Amnesty, CEHRD allege manipulation of oil spill probes by Shell
Shell Petroleum Development Company, has been manipulating investigations into oil spills in the Niger Delta region, Amnesty International and the Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development, CEHRD, said in a report released, yesterday.
Nigerian Universities need a paradigm shift – Prof. Chalokwu
Nigerian-born Professor of Geochemistry and Physical Science at Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Prof. Christopher Chalokwu, has said that a paradigm shift in the governance and structure of Nigerian universities is needed to overcome the crisis in the education sector.
Lagos Assembly begins debate on N489.6bn 2013 budget
Members of the Lagos House of Assembly after taking the second reading of the 2014 Budget presented to them last week by governor Babatunde Fashola, committed it to the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget for further scrutiny and consideration.
Juju scare in Ikwo council area as politicians trade words
THERE was drama in Ikwo South Development Centre, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State following alleged planting and discovery of suspected charms by unknown persons in the area, Sunday.
Bankers task SMEs on adoption of financial integrity test
Entrepreneurs operating in the Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) segment have been enjoined to develop the practice of conducting sound Financial Integrity Tests (FIT) on their businesses as it guarantees sustainability of any business.
Importers, agents, Customs involved in corruption at ports — Shittu
A frontline freight forwarder and Managing Director of Shibab Services Ltd, Babatunde Shittu, has said that importers, agents, Customs officers and other government operatives are involved in corrupt activities in the ports.
