Some of the government policies are tough on the economy
Given the current glut in the international oil market, the Chief Executive Officer, Oilserv Group, Mr. Emeka Okwuosa, thinks oil prices will slide further. He also tells journalists what his Group is doing to cope with the slump and what government can do to cushion the economic effects while also calling for the restructuring of the political system, as captured by Clara Nwachukwu. Excerpts:
FG to establish inter-ministerial committee to fast-track NNPC reforms
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration would soon establish an inter-ministerial committee to ensure the speedy reform of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.
IMF to scrutinise FG’s 2016 budget—Lagarde
There were indications that the 2016 Appropriation Bill may be subjected to further scrutiny and amendments by the International Monetary Fund, IMF, despite being already presented to the National Assembly for legislative action.
Youth minister laments corps members rejection by firms
Minister of Sports and Youths Development, Mr Solomon Dalung yesterday in Lagos condemned the usual rejection of corps members by companies and government agencies during their mandatory service year.
“Deregulation, cost-reflective tariffs and transportation infrastructure, key imperatives for growth in the power sector”
Audrey Joe-Ezigbo is the Co-Founder and Executive Director, Commercial Operations of Falcon Corporation Limited and a member of the Executive Committee of the Nigerian Gas Association.
Direct fuel supply to marketers will easy up scarcity – IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, said the decision of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to supply petrol directly to marketers will go a long way to ease up the lingering fuel scarcity in the country
Lawyer demands Edo Attorney General’s resignation
A Benin-based lawyer, Mr. Olayiwola Afolabi has called for the resignation of the Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Henry Idahagbon, over the inability of the state government to pay eight months salary arrears of judiciary workers in the state.
Tompolo: Ex-militants warn against attempt on whistle blower’s life
Ex-militants in the Niger Delta and Ijaw youths have warned that should anything happens to the man that called attention to alleged diversion of money meant for the acquisition of land for Nigerian Maritime University at Okerenkoko, Chief Micheal Johnny, the Ijaw traditional rulers and leaders know those to hold responsible.
Edo 2016: How PDP ‘ll shock Oshiomhole — Yakubu
HON JOHN YAKUBU is a former Chairman for Esan North East Local Government Council of Edo State. A strong chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party of Edo State, his bid for a second term generated state wide controversy after the result of the election was allegedly annulled by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, EDSIEC against the trend of collation in the constituency
Ojuelegba crash: Victims’ family sues Lagos, FRSC, others for N10bn
Five family members of the victims of Ojuelegba trailer crash has filed a N10 billion suit against the Lagos State government, before a Federal High Court in Lagos.
Lagos shuts Oshodi market over insecurity
Lagos State Government yesterday shut Owonifari market within the notorious loop of Oshodi, Oshodi/Isolo Local Government, aimed at addressing the security challenges in the axis.
