Vocation and technical education – a key to improving Nigeria’s development (2)
The three tiers of government shared N6.3 trillion as statutory allocations from January to October this year. However, revenue from crude oil into the federation account fell by 3.3 percent to N5.7 trillion during this period, reflecting the impact of the falling price of crude oil.
Avalanche of sack, appointments dominate aviation in 2014
The aviation industry in 2014 was dominated by the removal and appointment of new helmsmen for the aviation ministry and agencies, as well as the retention of the United States, Federal Aviation Authority’s Catagory One status. These and other major development are presented below.
I bear no grudge against Obasanjo —Fayose
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State has said that he bears no grudge against the person of the former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.
2014: Insurance sector operates on low key
Business activities in the insurance industry in year 2014 maintained a lull trend as the effect of the ‘no premium, no cover’ introduced the previous year continued to impact on their operations.
NASU decries imposition of taxes on workers by state govts, academic institutions
NON-ACADEMIC Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, has decried imposition of taxes on workers by some state governments and educational institutions.
T/BILLS: Who will stop this looting spree?
The contradictions in our failed economy are probably best captured by the stark reality of deepening poverty and unbridled rate of unemployment despite the celebrated recent increase in the Gross Domestic Product, with increasing revenue and bountiful reserves to boot for over two decades!
SEC, NBA to partner on capital market development
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria is to collaborate with the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) to set up a standing committee as a means to working together for the development of Nigeria’s capital market.
Lagos PDP picks Abdulkareem as Agbaje’s running mate
The governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, yesterday, announced Alhaja Safurat Abdulkareem as his running mate for the 2015 governorship election in the state.
Oyo gov candidate appoints former Oyo Speaker campaign DG
The govern- orship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo State, Sen. Teslim Folarin, has appointed the former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly between 1999 to 2003, Hon. Asimiyu Niran Alarape as the Director General, Teslim Folarin Campaign Organisation.
Inflated, fictitious projects fueling corruption in Nigeria- Abah
Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dr Joe Abah, has traced the massive fraud ravaging the Nigerian society and economy to inflated, bogus, fictitious, undelivered and under-delivered government projects.
Lagos PDP picks Abdulkareem as Agbaje’s running mate
Lagos—The governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, yesterday, announced Alhaja Safurat Abdulkareem as his running mate for the 2015 governorship election in the state.
