The Federal Government says it is determined to complete the N54.3 billion Gurara Dam project in Kaduna State by December, 2014.

IN my years of watching current affairs in Nigeria, particularly the role that former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has been playing in it, I have developed a profile of him that never fails to click each he makes his public outings. He has perfected the chicken approach to foraging.

Ogun State government has unveiled a scheme that will enable homeowners in the state regularise and properly document their properties, known as Ogun State Homeowners’ Charter Programme. A statement from the state Ministry of Urban and Physical Planning, said that apart from forming an integral part of the government’s mission to rebuild the state, the scheme will provide data for the medium-term planning for provision of roads, schools, hospitals and other essential services.

The ruling class in Nigeria has never failed to amuse me. Sometimes, they sound genuine. At other times, they just find it difficult to hide their true identity. They are self-centered and self-seeking. Whatever does not benefit them in the main is anti-Nigeria. They portray themselves while in office as lovers of Nigeria more than anyone else.

As we wrap up another year, looking back at the retail and technology trends that shaped 2013 can help us gauge what retailers can expect for 2014. Heated competition from online retailers and the lack of traction for mobile wallets show we’re still in the early stages of digital and merchant convergence.