“At the end of the day, it is not acceptable where fourteen to fifteen states cannot pay salaries. The good news is that the President is standing by us and there is always a time lag between when you conceptualize and when you implement. For now, no government has got one naira under the bailout arrangement.”

eTranzact said the growth were inspired by some key growth drivers including: “Strengthened collaboration with partner banks in driving mobile banking business, strategic alliances with International money transfer operators which is driving growth of remittance business, alliances with government agencies, parastatals and educational institutions which is driving bulk payments, central collection and transaction switching and processing business.”

IN sane climes, Chief Timipre Sylva, self- acclaimed opposition leader in Bayelsa State would bury his head in shame for putting Bayelsa, the glory of all lands in reverse gear for about five years.

ASABA—The National President, National Youth Coalition for Good Governance in Nigeria and the Coordinator, National Youth Coalition for Okowa/Otuaro in the 2015 gubernatorial election in Delta State, Prince Olatunji Olusoji, has called on Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, including love, peace and sacrifice, for the development of the nation.

EMBATTLED Senate Deputy President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, broke silence, weekend, in Enugu over the rumpus being generated over the alleged ‘doctored’ Senate Rule, saying that he was not under any police investigation.