Pa Yakassai spoke for the parasites
WHAT is “restructuring” in the context of the Nigerian political discourse? In simple terms, it means removing the centralised, “federal” system put by the military political class in our constitution in 1979 and 1999. It means allowing the federating units to have more of the economic, social and political powers currently concentrated in the Centre. These powers made the Centre so powerful as to confer quasi-colonial authority on those who control the centre. Yet, it rendered the Federal Government so inefficient and indolent as to turn Nigeria into a state that does not work; a virtual failed state in spite of its humongous potentials.
PZ shareholders seek tax relief from FG
Shareholders of PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc have called on the Federal Government to give tax relief to production companies across board to enable them plough back same into their businesses so as to caution the effects of foreign exchange.
Recession: NESH pledges to mobilise entrepreneurs for economic growth
Nigerian Entrepreneurship Summit & Honours, NESH, has vowed to mobilise Nigerian Entrepreneurs to lead the country out of the current economic recession.
Lagos lists over 100 abandoned properties in Ikoyi, VI
The Lagos State government has compiled a list of more than 100 abandoned properties in Ikoyi and Victoria Island and directed owners of the buildings/structures to take physical possession of such properties to ensure they are completed, restored and fit for habitation within 90 days or face prosecution.
Epetimehin to deliver inaugural lecture on micro-insurance
Chairman of Mofes Insurance Brokers Limited, Prof. Festus Mobolaji Epetimehin will deliver an inaugural lecture on micro-insurance to scholars and residents in Osun State.
Importance of due diligence in property investment
Most people who have lost money in real estate did not do as much due diligence as they should do. Never wave your due diligence. Don’t ever think that you can wish it away. No matter who may be introducing the investment to you, regardless of the respect you have for the person. If you adhere to this particular instruction, you will save yourself a lot of headache in real estate.
Customs intercepts 3 bulletproof vehicles, generates N1.2bn in September
THE Seme border command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, yesterday intercepted three bullet proof vehicles, even as it generated more than N1 billion for the month of September 2016.
Senator accuses Gov Abubakar of inciting Bauchi people against NASS
Bauchi—The senator representing Bauchi Southern senatorial district, Ali Wakili, has accused the governor of the state, Mohammed Abubakar, of inciting the people of the state against members of the National Assembly.
El-Rufai orders arrest of Shiite spokesman
KADUNA—Barely three days after Governor Nasir El-Rufai declared the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, known as Nigerian Shiites illegal, he has called on Kaduna State Commissioner of Police to arrest and prosecute Ibrahim Musa, spokesman of the group.
Miners tasks FG on accessing N50bn mining intervention fund
THE Miners Association of Nigeria, MAN, has urged the Federal Government to fast track access of N50 billion mining intervention fund provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, by members of the association.
Shell appoints new VP for Nigeria, Gabon
SHELL has appointed a new Vice President for Nigeria and Gabon. He is Peter Costello and succeeds Markus Droll who assumes a new role of Executive Vice President, Projects in Shell International based in Rijswijk, The Netherlands. Peter has spent over three decades in the oil and gas industry, starting his career in British Gas […]
