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Stanbic IBTC, Abia State partner to deepen MSME growth

Stanbic IBTC, Abia State partner to deepen MSME growth

By Peter Egwuatu Stanbic IBTC Bank has affirmed its commitment to accelerating the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria through strategic partnerships with state governments and institutions committed to creating enabling environments for businesses to thrive. The bank made this commitment during its Nigeria Business Summit Regional Tour held in Aba, in […]
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Labour lauds Senate over Petroleum Industry Bill

Labour lauds Senate over Petroleum Industry Bill

TRADE Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has expressed happiness over the progress of the Petroleum Industry Bill in the senate, saying that with the second reading of the Bill there is hope that Petroleum Industry Bill and the passage Gas Flaring Prohibition Act would be passed before the end of 2009.

Sudan Oil Production to Reach 922,000 bpd in 2013

Sudan Oil Production to Reach 922,000 bpd in 2013

SUDAN would increase its crude oil output by 400,000 barrels a day within three to four years thanks to improved oil-extraction technique, said Sudan’s state oil firm (Sudapet) today.

OPEC faces blame over price drops

OPEC faces blame over price drops

AS oil prices roller-coastered from record highs near $150 per barrel a year ago down to $35, many pointed fingers at traditional scapegoats OPEC and oil sheiks synonymous with the group.

Kidnapping: A crime against humanity

Kidnapping: A crime against humanity

THE oil politics of Nigeria is as aggravating as it is comical. The Babangida government magnanimously gave back 4% of revenue accruing to oil sales and in the present 1999 Constitution the figure was increased to 13%.