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Security concerns stall EU projects in N/Delta

Security concerns stall EU projects in N/Delta

The European Commission (EU) has revealed that militant activities in the Niger Delta have stalled the implementation of several of its micro projects aimed at accelerating socio-economic development in the embattled region.
The new micro projects wor
Chinese investors to partner Ogun on   seaports, rail, industrial estate development

Chinese investors to partner Ogun on seaports, rail, industrial estate development

The Chinese delegation to Nigeria has promised to partner Ogun State government in the dev
FG silent on   e-waste as Nigeria becomes thriving dump yard

FG silent on e-waste as Nigeria becomes thriving dump yard

Even with the growing evidence of the harm caused by electronic waste, the Federal Governm

JTF attack: Reps ask FG to pay N1bn compensation to Odioma community

JTF attack: Reps ask FG to pay N1bn compensation to Odioma community

House of Representatives yesterday directed the Federal Government to pay N1 billion to Od
 
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INTERVIEW: We’ve got to open up sources of capital to banks

INTERVIEW: We’ve got to open up sources of capital to banks

LAMIDO SANUSI, the new governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria , lays out his agenda to restore confidence in Nigeria ’s banking sector, in an interview with MATTHEW GR

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Commuters groan as bureaucracy stalls work on Apapa-Oshodi expressway

Commuters groan as bureaucracy stalls work on Apapa-Oshodi expressway Motorists in Lagos State have expressed dismay over what they describe as a very slow effort at repairing the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, which is fast becoming a death trap
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Smallholder farming in Africa under threat of desertification – World Bank

Smallholder farming in Africa under threat of desertification – World Bank
… 65% of the entire African population affected by land degradation
As the world marks World Day to Combat Desertification, the World Bank has released data which show t
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Telecoms operators, banks worry over rise in electronic fraud

Telecoms operators, banks worry over rise in electronic fraud Mobile network operators and banks are worried over the impact of growing electronic fraud via SMS (Short Message Service), e-mail, and ATM (Automated Teller Machine) on



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KPMG rides insurance waves over tax on gross premium

KPMG rides insurance waves over tax on gross premium Heavy tax burden on  premium that has  insurance industry operators groaning under harsh working conditions has necessitated KPMG Consulting to intervene in resolving t
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$75 million injection resuscitates Jebba Paper Mills

Following the planned injection of fresh funds, worth $75 million, into Jebba Paper Mills (JPM), the former Nigerian Paper Mills is set to commence commercial production
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Ports expect 480,543.556 metric tons of fuel

Ports expect 480,543.556 metric tons of fuel Relief may just be in sight from the nation’s unending fuel scarcity problems, as 21 ships laden with 480,543.556 metric tons of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), are expe

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The changing face of the West African sub-region III

The changing face of the West African sub-region III Like the banking sector in  West Africa , the  insurance business too is going regional. West Africa ’s insurance sector was created with the assistance of foreign pa
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Rheumatoid arthritis: The deforming ailment

Rheumatoid arthritis: The deforming ailment I can easily remember what I suffered when I was 18 and 20 years. Due to the excessive pain I felt then my shoulders were slanted. I remember too my sister’s daughte
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Transformative leadership: challenge and promise of the Obama era

Transformative leadership:   challenge and promise of the Obama era

For Nigeria to break out of its decades of weak economic performance and deepening poverty, leaders must emerge in many sectors determined to have a transformative impact

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Operators look to CBN for support

Operators look to CBN for support Stockbrokers have called on the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido to always make complimentary policies that would grow the nation’s financia
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States resume suit against FG over alleged illegal deductions

States resume suit against FG over alleged illegal deductions Owing to the Federal Government’s failure to take definite measures months after its consensus with states over alleged illegal deductions from the Federation Account,


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New forex policies checkmate speculators as rates converge

New forex policies checkmate speculators as rates converge Investors or speculators who hitherto  found the foreign exchange (forex) market a profitable meeting place are probably looking elsewhere for quick returns. This of cou
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Is Jatropha curcas the new inroad for Nigeria’s bio fuel policy

Is Jatropha curcas the new inroad for Nigeria’s bio fuel policy Jatropha Curcas is a plant  that has the capability to  plan, not only life, but  the whole economy. It   gives a lot of people employment as a major source of e
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Fortune smiles on the brave

Fortune smiles on the brave

…As 11-year-old boy wins Cowbell maths competition

Bravery, it is said, is a scarce quality that attracts accolades towards the individual that exploits it. Unequivocall

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Airlines incapable of safe operation will be stopped from flying -DG

Airlines incapable of safe operation will be stopped from flying -DG As the economic audit of airlines in the nation’s airspace enters its second week, airlines unable to guarantee safe operations would be advised to close shop. 
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‘Experience peace’ rules Oceanic Bank’s new brand status

‘Experience peace’ rules Oceanic Bank’s new brand status The mantra that the ‘Customer is King’has become a cliché though,but interestingly, not yet old fashioned global business world. This by implicationmeans that compa
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The International Comparative Legal Guide to:Public Procurement (1)

The International Comparative Legal Guide to:Public Procurement (1) .Relevant Legislation 
What is the relevant legislation and in outline what does each piece of legislation cover? 
ALUKO & OYEBODE[“the Firm”] is one of the largest i
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CBN: While others went to town with ‘exclusives’ on the likely renewal of the tenure of the immediate past governor of the apex bank, we stood by our report that Chukwuma Soludo would go at the end of his term last May.
 (Business Day February 20, 2009)
 
SEC: We recommended that the former director general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Musa Al-Faki, should be relieved of his post following his incompetent handling of the stock market crisis and he resigned soon after our report.
(Business Day, February 23, 2009) 

NITEL: We reported the plans to revoke the sale of Nitel by the Federal Government. The revocation has just been announced.
(Business Day May 18, 2009)

Transcorp: We published an expose on how the management of Transcorp was fleecing the company of the funds from its last public offer. Now, some members of the company’s management are in court over alleged fraud involving billions of naira.
(Business Day, February 10, 2009)

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