Defection: Mark not in a hurry to declare senators’ seats vacant —Findings
Senate President, David Mark, is not in a hurry to declare vacant the seats of members defecting from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, findings have shown.
Minister stakes another N16m for Eagles S/final match
An extremely elated Minister of Sports and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi has applauded the fighting spirit of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, which beat the Atlas Lions of Morocco yesterday to qualify for the semi final of the ongoing AfricanNations Championship in South Africa.
Govt Shut Down: Senators are not partisan — Sen Ndoma-Egba, Senate Leader
My experience of the Senate for the years that I have been there is that it is not a partisan institution. Yes, we were elected on the platform of political parties, but the moment you assume your seat on the floor, it is Nigeria that matters, that Nigeria that counts.
E-commerce stakeholders commend Konga’s litigation move
Operators in the e-commerce space in the country have commended Nigeria’s online retailer, Konga.com for considering legal action against the German based internet conglomerate, Rocket Internet, over domain ownership.
In Dammam, Keshi’s suit Matas a great Li
On Saturday, three goals down, I had promised my friends that I was not going to write about the match. “ Win some, lose some,” I surrendered.
HIV: Scientists at MOU make breakthrough
A group of Nigerian scientists have found what could be a novel treatment for Human Immune-deficiency Virus, HIV, infection that may slash the cost of treatment.
Falconets grab World Cup ticket
Nigeria became the first African team to qualify for the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, after beating South Africa 1-0 on Saturday in Johannesburg.
Why we are shutting down government— Osagie APC House Whip
I AM a member of a political party and I cannot disagree with my party.
All I can say right now is that even the deaf can hear, the blind can see that this government is not only rudderless, it is involved in huge illegalities and unconstitutionalities, it has no respect for the rule of law, neither does it have respect for the right of citizens.
Access Bank Conference: Stakeholders react on sustainable economic leadership
In a bid to address sustainable leadership issues in the various sectors of the economy, be it in capital market, banking, insurance etc, the Access Bank conference has provided insightful commentaries from investors and other stakeholders from both local and international community.
Difference in exchange rates caused by restrictions in forex supply—ABCON President
The difference (margin) between the official exchange rate and the parallel market exchange rate has always been a challenge in the foreign exchange market. In 2006, and for the first time, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, succeeded in eliminating this gap, by incorporating bureaux de change to access the official foreign exchange, which is sold to end-users with regulated margin.
