CIBN seeks special intervention fund for real, agric sectors

CIBN seeks special intervention fund for real, agric sectors

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has called on the Federal Government to intensify the implementation of infrastructure development programmes and provide special intervention funds for real and agricultural sectors in order to ensure the success of the ongoing economic diversification agenda.
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Ethiopia: It’s a walk-over – Babayaro

Ethiopia: It’s a walk-over – Babayaro

AS Nigerians continue to celebrate Monday’s draw that pitched the Super Eagles against Ethiopia despite fears that unknown teams produce shocking results at the end, Emmanuel Babayaro has further dismissed such fears of Ethiopia posing a problem for the Eagles to be in Brazil.

Police nab fake doctor  in Ilorin

Police nab fake doctor in Ilorin

Kwara State Police Command, yesterday, paraded a fake medical doctor, Oroware Omololu Adebayo, 31, who had been practicing in Ilorin, Kwara State since 2012.

Insurance should be people’s priority – Olawoyin

Insurance should be people’s priority – Olawoyin

Mr. Gbenga Olawoyin is the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of Wema Insurance Brokers Ltd. In this interview with ROSEMARY ONUOHA, he spoke on the challenges confronting the insurance sector since the commencement of the ‘No premium no cover’ policy.

Oil firm’s largesse causes crisis in Edo

Oil firm’s largesse causes crisis in Edo

THERE is tension in Okomu community, Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State, after three buildings were razed by armed men, suspected to be ex-militants, who attacked some community leaders over youth empowerment materials donated to the community by Okomu Oil Palm Company operating in the area.

We’re too much for Ethiopia – Nwosu

We’re too much for Ethiopia – Nwosu

1980 Nations Cup winner Henry Nwosu (MON) has insisted that the Super Eagles would not have had a better chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup than now that they face Ethiopia in the final playoffs for the 2014 Brazil soccer fiesta.

Amaechi tackles eye ailments

Amaechi tackles eye ailments

Rivers State Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has stepped up the healthcare campaign in the state with a US-based health mission of experts to attend to people with glaucoma, cataract and other eye problems.

Monarch settles rift between massob leader,  AIYO founder

Monarch settles rift between massob leader, AIYO founder

The traditional ruler of Nri Ancient Kingdom, in Anambra State, Igwe Obidiegwu Onyesoh, has at last brokered peace between the leader of Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, and founder of Association of Igbo Youths, AIYO, Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka.

FG clears air on Zungeru power project cost

FG clears air on Zungeru power project cost

The Federal Government has described as “unfair” insinuations that the contract awarded by the Ministry of Power for the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project was excessively high.

Ecobank chairman, Lawson cleared by AMCON, CBN

Ecobank chairman, Lawson cleared by AMCON, CBN

Chairman of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, Mr. Kolapo Lawson, has debunked allegations of wrong doings concerning alleged insider loan facilities obtained by Agbara Estates, a family-owned firm, which he chairs, saying that the N1.3 billion loan had been repaid since July 26, days before it was due.

Health services in Nigeria – time to walk the talk

Health services in Nigeria – time to walk the talk

Most people agree that there has been improvements in certain aspects of life in Nigeria; IT and communications for example. As we wait for stable and constant electricity, attention is now being drawn to healthcare.

Channels TV begins Athletics Classics

Channels TV begins Athletics Classics

Officials of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and Nigeria’s leading broadcast medium, Channels Television are putting finishing touches to a major youth championship aimed at identifying trainable young Nigerians in all parts of the country.