Change from politics of bitterness, desperation, PDP tells APC
AHEAD of next month’s presidential and general elections, national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has urged the All Progressives Congress, APC, to change from politics of bitterness and desperation.
John Kerry’s Insult, Joke
THE United States of America is never short of arrogance in its relations with Nigeria. The threat of its Secretary of State, John Kerry that sponsors of election-related violence would be denied American visa, was not a joke, but some in the audience applauded. It is either the United States has elevated the importance of its visa to such heights that mention of its denial amounts to a death sentence, or it was another opportunity to declare its unwillingness to help Nigeria fight the violence that has been ravaging the country, especially the North East.
Fashola condemns attack on Jonathan’s convoy
LAGOS—Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has condemned the attacks on President Goodluck Jonathan’s convoy in Bauchi State and other parts of the country, saying Mr. President has every right to campaign in any part of the country.
Bridge banks: AMCON transfers ownership to Skye, Heritage Banks
LAGOS — The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, yesterday, officially transferred the ownership of Mainstreet Bank Limited and Enterprise Bank Limited to their new owners, Skye Bank Plc and Heritage Bank Limited, respectively.
The 2nd River Niger Bridge at Onitsha and toll charges
The Federal Ministry of Environment, FMEnv, has released for public comments the report of an Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA, study with respect to the planning, construction and operation of a new bridge project across the River Niger at Onitsha.
Nigeria’s economic devt’s impossible without job creation — NIM
The Nigerian Institute of Management, NIM, has disclosed that Nigeria’s quest for economic development will remain a mirage unless the Federal Government place emphasis on creating jobs for the youths in the country.
Oil prices steady above $48 per barrel
Oil prices steadied above $48 a barrel, yesterday, recovering from earlier losses as the dollar weakened against the euro.
Obisia offers panacea to boxing revival in Nigeria
Former national boxing coach Obisia Nwakpa has provided tips, he says, if followed could make Nigeria great again in boxing.
“It all bothers on coaching. Right now, none of those engaged as national coaches has the requisite qualifications, none has the training or experience to coaching and none of these individuals holds the expertise to train up a boxer to become a world beater,” he told Sports Vanguard in Lagos.
Inec recovers 7,812 snatched Pvcs in Akwa Ibom
UYO—Akwa Ibom State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Mr. Austin Okojie, has implored those who snatched the commission’s Permanent Voter’s Cards, PVCs, to return them, adding that 7,812 of the 10,000 cards had been recovered by the police.
We sell campaigns to the govt –Ogbolu
Mrs Nkoli Ogbolu is the MD/CEO of Stagecraft Promotions Ltd. Having worked in different media organisations, her experience in the advertising industry has enabled her set up a business she enjoys doing. Besides carving her niche business wise, she takes time to be a mentor to youths. Business to her is not all about making money, the margin line might count but her staff are more important. Read on.
Two teenage girls to get $20,000 in 2015 Technovation challenge
Two Nigerian school girls between the ages of 10 and 18 would go home each $10,000 richer, as a global technology entrepreneurship program for girls, Technovation challenge, kicks off the 2015 edition.
Mansard acquires Penman, begins pensions operations
Mansard Insurance plc, a member of AXA Group has announced the completion of its acquisition of 60 per cent of Penman Pensions Limited in a move aimed at consolidating the insurer’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading non bank financial services groups.
A better Nigeria is realisable —Uduaghan
LAGOS — Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State, yesterday, said that a better Nigeria was realisable, as he called on Nigerians, irrespective of their positions, to work together to ensure that the dream was realised.
Radisson Blu shuts down operations over renovation
The five-star, water-front Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, has shut down operations to conduct extensive renovation of its facilities, as part of its management’s commitment to retain standards and remain the hotel of first choice for guests visiting Lagos, for business or pleasure.
CHI encourages research in students, gives automatic employment to winners
Miss Gbemisola Atinukeola Abiola of the Federal Polytechnic, Ibadan has emerged the winner of the 4th edition of the essay competition organised by Consolidated Hallmark Insurance, CHI, Plc for tertiary institutions in the country, instituted to encourage research among students. Accordingly, Gbemisola went home with N250,000 from the initial N100,000 which previous winners got.
Lawyers flay calls for shift in election schedule
LAGOS—A group of lawyers under the platform of Lawyers for Change (Lawyers4Change) has described as mischievous, the call for a shift in the dates for the forthcoming general elections in the country.
