OFALA FESTIVAL: Obi of Onitsha wants urgent overhaul of Nigerian economy
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu Nnewi—The Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe has said that the economy of Nigeria urgently needs a major overhaul and redirection from the cumulative decisions and actions of past regimes, just as it needs to be transformed from being consumption and import-driven to being production-oriented, self-reliant and diversified. Igwe Achebe […]
ILO counsels Nigeria, others on way out of recession, slow growth
INTERNATIONAL Labour Organisation, ILO, has told Nigeria and other countries grappling with economic recession that decent work was key to reducing poverty, inequality and slow economic growth.
Where is the $7bn CBN placed with 14 banks?
“The report of 14 Nigerian banks which were appointed by CBN as “Asset Managers” of Nigeria’s reserves was carried on back page of The Guardian Newspaper of the October 5th, 2006. Festus Odoko, the CBN’s Head of Corporate Affairs, confirmed in the report that “already deposits worth $7bn representing part of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s “share of foreign reserves” presently estimated at about $38bn had been released to the banking consortium”.
Polio, Speaking Books: UNICEF, Rotary International and Emeka Offor
THE global war against polio virus has been waged on many fronts for more than half a century with punctuated accelerations and decelerations. Over time, the geographical theatres have shifted remarkably, warranting boundaries to be redrawn or descaled.
Premium Pensions positions for more growth – Ideva
Still basking in the excitement of its success at the recently held Africa Pension Awards, Premium Pension Limited, one of the pioneer Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) in Nigeria said it is positioning for more growth, the present economic realities notwithstanding.
Firm opens tiles showroom in Port Harcourt
Decorative building materials market in Mile 3 area of Port Harcourt, Rivers state last week got a boost with the inauguration of the ROYAL Exclusive Showroom, a one-stop mega tiles and sanitary wares showroom.
