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 […]
Govt borrowings are driving interest rates upward — Chioke, CEO, Afinvest
The banking industry is growing and there will be specialization for everyone. Even from the report, the size of growth over the years using any of the metrics recorded double digit growth in the industry overall. But the tier-1 banks are growing faster. What will happen in the industry is that there will be areas of specialization.
Intel saga: We were billed in dollars for services we could have paid for in Naira — Amadi
Chief Reginald Amadi is the Public Relations Officer of the Delta/Edo Command of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Custom Agents. In this interview with Sunday Vanguard in Warri, Amadi speaks on the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)/Integrated Logistics Services (INTELS) row, among other issues in the maritime sector. Excerpts:
Adebanjo takes on opponents of restructuring
It was an event that provided an avenue for some patriotic Nigerians including a leader of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, to air their views on some national issues and also x-tray the myriad of problems which have impeded the socio-economic development of the country.
Nigeria’s unity is desirable, but don’t tell me it is non-negotiable –Gov. Dickson
Governor Henry Seriake Dickson made history when he drove to Aleibiri in Ekeremor local government area of Bayelsa State, the first time a vehicle would reach the community, thanks to the construction of Sagbama, Ekeremor, Agge Road.
We are worried that another massacre looms – Ujege
Elder statesman, Chief Edward Ujege, is President General of Mdzough U Tiv. He led the leadership of the umbrella bodies of the three major tribes in Benue State to raise the alarm over alleged impending invasion of the state by herdsmen ahead of the November 1 commencement of the implementation of the Open Grazing Prohibition Law in the state. In this interview, Ujege laments what he describes as the Federal Government’s indifference to the herdsmen menace in the country and its implication for national unity, the open grazing prohibition law, among other issues. Excerpts:
Our search for detribalised race with Father Kukah, Fashola, Yadudu, Obi, others has just begun — Prof Azinge
Prof Epiphany Azinge, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and the 5th Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and member of the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal, is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated legal luminaries and scholars.
My father mocked me for being a Ph.D holder, not a medical doctor — Akinwunmi Adesina
When he was ushered into the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, last When he was ushered into the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, last week, for the conferment of the 2017 World Food Prize, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina received a standing ovation. The award was an endorsement of his activities over the past two decades with the Rockefeller Foundation, the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and as Minister of Agriculture in Nigeria.
Passage of PIB’ll end fuel scarcity, enhance our economy — Reyenieju
Daniel Reyenieju, former Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Inter-Parliamerntary Relations in the 7th House is a member representing Warri Federal Constituency in the 8th House of Representatives. In this chat, he spoke extensively on intrigues militating against the non-passage of the PIB, its importance to the governance of the oil sector, fuel scarcity and other related issues, excerpts…
Affirmative action for women is not democracy— Florence Ita-Giwa
Having been served the best of education from the best schools both in Nigeria and A former lawmaker, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa (OON) needs no introduction. Mama Bakassi, as she is fondly called for her fight for the people of Bakassi in Cross River State, she is one of the few Nigerian women who have risen above the odds limiting women in the political terrain .
Turkish Airlines will continue to maintain its leading position
Ilker Ayci is chairman of the board and executive committee of Turkish Airlines. He was named to the position in 2015, following the resignation of his predecessor, Hamdi Topcu.
