Prof. Kalu N. Kalu I will begin by providing some empirical information as a way of creating a more useful backdrop for what will come later. It is my intention, therefore, to draw out the broader contours of these problems, their effects on government, and how they reinforce the states’ inability to meet… Continue reading Nigeria at 61: State Dirigisme and National Development Planning
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Revenue Allocation: Okowa wants NASS to uphold true federalism, RMAFC independence
Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on the National Assembly to embody in the 1999 Constitution being amended, true federalism and independence of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The governor made the call on Monday at a nationwide sensitization on the review of the existing revenue allocation formula held at Unity Hall, Government… Continue reading Revenue Allocation: Okowa wants NASS to uphold true federalism, RMAFC independence
SERAP asks Lawan, Gbajabiamila to reject Buhari’s fresh request to borrow $4bn, €710m
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Representatives Mr Femi Gbajabiamila to reject the fresh request by President Muhammadu Buhari to borrow $4 billion and €710 million until the publication of details of spending of all loans obtained since… Continue reading SERAP asks Lawan, Gbajabiamila to reject Buhari’s fresh request to borrow $4bn, €710m
Speaker Gbajabiamila salutes Abdulmumin Jibrin at 45
Isoko North PDP congratulates Evivie on election victory The Isoko North Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Hon. Ovuakpoye Evivie on his successful election into the Delta State House of Assembly. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the party in the area, Prince Godwin Ogorugba the party… Continue reading Speaker Gbajabiamila salutes Abdulmumin Jibrin at 45
JULIUS BERGER ESCALATES OPERATIONS AT ABUJA-KANO ROAD PROJECT
….Invests in hundreds of new state-of-the-art Equipment and Machineries to expedite accomplishment of AKR Works To emphasize its determination to deliver its habitual highest standard bearer quality, and to seriously sustain its historically acclaimed durable road works legacy across the country, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc weekend took delivery of hundreds of new and crucial construction equipment… Continue reading JULIUS BERGER ESCALATES OPERATIONS AT ABUJA-KANO ROAD PROJECT
Alema of Warri, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, receives Ohinoyi of Ebiraland
The Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, will host the Atta of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty, Ohinoyi, Dr. Ado Ibrahim on Saturday, August 21 in Warri, Delta State. ‘’His Royal Majesty, Ohinoyi, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, CON, Atta of Ebiraland and President, Kogi State Council of Chiefs will be received by the Alema of Warri… Continue reading Alema of Warri, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, receives Ohinoyi of Ebiraland
PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS ENGINEER, ADMINISTRATOR, ENTREPRENEUR, EMEKA OKWUOSA AT 60
NIGERIA LOST ESTIMATED $50BN WORTH OF INVESTMENTS IN 10 YEARS DUE TO STAGNATION, UNCERTAINTY OVER PETROLEUM INDUSTRY, SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja said Nigeria lost an estimated $50billion worth of investments in ten years, created by the uncertainty of non-passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), lack of progress… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS ENGINEER, ADMINISTRATOR, ENTREPRENEUR, EMEKA OKWUOSA AT 60
JULIUS BERGER BAGS TETFUND’S TOP TAX PAYER AWARD FOR THE COUNTRY’S CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
“The Award to Julius Berger is a well-deserved recognition for the company’s patriotism and loyalty to the ideals setting up TETFund.” – Kashim Imam, Chairman of TETFund’s Board of Trustees The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Thursday in Lagos honoured Nigeria’s leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. with an ‘Award of Merit’ for being “The top Tax payer organisation in… Continue reading JULIUS BERGER BAGS TETFUND’S TOP TAX PAYER AWARD FOR THE COUNTRY’S CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
PRESIDENT BUHARI PAYS TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN ADETUNJI ORIMOLOYE, PIONEER PILOT, AS HE EXITS AT 89
President Muhammadu Buhari lauds one of the pioneer pilots in Nigerian aviation, Captain Rufus Adetunji Orimoloye, who has taken his ‘last flight,’ aged 89. The President salutes the many decades of commitment to the aviation sector by the departed, who trained as a pilot between 1954 and 1956 in the United Kingdom,… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI PAYS TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN ADETUNJI ORIMOLOYE, PIONEER PILOT, AS HE EXITS AT 89
PRESIDENCY STRONGLY CONDEMNS HOODLUM ATTACKS ON TRAVELLERS
‘Ada Owere Honour Results from My Modest Achievements’ – Ondo First Lady Wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has attributed her installation as Ada Owere I to her modest accomplishments. The First Lady said this in her address during the Ada Owere Chieftaincy conferment at Graceland Event Arena, Owerri, Imo state.… Continue reading PRESIDENCY STRONGLY CONDEMNS HOODLUM ATTACKS ON TRAVELLERS