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The successful presentation of this year's budget to the two chambers of the National Assembly today will not guarantee it's early passage, sources have told Vanguard.
Abia State Deputy Governor, Mr Chris Akomas has described Microfinance Banks as veritable tool for the empowerment of the rural masses to change their lives for the better.
The decision of the Federal Government to deregulate the oil sector has generated a lot of controversies from stakeholders. While the labour kicked against it, government insisted that the exercise would benefit the people. Sheriff Balogun in this report, examines the arguments of both sides
Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Sokoto state chapter, has called off the strike action embarked upon two weeks ago in the state.
Lagos state branch of the Cattle Dealers Association of Nigeria has decried the state of the cattle market at the Lagos state abattoir in the Agege area of Lagos, saying the market , which is the largest animal market in Africa, is in a sorry state.
Unity Bank Plc has assured shareholders of impressive performance and returns including cash dividends by the end of the running financial year, which will mark the first report of the bank following the recapitalization exercise it plans to open soon.
Skye Bank Plc and the British Council have gone into partnership in the area of human capital and manpower development with the objective of developing the skills and competences needed for nation building and economic empowerment.
A senior military officer, Lt. Col. U.A Zoaka, at the weekend lost his life in a ghastly motor accident that occurred at Gari -Sabo village, near Kwali, along the Abuja-Lokoja highway.
Chairman of UnityKapital Assurance Plc Mallam Falalu Bello has challenged management of the insurance company to hit a billion naira profit mark by next year.
All is now set for the launching of the Glo Broad Access service which offers the convergence of advanced voice, advanced data and advanced video on one single wired line.
Peugeot Automobile Nigerian (PAN) Limited, Kaduna, will from next year stop running on generator when power situation in the country improves, Vice president Goodluck Jonathan has said.
An investigation in Kano metropolis reveals that motorcyclists have special dislike for the crash helmet. Daily Trust finds out why.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo ignored due process in the sale of Federal Government houses during his administration, Senate Committee on Housing declared yesterday.
Unemployment is an issue that has bedeviled Nigeria for a long time and had generated a lot of research in this country. Nevertheless, it is still one of the most pivotal social epidemics facing Nigeria because of rising rates of unemployment in Nigeria.
The Sokoto State branch of the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has called off its over two week old strike. This was conveyed through a communiqué issued at the end of its meeting in Sokoto yesterday.
Debtors owing recently bailed out banks have fourteen days to pay up or risk arrest.
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the weekend criticized the latest deadline policy on the operation of commercial motorcyclists outside the city centre.
Union Bank of Nigeria PLC has announced gross earnings of N147.32 billion for the Group for the financial year ended March 31, 2009.
Senate Committee on Works, Housing and Urban Development yesterday said about 30 federal roads were in critical conditions across the country.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given debtors of recently bailed out banks two weeks to pay up or face another round of action from the anti-graft agency.
The European Union (EU) has signed an agreement, which aims to help Nigeria tackle development challenges in the areas of governance, trade and peace.
The Federal Government said it will establish free Universal Internet Service and viewing centres across tertiary institutions in the country.
About one month after an accord was reached between the Federal Government and university teachers, indications have emerged that staff unions may resume strike following non-payment of their wages during the period the industrial action lasted.
A new oil refinery is to be established in Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom state.
Kwara state government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a local firm, PRISMAC Farms, for the commencement of Snailery and assorted Juice production for local consumption to promote agricultural produce and reduce the price of agricultural products in the state,.
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