The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, is to investigate allegations of deliberate sabotage of facilities of Globacom in Ghana which has prompted the telecommunication giant to consider withdrawing from the West African country.

Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN), an affiliate of U.S. oil firm, ExxonMobil, says repairs on its damaged crude oil pipeline at the Qua Iboe crude export terminal is still ongoing.

In this age where excellence is a rare commodity, how often do one find himself in a surrounding that simply feels right.? Today, a home should not merely suffice. It should portray a retreat, a personal sanctuary, a place in which to celebrate the objects and ritual of everyday existence.Therefore, how satisfying it is to own one thing that will fulfill your person for excellence.

Mr. Akinsola Akinfemiwa is the outgoing Managing Director of SkyeBank PLC. He has seen many days in the banking industry traversing from IMB, Chartered Bank, Barclays, Prudent Bank to Skye Bank climaxing as MD/Chief Executive Officer .

Fishermen in Akwa Ibom, who operate near Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) oil fields are now counting losses they incurred because of the May 1 oil spill from the company”s facilities.

For the 23rd time, Sweet Sensation said it is opening another shop, whilst it introduces a healthy range of meals from the culinary of Menu Maestro, a culinary consultant.

Indigenous smart phone makers, Anabel Mobile has expanded its operations in northern part of the country including Kaduna and Kano.This is part of the company’s commitment to extend its products and services across the nation.

According to World Bank estimates, between 25% and $40% of GDP in developing Asian and African countries
comes from the informal sector.

Management of Coca cola Nigeria Limited (CCNL) has said that the Sprite Triple Slam (STS) activation in campuses across the country is targeted at youths.

Following a petition last week, by a group of stakeholders in the housing sector, to the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Nduese Essien, alleging that the current constitution of the board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) is illegitimate, some operators in the mortgage sub-sector have declared that all decisions so far taken by the said board should be deemed illegal.

Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria are at each other’s throat over allegation of corruption, no regard for due process in the award of the Institute’s contracts, outright rejection of due process and corporate governance. Other ethical issues and suppressed anger are among the several things tearing the ICAN members apart.

EQUITIES Slow down in market indices to ease The downward trend in the equities segment of the Nigerian Stock Exchange last week is expected to ease this week, as investors take position in stocks following the attractive results released by a number of the blue chip companies and the low prices of some of the blue chips after a week of steady decline in share prices.

Over 700 participants from Nigeria and 54 other countries within and outside Africa, are already seated at the Sheraton Hotels, Gambia for the commencement of the 37th African Insurance Organisation (AIO) conference and general assembly.

The Nigerian capital market has continued to witnessed significant return of investors’ confidence as a group of investors from the Provident Group in the United States of America, has concluded plans to visit the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in a view to seek viable investment opportunities in the market.

The Television market, over the last three years has continued to witness new product lines, which has put consumers on a tight corner, creating dis-affection on the mind of end users as to which to buy.