September 6, 2017
RECESSION: Our work not yet done – Buhari
AYODELE OLUBUSE President Muhammadu Buhari said until the country’s exit from recession could translate into meaningful improvement in peoples’ lives, “our work cannot be said to be done.” The President said this in Daura while fielding questions from reporters shortly after ... Read More »
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September 6, 2017
ABA MADE: BoI agrees to fund Aba shoemakers
AYODELE OLUBUSE Bank of Industry (BoI), Nigeria’s industrial development bank, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Leather Products Manufacturers Association of Abia State, the umbrella body of shoe, belt, bag and trunk box manufacturers in Aba, to ... Read More »
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September 6, 2017
DisCos are performing below expectation – NERC
AYODELE OLUBUSE The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) that has been monitoring the Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos), Electricity Generation Companies (Gencos) and Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) indicated in its report that many of them performed below expectation in six ... Read More »
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September 5, 2017
ARIK TROUBLES: No Taking Over of Arik Air Yet – AMCON Says
AYODELE OLUBUSE The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria has said it is not aware of any current discussion or negotiation with the management of Ethiopian Airlines regarding Arik Air Limited for the carrier to render management services to Arik. AMCON stated ... Read More »
September 05, 2017 0
September 5, 2017
SHINE YOUR EYES: Monitor your bank statements
AYODELE OLUBUSE At this period of the economy, all financial prudence and monitoring is required. The best form of self stewardship is needed to fully monitor ones financial transactions. Check the statement When your statement arrives, look near the top of it ... Read More »
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September 5, 2017
LASSA FEVER: Kogi patient dies, diarrhoea kills three in Kebbi
AYODELE OLUBUSE A woman in Kogi State, Miss Aisha Jimoh, who was confirmed to have contracted Lassa fever, is dead. A brother to the deceased, Mr. Asipita Jimoh, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lokoja, the state capital, that Aisha, ... Read More »
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September 4, 2017
Breaking: Resident Doctors proceed on indefinite strike, reject FG’s offer
AYODELE OLUBUSE RESIDENT Doctors this morning announced that they have commenced indefinite strike. The doctors under the umbrella of National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD who had last week met with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige ... Read More »
September 04, 2017 0
September 4, 2017
FG, states agree on monthly rent payment
AYODELE OLUBUSE Nigerians may start paying property rent on a monthly basis going by the latest resolution between the federal and state governments on the matter, OKECHUKWU NNODIM reports The clamour for the monthly payment of rent by clients in the ... Read More »
September 04, 2017 0
September 4, 2017
Bankers, financial leaders join insurance business
AYODELE OLUBUSE The Chairman, Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, has said that many bankers and leaders in the financial sector are joining the insurance industry. Ogunbiyi said this while speaking in Lagos, on the theme, ‘Sustaining growth through diversification ... Read More »
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August 31, 2017
Owerri Market Demolition: Ekeh Sues for Peace, Donates N50m
Chairman of Zinox Group, Chief Leo Stan Ekeh, has called on citizens of Imo State to allow peace to reign in the aftermath of the crisis and reported loss of lives, which trailed the demolition of the Eke Ukwu ... Read More »
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