ECOWAS reaffirms plan to rollout ECO single currency in 2027
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the long-awaited single regional currency, the ECO, in 2027. According to the regional body, this is a major step towards deeper economic integration, stronger regional trade and sustainable growth across West Africa. The decision was one of the major outcomes of […]
2nd term: Wanogho faults DTHA’s endorsement
AS criticism continues to mount over the recent endorsement of Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan for a second term as governor of Delta State by the State House of Assembly, an Ughelli based human rights activist and lawyer, Chief Peter Wanogho, has said the endorsement was immoral and reprehensible.
Monarch cautions on A-Ibom 2011 guber polls
THE Akpan of Uyo and Ntisong Ibibio II, Sir James Umoren, has called on Ibibio leaders to tread cautiously in their bid to support any candidate in the 2011 governorship election.
Anxiety in BYCAS over alleged plan to sack 470 staff
The alleged plan by the Bayelsa State government to sack 470 staff of the Bayelsa State College of Arts and Science (BYCAS), Agudama-Epie, in the wake of ongoing biometric capture exercise to determine the state workforce, is now causing anxiety among staff of the institution.
EFCC set to probe 3 sacked bank chiefs
The Chief executives of Bank PHB, Spring Bank and Equitorial Trust Bank sacked by the Central Bank are to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to answer questions in connection with some of the decisions taken while they presided over the affairs of the three banks.
Yar’Adua urged to consolidate gains of amnesty
PRESIDENT Umaru Musa Yar’Adua has been warned against steps that could weaken the gains of its amnesty programme for militants in the Niger Delta.
