Why grains importation won’t happen soon – Stakeholders
There may be delay in implementation of the zero-tariff grains importation policy of the federal government as Financial Vanguard reliably learnt at the weekend that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is yet to receive a comprehensive list of the firms to select for participation in the intervention programme.
Jonathan directs Dangote, others to crash cement prices within 30 days
PIQUED by the soaring prices of cement in the country, President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, summoned the Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and other cement manufacturers with a directive to crash the prices of the product within 30 days period or face the wrath of the government.
EFCC moves against Daniel, Akala, 7 others
NINE outgoing state governors across the country who have enjoyed immunity for the past four or eight years may soon be guests of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as their tenures expire on May 29.
Zoning splits Igbo
A pre-election disagreement between two groups of Igbo leadership on whether or not to back President Goodluck Jonathan’s aspiration to return to office has been re-opened even before the incoming Jonathan’s presidency is consummated.
Plot against Speaker: How Bankole got off the hook
Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday found their Speaker, Mr. Dimeji Bankole, NOT guilty of embezzling any member’s salary and allowances as insinuated by Rep Dino Melaye on Wednesday.
N75.7bn fraud:Lawal, ex-works minister remanded in prison
A FEDERAL High Court in Abuja, yesterday, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to remand a former Minister of Works, Dr. Hassan Muhammad Lawal, and his alleged accomplice, Dr. Adeogba Godwin Ademola, in prison custody, pending the consideration of their bail applications.
