2016 Budget: FG plans strategic implementation
In anticipation of the presidential assent to the 2016 Budget which may happen anytime soon, the federal government has effectively categorized priority areas which must be achieved in the course of the budget implementation.
Grazing bill: An ill wind that will blow no good
In recent times, the nation has been awash with news of a certain grazing bill pending before the National Assembly for consideration. Up till now, no one is sure as to the exact purpose for the said Bill, save that it was said to be meant to address the incessant Fulani attacks, especially on farms and local settlements. This Bill has been rejected by all concerned, especially because of its manifestly dangerous consequences on us as a nation.
Jonathan’s cousin sues FG over continued detention
LAGOS— A Niger Delta activist and cousin of former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, Mr Azibaola Robert, who has been in the custody of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, since March 23, 2016, has dragged the Federal Government before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, challenging his continued detention.
Panel vets 40,000 applications for BoI’s N10bn YES loans
A seven-man panel has started screening business proposals from 40,000 candidates that applied for the Bank of Industry (BoI) N10 billion Youths Entrepreneurship Support (YES) programme.
N90bn unclaimed dividends: Shareholders task SEC on review of CAMA
Some shareholder groups yesterday in Lagos called for review of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) in view of unclaimed dividends piling at the capital market.
Local firms bemoan lack of access to $500m content fund
Indigenous oil and gas companies, under the aegis of Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, PETAN, have expressed frustrations over their inability to access over $500 million that had accrued in the Nigerian Content Fund, saying this had put them in a disadvantage position in the execution of projects in the industry.
Group blasts Odubu for campaigning while others mourn Oba of Benin
League of Young Edo Professionals, LEYEP, has taken a swipe at the deputy governor of Edo State, Dr. Pius Odubu, for going ahead with his campaigns when the whole of Edo State is mourning the death of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Erediauwa.
IT skills compulsory for all students
PROPRIETOR of Truis Computer Institute TCI, Mr. Olu Oduyoye, has called on Nigerian students to familiarize themselves with information technology skills, as it is a prerequisite to gaining employment in a global competitive world.
Army arrests traditional chief for vandalism in Delta
UGHELLI—MEN of the 222 Battalion, Operation Pulo Shield, Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli have arrested a traditional Chief for allegedly vandalising and selling pipes belonging to the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC.
Shun Okupe’s advice to sack workers, TUC tells govs
TRADE Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, yesterday, advised state governors not to in their interest heed the call by Dr. Doyin Okupe, former Special Adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan that they should sack thousands of their employees.
Players grumble over unpaid salaries
Players of Giwa FC are grumbling over the uncertainties hanging over them as the Jos club will be thrown out of the Nigeria Professional Football League should they fail to honour a second straight league match this weekend.
