World Bank advice risks dragging Nigeria back into fuel import trap — Energy experts
Energy experts have criticised recent recommendations by the World Bank urging Nigeria to deepen fuel importation and fully liberalise its downstream petroleum sector, warning that the advice is ill timed, economically regressive and in direct violation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). An energy economist and professor, Ken Ife, faulted the position during a televised interview […]
Lagos to establish immunisation posts for children
To check imported cases of Wild Polio Virus (WPV) in the state, the Lagos State Government is to establish permanent posts to monitor the immunization status of children coming into the state with a view to immunize them.
Ogun AC blasts Daniel over oath taking saga
THE Action Congress (AC) in Ogun State Wednesday reacted to the oath taking saga within the state government, saying that it was not surprised as it has always known that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was incapable of offering honest and good governance.
Bishop faults Amnesty to militant youths
THE Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Akure, Ondo State Rt Rev Micheal Ipinmoye Wednesday faulted the Federal Government offer of amnesty to militant youths in the Niger Delta Region saying it should first address the fundamental issues that gave rise to militancy in the Region.
Asari Dokubo and Governor Amaechi make peace
Peace has been brokered between Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and leader of the Niger Delta Volunteer Force Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo Asari, in the spirit of the ongoing amnesty and as part of efforts to erase all forms of animosity between persons over militancy in the region
Uproar as Senate cuts Education, health budgets to fund N25 billion Abuja Road
The Senate today (Wednesday) approved cut N6.2 billion out of funds meant for education and health in the Federal Capital Territory towards funding the N25 billion expansion work on two major roads in the federal capital.
