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10 die in Lagos collapsed building •More still trapped •6 killed in Sango Ota auto crash

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Nigerian Tribune gathered that almost all members of the three different families who resided in the No. 4 residence on the street were still trapped in the debris at press time. However, the Lagos State Emergency Agency (LASEMA) had since rescued the Secretary of Community Development Association (CDA), Mr Tajudeen Adeyemi, and his wife who […]

Edo plans return of schools to missions

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, State News Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has said the state government is considering the possibility of returning schools to missions to ensure that the government’s investment in the schools are not left to rot. Speaking on Wednesday at the foundation-laying of a new model college at the old Pilgrims Baptist College, Ewohinmi, Edo Central, the […]

Adeboye inaugurates own library, gallery at Redemption Camp

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Wednesday, formally declared open a library and gallery conceptualised by his wife, Folu, at the Redemption Camp. At the opening ceremony, the centre was named Open Heaven International Centre. According to Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye, the library and gallery was […]

Airport: Jigawa govt collaborates with German firm

Posted by admin Headlines, Jigawa, State News Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

THE Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has met with a German construction firm that constructed the Wiesbaden Airport, a move seen as an effort to actualise its quest to make the state an investment haven, going by its plan to establish an airport that will boost economic activities. This was disclosed by the chief […]

N18,000 minimum wage: Change strategy, lawmaker tells Labour

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Workers in Oyo State have been told to join the clamour for a review of the revenue allocation formula to enable state governments to pay the N18, 000 minimum wage instead of threatening and blackmailing their employers. A member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olusegun Olaleye who gave the advice at a […]

Nigeria, Others Attract $126bn FDI

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

African Development Bank logo The global financial crisis notwithstanding, Nigeria and the rest of African countries, raked in $126 billion between 2000 and 2010 in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), portfolio investment and Official Development Assistance (ODA), a research report has shown. The report, which is the African Economic Outlook estimated that ODA and FDI […]

Dangote Cement Builds $400m Plant in Zambia

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Dangote Cement Plc is set to build a $400 million plant in Zambia this month, Zambia’s Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Mr. Felix Mutati disclosed last Monday. Reuters quoted Mutati as saying a team of construction experts from Dangote was expected in Zambia this week for an arrangement for the plant. According to him, […]

You’re safe in Bauchi, NYSC coordinator assures corps members

Posted by admin Bauchi, Headlines, NYSC (National Youth Service Corp), State News Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

MEMBERS of the Batch “B” of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to Bauchi State have been assured of their safety during their orientation pro-gramme, which started on Monday and their welfare in the state during the service year. The state coordinator of the NYSC, Mr Abraham Tizhe, gave the assurance while speaking with […]

CBN to nationalise failed banks •Queries UBA over N25,000 minimum balance

Posted by admin CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria), Headlines Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

CENTRAL Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its determination to nationalise banks that are unable to meet the September 30 deadline to increase their equity, rather than forcing them to liquidate. Speaking in Pretoria, South Africa, Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability, CBN, Kingsley Moghalu, said the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), created by the […]

Jonathan visits A/Ibom

Posted by admin Akwa Ibom, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Headlines, Presidency, State News Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

President Goodluck Jonathan will today, pay a visit to Akwa Ibom State. Following the scheduled visit, the state government has called on residents of the state to give the President a rousing welcome. While in Akwa Ibom, the President is expected to be the special guest of honour at the Grand Finale of the Nigerian […]