Echoes of Racism
IF you have never heard of a man called Cliven Bundy, you don’t have to worry for he is one of those none entities you are better off not knowing. He was not even known anywhere outside his small village in the state of Nevada, that is, until recently when he singlehandedly challenged the might of the U.S. federal government - and won, even if it is a pyrrhic victory!
NSE moves to strengthen companies’ internal governance
The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, weekend, announced plan to host a five kilometres walk competition for 350 quoted companies in a bid to promote corporate governance, teamwork, networking and wellness of companies’ managers.
Mercedes-Benz service camp kicks off
DETERMINED to consistently offer quality service to its esteemed customers across the country, Mercedes-Benz authorised distributor in Nigeria, Weststar Associates is organising a service camp for Mercedes Benz customers.
#BringBackOurGirls: We’ll sell Chibok girls into slavery – Boko Haram
Few hours after President Goodluck Jonathan publicly admitted that his government did not know where the more than 200 female students of a secondary school in Borno State abducted three weeks ago were being held, Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau appeared in a video yesterday, saying “I abducted your girls and I will sell them in the market”.
Nigerite introduces new roofing sheets into the market
IN a bid to consolidate its leadership role as a complete component building solutions provider, Nigerite Limited has launched a new product known as Solo Xtra Roofing Sheets into the market
Seplat Petroleum, Azura sign gas deal for $750m IPP
Seplat Petroleum and Azura Power Holdings Ltd, yesterday, in Abuja, signed the gas purchase deal for the $750 million Azura Edo Independent Power Plant which will produce 450MW in a drive to boost the nation’s power sector.
Expert decries high rate of abandoned projects
A project management professional, Dr Sammy Ojigbo, has condemned the high rate of abandon projects, describing it as the bane of infrastructure development in the country.
Promotion of spare parts aimed at enhancing cottage industries — BKG boss
THE Managing Director of BKG Exhibitions, and Chairman Organising Committee of the Lagos Motor show, Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Agwu has said that the strategic promotion of the spare parts sector at the on-going Lagos Motor show is aimed at enhancing the development of the nation’s cottage industries in the auto sub sector.
Kingo Hummer bus set to ruffle feathers
KING Long Buses are making headway into the Nigerian commercial bus market where competition appears to be getting more interesting by the day. Positioned as the “Affordable Luxury” brand, the King Long Buses come in three versions, Kingo Hummer, Kingwin standard & Ambulance.
Ize-Iyamu group dumps Edo APC, set to join PDP
BENIN—AGGRIEVED members of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State led by the former South-South Vice-Chairman of the party, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, yesterday, resigned en-mass their membership of the party.
Total tasks Hyundai on Nigerian content compliance
Nigerian unit of French oil giant, Total E&P Nigeria Limited, Total, has directed Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), a contractor on the NNPC/Total Joint Venture’s Ofon-2 Project, to ensure full compliance with all applicable provisions of the Nigerian Content Act.
