Kogi announces successful rescue of kidnapped victims in Dekina
The Kogi State Government has announced the successful rescue of the four persons kidnapped during the recent attack on an unauthorized examination center in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area of the State. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, describing the rescue as the outcome of […]
IFAD spends $187.5 m on rural devt — Nwanze
Nigeria government, according to the statement, has invited IFAD to participate in its new Commercial Agriculture Development Programme, which aims to strengthen food security, increase employment opportunities and boost agriculture as an engine for broad-based economic growth in the country.
CBN bans use of bankers’ acceptance for balance sheet
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), weekend, suspended banks’ use of commercial papers and bankers acceptance as financial instrument in banks balance sheet.
Why Hausa-Fulani didn’t honour Ajibola panel invitation, say Nakande
We are not happy with the present situation ourselves. But all we ask for is justice,†the former minister said.
He also defended the refusal of his party, the ANPP, to contest the outcome of the chairmanship election in Jos North LG which was speculated to have sparked off the crisis.
Deregulation won’t stem oil theft – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has faulted the Federal Government’s planned deregulation of the downstream sector due to take-off next month on the grounds that it will not eliminate corruption in the oil industry.
Residents decry loss of lives, property to reckless driving
“My daughter was on her way to school with three of her friends. As they were waiting for an on-coming vehicle to pass, the motorist hit Naja’atu and she died on the spot,” Muhammed lamented.
