Manufacturers seek 5% concessionary interest rate
MANUFACTURERS Association of Nigeria (MAN), yesterday, differed with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, over what they see as high interest rate driven by the apex bank’s Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, sustained at 14 per cent earlier this week by its Monetary Policy Committee, MPC meeting.
Ogun Assembly approves Amosun’s N65.7bn loan request
The Ogun House of Assembly, yesterday gave approval to Governor Ibikunle Amosun’s request to access N65.7 billion loan for development projects.
My mother told me never to take ‘No’ for an answer
When we got to Iddo motor park, in Lagos, I saw the Levenits building and pointed at it and said to my co-passengers that one day I will have a building like that
Range Rover: Evolution of world’s revered luxury SUV
Range Rover has evolved into the world’s most elegant and sophisticated SUV, achieving more than 1.7 million sales. Trademark features including its ‘floating’ roof, distinctive clamshell bonnet, continuous belt line and practical split tailgate all pay homage to the groundbreaking original.
Abuja Airport shutdown, a shame
IN spite of other available options being proffered by the Senate, aviation experts and critical stakeholders, the Federal Government has expressed its determination to shut down the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (NAIAA) for a period of six weeks to rebuild its runway. Meanwhile, it has also stuck to its decision to use the Kaduna Airport to service air travellers to Abuja during the period.
Bauchi formulates 30-year water devt plan
The Bauchi State Government, yesterday, said it had formulated a 30-year development plan to supply uninterrupted water to residents of the state as part of African Development Bank, ADB’s $250 million development projects in North-East.
Turkish Airlines’ techy entertainment boost
EVERYONE wants to fly safe. So it makes sense for airlines to put safety as top priority. But once that is covered, not many airlines consider their passengers state of mind.
Signs of home filled with Allah’s zikr (3)
Family members should also use the learning opportunities at home to learn and advise each other on matters of halal and haram. Let’s remind ourselves that once we cross those lines and start characterizing the bad as acceptable, Satan further raises those limits and does not stop until he completely pushes us into the darkness of evil and shirk (polytheism).
Obaseki increases Judiciary’s capital expenditure
GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said his administration has increased the capital expenditure for the judiciary from last year’s N280 million to N1.8 billion, constituting 15.56% aimed at improving service delivery by the state judiciary.
Hausa community in Imo wants religious affairs ministry
The Chairman of the Hausa Welfare Community in Imo State, Alhaji Magaji Ibrahim, yesterday, called on the Federal Government to establish a “ministry of religious and cultural affairs”, in order to address the issue of religious crises in the country.
AFCON 2017: Injury knocks out Gyan
GHANA captain Asamoah Gyan fears he may be ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations after suffering an injury in Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat by Egypt.
