The 26th Annual LAPO (Lift Above Poverty Organization) Development Forum, 2019 on the Theme: “The Nigeria Healthcare Dilemma: The Way Forward” held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja: 22nd October, 2019 I: Introduction Let me thank LAPO for the honour to chair its 26th Annual Development Forum. In that capacity, let me also join the…
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION: NIMASA TO ENFORCE 0.5% SULPHUR LIMIT ON BUNKER FUEL – DAKUKU The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that the Agency will enforce strict compliance to the International Maritime Organisation regulation which puts a maximum of 0.5% sulphur cap on all fuel used…
As we approached another election year come 2019 a lot of permutations has been going on in the media as to the possible Presidential Candidates of the leading Political Parties and ofcourse the next President of Nigeria. Let me start by saying that most of the criticisms some of us have published about President Muhammadu…
The profile of Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited (IEPL), Port Harcourt in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is quite remarkable. In fact, it has made tremendous impact in its six communities namely Akpajo, Njuru / Akpakpan, Okerewa , Aleto, Agbonchia and Elelenwo, as well as other 34 pipeline communities. The company has successfully signed…
By Erasmus Ikhide Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of the temperate State of Gombe has demonstrated the immeasurable role of education in the political and economic life of a people or nation. His three points agenda: education, education and education signposted his world view in modern governments as the precursor of positive governance. The governor’s inclusive…
AS The 2019 general elections is coming close, we have seen lots of alignments and the re alignment of forces going on in the country. I even hear that some elements are planning a mega party. As all these are going on I call on the leaders of the South East in particular to first…
The Delta State Ministry of Justice as a statutory Ministry of Government is key to the successful implementation of governmental policies and programmes as it provides the necessary legal framework and advice for Government to achieve its overall objectives. The Ministry of Justice as a service oriented delivery Ministry is crucial to the formulation of…
Nigerian Communications Commission PRESS RELEASE NCC suspends directive on data segment price floor. Following the concerns that visited the directive to introduce price floor for data segment of the telecommunications sector beginning from December 1, 2016, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended any further action in that direction. The decision to suspend this directive…
Robyn DixonContact Reporter At first, the mood at the demonstration staged on a high school playing field in the city of Aba, Nigeria, was almost festive. Dozens of demonstrators, calling for Biafran independence, waved red, black and green flags, and danced, clapped and chanted. Within hours, the military moved in and opened fire with live…
