archiveAugust 2017

The Minister of Power Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has directed the Federal Controllers of Works in Delta and Edo States respectively to mobilise contractors to immediately effect repairs on the bad portions of the Asaba -Onitsha Road. This was contained in a press statement on Monday by...

The renewed hostility by Boko Haram terrorists in the North East is being masterminded by economic motivations of crude oil in the Lake Chad Basin and not religious philosophy, according to an anti-terrorism organisation, Nigerian Coalition Against Terrorism (NCAT). The National Coordinator of NCAT, Gabriel Onoja, said that the religious...

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTB), First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Plc, and eight other commercial banks operating in Nogeria reported N26.8 billion on current account maintenance fees in the first six months of 2017. Others are Sterling Bank Plc, FCMB Group Plc, Diamond Bank Plc, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc,...

...it's misleading to say VCs reject cut-off marks The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has described as unnecessary the controversies over the reduction of cut-off marks for 2017 admission exercise into tertiary institutions by stakeholders at its policy meeting. Rather than criticisms, JAMB said Nigerians should be concerned about...

…Says sector key to state’s economic growth, youth empowerment Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said the State is now ready to take the driving seat for the development of tourism, arts and entertainment in Africa. Governor Ambode, who spoke on a programme on Ben TV, United Kingdom,...

The President, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Prof. Segun Ajibola, on Saturday, urged the newly inducted members to be innovative, rather than searching for employment. Ajibola spoke at the 2017 CIBN Graduates Induction and Prize Award in Lagos. He said that entrepreneurship has been a veritable solution as...

This week, Patito’s Gang takes a look at State Finances in the face of unfulfilled promises such as the provision of infrastructure and failure to pay salaries when due. In spite of bailout stimuli from the Federal Government, many States in the federation are still in arrears of wages of...

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, will between August 28 and 29 2017, host executives of EON Reality Incorporated in Lagos as the organisation sets to collaborate with the state government towards establishing the second of its institution in Nigeria, after an earlier one in South Africa. Lagos State has been...

The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Gbenga Ashafa, on Saturday expressed concern over the increased rate of drug abuse among youths, saying only a community-based approach would tackle the menace in Nigeria. The legislator expressed these feelings during sensitization march against drug abuse organised...

Africa and Nigeria's richest man, Aliko Dangote has revealed he has no interest in politics and does not have any house abroad. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has revealed that inspite of his amazing wealth, he doesn't have a house abroad. The Nigerian billionaire who lives a modest life in...