nigeria to other West African countries.
Liverpool land Victor Moses
Nigeria international will play for Anfield giants Liverpool this season as a loan deal has been agreed for the winger.
