Corruption: Which is worse: N400bn bribery or $15bnplus theft?
THE publication of the report of the National Bureau of Statistics’ survey titled, “Corruption in Nigeria; Bribery: Public Experience and Response,” triggered extensive public conversation regarding, the consolidated nationwide value of over N400bn bribes, reportedly paid between April 2015 – May 2016. The 2017 report, estimated that a total of 82.3 million bribes at an average of almost one bribe of N5300 each was paid annually by every adult Nigerian.
Workshop trains newsmen in diverse reporting
Some journalists drawn from print and electronic media have promised to improve their coverage of political, cultural and economic events in Nigeria.
Notting hill carnival, UK: Ambode woos Nigerians in diaspora
As a prelude to the ongoing Notting Hill Carnival, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said his administration is committed to ensuring that Lagos becomes the tourism and entertainment hub of Africa.
Alleged 400m fraud in NNPC Cooperative society: Members demand outcome of EFCC’s investigation
The annual general meeting of the Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation, NNPC Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited held at Regency Hall, Ikeja, witnessed a rowdy session, following agitations by members on the outcome of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC investigation of alleged N800 million fraud by the society’s former president.
Nigeria ready for investments in creative industry — Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said Nigeria was ready to receive investors in the creative industry, having created the enabling environment for investments through favourable economic policies.
Liverpool vs Arsenal: Wenger again on firing line
Liverpool vs Arsenal: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger described his team’s performance as “unacceptable” after they were swept aside 4-0 by Liverpool at Anfield.
