CBN wants banks to build workers capacity
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday said it would introduce reforms which would ensure that banks adhere strictly to competence in their operations.
Power supply improves soon — NERC
Nigerians have been asked to support the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, in its efforts to improve the power sector.
Don’t mind Malawi mind games, Commissioner tells Keshi
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi appeared to have been boxed into a corner by his Malawian counter, Tom Saintfiet in their war of words ahead of the September 7 World Cup qualifier at the U.J Esuene Stadium.
Police launch manhunt for Ozekhome’s kidnappers, lament killing of four officers
BARELY 48 hours after the Edo State Police Command paraded 47 suspected kidnappers, the command, on Friday, lost four officers during an attempt to save the human rights lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), from suspected kidnappers.
ANAMBRA 2014: How PDP can get it right – Obiogbolu
A PDP governorship aspirant in Anambra State, Dr Alex Obiogbolu, has commended the people of the state for their support and acceptance of his aspiration, explaining that his party will get it right at the November polls only if the process of electing its candidate is credible.
World Bank warns African countries on high debt profile
The World Bank wants developing countries to adopt effective Debt Management Performance Assessment Tool (DeMPA) to enhance clarity between monetary policy implementation and debt management for sustainable growth, stressing that domestic capital markets are fragile in low income countries in the West African region.
Tinubu, Fashola others hail Omojola @ 75
All Progressives Congress, national leader, and ex-governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, his successor, Governor Babatunde Fashola and his counterpart from Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, yesterday described 75-year-old activist, Baba Oluwide Omojola, as a man whose activism and leadership qualities helped in the political emancipation of the country.
PDP ELECTION: Why they are after me – Olisa Metuh
When I assumed office on March 24, 2012, I made a commitment to myself and to my party to change the way we do business. We moved from a reactionary apparatus to an innovative and proactive directorate. My team was determined to rebrand this party and restore the confidence that was eroding by the day. I reorganized the publicity department into a full-fledged research and operation based directorate and created tactical units, streamlined to operate under the direct supervision of the National Publicity Secretary.
BATTLE FOR THE PDP LEADERSHIP: It’s old timers versus new comers
*77 aspirants jostle for 17 national offices
Members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will, on Saturday, converge on the nation’s capital city, Abuja to correct a self-afflicted mistake, that is, conduct a Special National Convention where members of the National Working Committee, NWC, who resigned June 20 will be re-elected or replaced.
Tukur meets S-west PDP leaders to resolve crisis
TO resolve the lingering crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-west, the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamangar Tukur, yesterday, met with members of the party in Lagos State.
CRUDE OIL THEFT: Doom Looms as govt loses N365bn in July
N365billion is a lot of money. Worse, N365billion is a lot of money to lose in just one month. In any currency, in any clime, under any circumstance and for any people, that amount is huge. To put it in proper context, consider this: N365billion naira is the equivalent of not less than $2.25bilion.
