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Retired soldiers to protest pension arrears

Retired soldiers to protest pension arrears

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — There were indications in Abuja yesterday that thousands of retired ex-soldiers who were prevailed upon not to embark on a nationwide protest over the non payment of the arrears of the 12.5% increment in salary in 2003 and the 15% increment in 2007 to civil servants, may go back to […]

Oshiomhole warns contractors

Oshiomhole warns contractors

“If anybody, government official satisfies a job not done according to specification, government will not hesitate to wield the big stick against such a person.

Sinopec acquires Addax for $7.2bn

Sinopec acquires Addax for $7.2bn

SINOPEC, an acronym for China National Petroleum Corporation has paid C$8.27 billion (US$7.24 billion or N1.06 trillion) for Addax Petroleum after the Canadian-based outfit gave the nod to the Chinese giant’s C$52.80 per share takeover offer.

FRSC, EFCC move against fake driver licences

FRSC, EFCC move against fake driver licences

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin — The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has entered into partnership with EFCC to ensure that all forged driving licences are detected through the use of modern technology.