Shettima woos investors with Delta’s vast economic potential
…Advocates healthy rivalry among states …Says comparative advantage holds key to prosperity By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor & Egufe Yafugborhi, Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—Vice President Kashim Shettima, Monday, urged local and foreign investors to take advantage of Delta State’s enormous economic potential, declaring that healthy competition among states, driven by their comparative advantages, remains the surest […]
OPEC and Alison-Madueke’s development agenda
The news of the election of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, as President of the global oil cartel, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), came unexpectedly, but forcefully, from Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, November 27, this year, amid the increasing tension occasioned in some parts of northern Nigeria by Boko Haram’s bombing activities.
‘Developing Nigerian economy through Career enhancement in Varsities’
Macaulay Olumese Iyayi Jnr., is a British trained technology professional and is currently, Associate Director for Africa, at 10 Minutes With, a global careers educational content platform for graduates to meet, connect and find career opportunities.
Dangote emerges as Forbes Africa Person of the Year
Nigerian business man, Aliko Dangote has emerged as the Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2014. Other finalists of the most coveted award were Thuli Madonsela, South Africa’s Public Protector, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nigerian author, Arunma Oteh, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria and Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank.
Gowon lauds NNPC over revenue generating role
Former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for living up to expectation.
Petroleum minister reiterates FG’s commitment to Local Content Drive
The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to the full implementation of the local content policy as enshrined in the Nigerian Content Development Act.
