Why govt must compel MDAs to use licensed auctioneers to dispose assets — Mafikuyomi, Unicorn Auctions CEO
*Says untrained officials, internal auction depts undermine transparency, revenue generation *Argues auctioneers can help recover billions in trapped assets By Nnamdi Ojiego Auctioneering is often associated with distressed assets, court orders and the sale of property. But Dr Ayodeji Fred Mafikuyomi, Chief Executive Officer of Unicorn Auctions Limited, says the profession has a much wider […]
PANDEF RESTRUCTURING SUMMIT :Four regions agree, two sitting on the fence
Newly inaugurated Chairman of PANDEF and former military administrator of Akwa Ibom state, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (retd), former Minister and South-East leader, Dr Walter Ofonagoro, Co-Chairman of the Central Planning Committee of the rally, Prof Godini Darah, his Co-Chairman and top PANDEF leader, Ambassador Godknows Igali, former governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko, Senator Jonah Jang from Middle Belt, former Deputy Governor, Delta state, Prof Amos Utuama, erstwhile Deputy Governor, Akwa Ibom state, Engr Chris Ekpenyong, Senator Stella Omu, Prof Faji Akintoye and Senator Ewa Henshaw graced the occasion.
Onicha-Ugbo, Issele-Uku Monarchs confer chieftaincy titles on Josephine Ada Kachikwu
All roads will on Sunday, April 1, 2018, lead to Onicha-Ugbo and Issele-Uku towns in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State as the traditional rulers of the two neighbouring communities honour the Chairman, Delta State House of Assembly Service Commission (DTHASC), Barrister (Mrs.) Josephine Ada Kachikwu with Chieftaincy titles. Speaking with Vanguard in […]
Asaba Press Briefing: A Reporter‘s Diary
The press, the Fourth Estate of the Realm is critical to the development and progress of any nation and the case of Nigeria cannot be an exception. Though unelected or appointed, the press is constitutionally empowered to keep the government accountable to the people by constantly reporting the activities of those holding the reins of power. Perhaps basking in this knowledge, the Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa instituted the quarterly press briefing where journalists are told of government activities and challenges.
Man who married his sister apologizes
By Vincent Ujumadu, Awka AFTER his initial unrepentant posture and daring anyone to stop him from marrying his younger sister, Mr. Chiadikobi Ezeibekwe, the 25-year old mathematics teacher at Community Secondary School, Isuofia, who by his action caused a stir at Ekwulobia, Anambra’s fourth largest urban town, has finally become sober, apologizing profusely to the […]
We’ve facilitated loans for 2,400 SMEs in Nigeria – Felix Bikpo
The African Guarantee Fund, AGF, was launched on June 1, 2012 as a market-friendly guarantee scheme aimed at easing access to finance for African Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
