The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it is not yet in a position to confirm or deny the alleged improper loans to the federal government. Media report yesterday quoted Reuters as alleging that the federal government was owing the...
Citing environmental concerns, the House of Representatives yesterday queried the federal government’s 15-year restriction on imported used vehicles as it directed its committees on environment, road safety and Customs to conduct an environmental...
The Senate yesterday said it was yet to receive the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) from the presidency. Briefing newsmen after plenary, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and Media, Enyinnaya Abaribe, said they had expected the Bi...
The Ibrahim Tukur El-Sudi-led House of Representatives Ad Hoc committee that investigated the remote and immediate causes of the near collapse of Nigeria’s Capital Market yesterday laid its report before the Lower House. The speaker, Aminu ...
In order to avoid any unwanted situation that may arise from the lack of transparency in the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) bidding process, the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr. Sam Amadi, has said that th...
Following the two recent aircraft accidents involving two Nigerian airlines - Dana Air and Allied Air in Lagos and Accra, Ghana respectively, the Federal Government has said it would make the International Airline Transpor...
Banking stocks yesterday on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange for the day running, lifted market indices further by 0.27 per cent. The banking sector trading increased the All Share Index by 0.27 per cent to close at 23,039.27 points, compared t...
The President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Mr. Doyin Owolabi, in this interview with Uche Uduma, speaks on the accounting profession and its relevance in today’s economy. Do you think ICAN as a body has done enough...
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN, has urged the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, to reinstate the sacked local government chairmen and councillors. The AGF said in a statement that his attent...
Following last Saturday’s victory of Edo State governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, in the state governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin yesterday presented the governor-elect with his certificate of re...
At a period when venerable personalities that guide and guard the traditional institutions have come under searching questions, the late Attah Igala, Alhaji (Dr.) Aliyu Ocheja Obaje commanded a compelling stature among his peers, constituency and...
The Senate on Monday enjoined the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Lagos, to train more competent teachers to boost education for the rapid development of the country. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Education, Sen. Uche Chukwume...
Newly-elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has undertaken to set a new agenda for the continent while also pledging to build on the gains of her predecessors. Speaking to reporters for the first time on...
The Presidency has pledged to give Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma its full support as she prepares to discharge her duties as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission. Presidency spokesperson Mac Maharaj told reporters th...
United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon welcomes the election of Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma of South Africa as Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and congratulates her on being the first African woman chosen to lead the regional ...