How Afreximbank and APPO turned an African energy ambition into a bank
Under its then President, Professor Benedict Oramah, the institution had expanded its role in supporting African trade, industrialisation and investment. Its experience in structured finance and capital mobilisation made it a natural partner for developing a specialised energy bank.
How non-oil export can drive Vision 20:2020
AT the risk of sounding like a broken record, the story of how Nigeria had once relied majorly on agriculture and agricultural commodities for her foreign exchange earnings and later turned to place all her hopes on oil, often awash discussions in circles, and even the media.
The case against removal of fuel subsidy & the Sovereign Wealth Fund account
On 3rd Nov. 1981, the CVU 4200R was filled with 14litres of petrol at the National Petrol Service Station with a total of N2. On 11th Nov. 1981 the CVU car no. 942 bought a full tank of 32.7 litres for a total cost of NS. Also on 13th Nov. 1991 another CVU car no. 480B attached to my office bought 19.6 litres for N3. All the receipts from the National Petrol Service Station on Ikoyl Road,
How Benin-Ore road was transformed
Few months ago, I remembered vividly how the Honourable Minister of Works, Arc Mike Onolememen engaged critics over the condition of Benin-Ore-Shagamu road where the failed Ore section gave commuters nightmares.
Why I returned schools to Missions
LET me begin this piece by simply stating that my government’s commitment to delivering quality education for the good people of Anambra State is total.
Edo 2012: Who flies PDP’s flag?
AS time approaches for Edo governorship election slated for the second quarter of next year, intrigues and scheming have intensified, especially in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the State that lost out to the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, at the Appeal Court after the 2007 general election. Before that election, PDP in Edo State was a united family with Chief Tony Anenih as the leader.
