PROBE: How Fayemi deducted N18bn from N163bn allocation — Witness
The Judicial Panel of Enquiry set up to probe the administration of former Governor Kayode Fayemi, which began hearing yesterday, was told how the former governor allegedly made N18 billion deductions from the allocations received between 2010 and 2014.
US committed to enabling environment for Nigerian businesses —Ambassador
The United States yesterday said it is committed to supporting the federal government to create enabling environment for Nigerian businesses to enhance job creation for the country’s growing population.
Agitations, kidnappings: Army unit in communication drill
IN reaction to various agitations, kidnapping and other heinous crimes, the Nigerian Army in Ohafia has set up an indoor telephone battle exercise entitled “Ex Quick Dragon” to douse apprehension and create a sense of urgency among units and personnel across its units and command.
Paul Kagame as a Lenin and a Tsar
LATE Kenyan political scientist Ali Mazrui once described Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana as “a Leninist Czar”. He argued that Nkrumah had his positive side as a revolutionary leader committed to justice and social transformation, but was also a despot who brooked no opposition. That sobriquet captures the moral paradox of Paul Kagame’s statecraft in Rwanda.
Nnagbogu seeks N8m for kidney transplant
Nnagbogu Obichukwu, 43, a father of four may not live to fulfill his good promises to his children except there is urgent financial assistance to save him from his present predicament.
Ship financing: NIMASA to disburse $100m fund at single digit interest rate
NIGERIAN Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has concluded plans to disburse $100 million Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund, CVFF, to indigenous ship owners at a single digit interest.
Disagreement over amendment of NLNG Act deepens
STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry have disagreed over the amendment of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, NLNG, Act expected to compel the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited to remit three per cent of its budget for the development of the Niger Delta through the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.
DPR to collaborate with Lagos State on oil, gas
THE Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has indicated its willingness to collaborate with the Lagos State Government in their quest to develop a road map for oil and gas in the state.
DISCOs lack liquidity to provide pre-paid meters — Investigations
THE suffering of electricity consumers has worsened as Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) lack adequate funds to procure prepaid meters for distribution.
Azura emerges with power for rural communities
THERE are indications that rural communities without power supply would smile as Azuri Technologies Limited has emerged with its PayGo solar systems. The company’s executives disclosed in Lagos that since its launch in 2016, Nigerians have been enjoying its services.
Pay more attention to Sickle Cell Disease control, experts urge FG
A Professor of Paediatric Hematology, Prof. Adekunle Adekile has called on the Federal government to support efforts geared towards mitigating the burden of Sickle Cell Disease in Nigerian communities, even as he urged the National Assembly to revisit the Sickle Cell Act brought before the House four years ago with a view to passing it.
