The decision to focus more attention on domestic sources to raise funds for its services, rather than relying on external sources is responsible for Nigeria’s burgeoning debt profile, the Debt Management Office said. Abraham Nwankwo, the director general, said in Abuja on Tuesday, in an interview with journalists. “A strategic decision was taken in the course of debt management situation,…
The Dutch parliament yesterday placed the Royal Dutch Shell before the mirror in a groundbreaking act of scrutiny over the severe environmental and social footprint of the oil giant on the Niger Delta. Shell may be the only one being grilled but that does not by any means suggest that the likes of Chevron, Exxon, ENI and Total are not…
29 January 2011 Barcelona were in fine form as they thrashed Almeria 5-0 in the Kings Cup semi-final first leg at the Nou Camp on Wednesday to put one foot in the final and now face the only side to beat them in the league this season. Promoted Hercules stunned Barcelona with a 2-0 win at the Nou Camp just…
29 January 2011 Hosts for next months Championship of African Nations (CHAN), Sudan, have picked defending champions DR Congo as still the team to beat in the tournament exclusively reserved for players in the various local leagues on the continent. DR Congo won the inaugural tournament in Cote dIvoire two years and according to Sudan coach, Mohamed 'Mazda' Abdallah, they…
A former senate president has said that the Arewa Consultative Forum (AFC), is a minority that cannot speak for the whole of northern Nigeria because it represents few of the 19 states that make up the region. Ameh Ebuteh of the Congress for Equality and Change, said at a press briefing in Abuja yesterday that the publication in some daily…
Medical doctors in the public and private hospitals in Oyo State have threatened to stay off their duty posts if the state government refuses to accede to the request of their striking colleagues in the next few days. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) gave the warning in Ibadan yesterday. Addressing a press conference at the state secretariat of the NMA…
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission’s Vice President, Jean de Dieu Somda, has identified the tripod upon which West Africa’s integration stands. These are: The harmonisation of the policies of member states, reinforcement of capacity and the promotion of regional peace and security through various instruments that seek to entrench a culture of democracy and good governance. Mr…
Oluseyi Omisore is the chief executive officer of Shedams Fitness Clinic (SFC) a Lagos based fitness and aerobics club. The Computer Engineering graduate began his fitness clinic which is targeted at young people in 2007, he speaks on the journey thus far. What do you do at Shedams Fitness Clinic (SFC)? At Shedams Fitness Clinic (SFC), we help in maintaining…
‘I Am Music’ Tha Suspect Capital Hill Records The album is finally out. After teasing fans with singles like ‘Tuaile’, ‘Mugu’ and ‘They Don Dey Move’, Tha Suspect combines his producing and singing capabilities to create his debut album, ‘I Am Music’. The album lines up an array of guest artistes with all tracks receiving at least a guest appearance…
Starting out as a sound track producer during the early days of Nollywood, Sammie Okposo has become a leading Nigerian gospel musician. Born in the 60s, the Delta State indigene became popular for his hit track ‘Welu Welu’ off his debut album titled ‘Unconditional Love’ and has since bagged several awards. Okposo who is also a United Nations Youth Ambassador…
The Cement Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (CMAN) says estimated supply of 17 million metric tonnes of local production of cement is achievable in 2011. The executive secretary of CMAN, James Salako, said in Lagos that this was part of the manufacturers’ efforts to guarantee self sufficiency in the local demand of cement. He said that new cement plants with combined…
Only two small scale enterprises in Bauchi State have met the CBN guidelines for its intervention loans to operators in the sector, an official has said. The chairman of the National Association of Small Scale Industries, Tijjani Jallaba, on Thursday, named the two enterprises as Gambo Marafa and Baba Buba, adding that Fatima Idris Enterprises was in the final stage…
The Ebonyi State commissioner for agriculture and natural resources, Emmanuel Echiegu, has urged donor agencies to focus attention on programmes that directly address the needs of farmers. Mr. Echiegu made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abakaliki on Wednesday. “Most of the funds approved by these agencies for agricultural endeavours are channeled into administration,…
Charles Okah and three others who are standing trial for last year’s Independence Day bomb blast in Abuja which killed at least 12 people, yesterday told a Federal High Court in Abuja that it has no jurisdiction to try them over the offence. At the resumed hearing of the case yesterday, counsel to Mr Okah, Ogheneovo Otemu, told the court,…
Nigeria’s “big brother” role in Africa could be meaningful in Cote d’Ivoire if other countries in the West Africa sub region agree to jointly contribute soldiers who will use legitimate force to edge out defeated president, Laurent Gbagbo, than fighting the political logjam in that country alone. This is the position of former military administrator of Edo and Delta States,…