The loans-to-deposit ratio fell by 1.4 percentage points to 86.6 per cent from the level in the preceding quarter, and was 6.6 percentage points above the prescribed minimum target of 80.0 per cent.”

…blames corruption on inflation of contract By Chris Ochayi ABUJA—Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa yesterday enjoined stakeholders in the public service to uphold the virtues of transparency and honesty in the transaction of government businesses in order to restore the lost values in the country. Chief Aondoakaa who […]

By Taye Obateru Jos — A health centre in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State is almost turning into a snake bite treatment centre, recording over 300 cases of snake bites monthly. According to statistics from Comprehensive Health Centre Zamko owned by the Jos University Teaching Hospital, over half of patients on admission […]

By AbdulSalam Muhammad KANO — The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria has demanded a brand new constitution that would bequeath to the nation true federalism. The Council’s position came on the heel of proposed amendments exercise by the National Assembly on the 1999 constitution. Secretary-General of the Council, Alhaji Lateef Adegbite, who spoke […]

By Chioma Obinna and Chinyere Amalu ABUJA —Following  the World Health Organization’s advice for countries to be vigilant and strengthen their disease surveillance to ensure prompt detection, Minister of Health, Professor Babatunde Osotimehin has tasked the media to sustain the high level of awareness about the A(H1N1) Influenza among the citizenry of the country. Osotimehin […]