Sada challenges QSRBN to come up with blueprint to reduce construction costs
Piqued by the high cost of building and construction projects in Nigeria, the Minister overseeing the Federal Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Musa Mohammed Sada, an architect, has challenged the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria, QSRBN to come up with a blueprint on how costs of projects in Nigeria can be reduced to compare favourably with what obtains in other parts of the world.
Loss of my sight has brought out the best in me — Ejiro Okotie
EVEN though she lost her sight at the tender age of 11, Ejiro Okotie has never lost sight of herself. She may not be sighted, but she has foresight. As a growing child she always knew what she wanted out of life. Today, as a full-grown young adult, battling the challenge of disability, Ejiro has nevertheless undergone a decisive transformation.
Strikes, strife and sighs for health in 2013
FOR the Nigerian health sector, 2013 opened with a strike. The year is also closing with a health sector strike. The outgoing year was serially punctuated with nerve-wracking industrial dispute often culminating in protracted strikes to protest often irreconciliable issues at stake.
US reiterates steps to curb oil theft in Nigeria
The United States Special Envoy for Energy at the Department of State, Ambassador Carlos Pascual, said the US Government has succeeded in mapping out key steps to addressing the issue of oil theft and related revenue losses in Nigeria.
I was set up, says Onitsha bizman detained for 88 days
August 1, 2013 is a day that traders at the popular Old Market Road, Odoakpu in Onitsha, Anambra State would not forget in a hurry. Commercial activities had peaked for the day when suddenly, stern looking policemen invaded the market.
FRSC, DHL partner for road traffic accident reduction
The recent joint safety awareness campaign by the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC and DHL Supply Chain at the Ojodu premsies of the Federal Road Safety Commission was part of their effort to promote safe road through responsible driving habits and safe road usage by all categories of road users in the country.
IPMAN leadership crisis deepens
The crisis of leadership rocking the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Mid-Western Zone, comprising Delta and Edo states, has continued to deepen by the day.
2014 Budget: Ex-ANAN president urges FG to implement job creation policy
A former President of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Dr Samuel Nzekwe, on Sunday urged the Federal Government to effectively implement its job creation policy in the 2014 budget.
IYC faults call for Jonathan’s impeachment
PRESIDENT of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Mr. Elvis Donkemezuo, has described as self-serving calls for the impeachment of President Goodluck Jonathan.
CSOs declare support for NFIA Bill
Civil Society Organisations under the aegis of Civil Society Coalition against Corruption, CSCC, has given its support for the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Agency, NFIA, bill to be passed into law. This followed last week’s public hearing on a bill by the Senate.
Optimal model for privatizing Nigerian national refineries
An announcement has been made by the government regarding the privatization of national refineries whose implementation is slated for 2014. No doubt, the announcement has received mixed reactions from the public, depending on relative perception of the would-be ultimate winners and losers from this exercise.
