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African countries seek for aid

African countries seek for aid

The World Bank on Thursday in Instanbul venue of this year IMF/World Bank meeting disclosed that Some African Finance and Education Ministers have written to development and finance ministers in leading Organisation of Economic Corporation and Development OECD, donor countries, appealing for financial help to send 20 million children to primary school for the first time by the end of next year.

Assassination plot: Police disagree with Salisu Maikasua

Assassination plot: Police disagree with Salisu Maikasua

The police in Abuja said their investigation has revealed that the alleged attempt by some unknown persons to assassinate one of the Principal Staff Officers in the office of the Clerk of the Senate, Alhaji Salisu Maikasua in his house at LIFE-CAMP area of Abuja has proved the allegation may have been concocted to achieve cheap political goals.

Tompolo, other militants to surrender tomorrow

Tompolo, other militants to surrender tomorrow

JUST 24 hours to tomorrow’s amnesty deadline, the most powerful militant leader in Nigeria and the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of militants in the Niger-Delta, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo is expected to publicly accept amnesty with over 3,000 militants under his command and also handover at least 500 weapons to the Federal Government tomorrow (Saturday, October 3).
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IMF-Backed Programs widen policy options to counter crises

IMF-Backed Programs widen policy options to counter crises

As the global economy continued to battle the financial crisis that enveloped the world economy as a result of the 2007 financial crisis, the IMF has designed a multilateral -supported programs that has created space in many countries for counter-cyclical policies to address the impact of the global food, fuel, and financial crises.

Ex-NSITF MD suspended over N1.6bn pensioners’ fund diversion

Ex-NSITF MD suspended over N1.6bn pensioners’ fund diversion

By Funmi Komolafe & Victor Ahiuma-Young LAGOS—THE National Pension Commission (PENCOM), has suspended the Managing Director of  the defunct Nigerian  Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Chief Enukora Joe Okoli, over alleged fraudulent diversion of N1.6billion NSITF contributors’ funds into private accounts for 20 months. The development has raised fears that the wave of financial improprieties […]