OLEH—ISOKO Development Union, IDU, the apex socio-cultural organisation of Isoko ethnic nationality, has condemned what it described as the campaign of calumny against the appointment of Dr. Ogaga Ifowodo and Engr. Samuel Adjogbe as commissioner representing Delta State and Executive Director, Projects, respectively, in Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.

Uyo—THE Prelate Emeritus of Methodist Church Nigeria, MCN, His Eminence Sunday Mbang, has condemned the use of military by the Federal Government to address the renewed militancy in the Niger Delta region.

WARRI—TRADITIONAL rulers, chiefs and other stakeholders in the Niger Delta, weekend, warned that further delay in the kick-off of the long awaited dialogue would not profit the country and the international community, including the United States and the European Union, which contributed to the prevailing peace in the region.

Some states government are indebted to the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) in paying subsidy to the company. NAIC is currently the only insurance company that government subsidized it agricultural insurance for the country’s crop and livestock farmers.

The delay by the federal government to inaugurate board for the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has remained a challenge within the Commission and the insurance industry. President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the dissolution of the Governing Boards of Federal Parastatals, Agencies and Institutions with effect from Thursday, July 16, 2015.

Leadway Assurance Company Limited has signed Memorandum of Understanding with Total Nigeria Plc to deepen insurance penetration in the country. The Memorandum of Understanding signed in Lagos by the Executive Director General Business, Leadway Assurance, Ms Adetola Adegbayi who represented the Managing Director/CEO, Oye Hassan-Odukale and Territorial Sales Manager (North), Total Nigeria Plc- Muftau Balogun representing the Managing Director Total Nigeria Plc, Jean-Philippe Torres, allows for Leadway’s insurance products and services to be made available in some designated Total Service stations across the country.

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has mapped out plans to sign memorandum of understanding with State governments across the country for enforcement of compulsory insurance. Commissioner for Insurance, Alhaji Mohammed Kari, at a meeting with staff of the Commission in Abuja recently, said the insurance industry need to think out of the box to ensure that the compulsory insurance is enforced across the country.

A foremost Lagos-based real estate development company, Megamound Investment Limited has introduced a new housing model known as County Apartments at its popular Lekky County Homes Estate, Lekki, Lagos aimed at affording prospective home owners to have roof over their heads in this time of harsh economic climate in Nigeria.

A mortgage is a lien on a property/house that secures a loan and is paid (interest and principal) in installments over an agreed period of time. The mortgage secures your promise that you’ll repay the money you’ve borrowed to buy your home. Mortgages come in many different shapes and sizes, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. It is essential you select the one that is right for you, your future plans, and your financial situation.

DEPUTY Senate President Ike Ekweremadu has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to in the spirit of Eid- Kabir celebration look beyond the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC and constitute a Special Economic Squad to rescue the country from the present economic meltdown.