Month: April 2017

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By Joseph INOKOTONG The much awaited Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), has commenced operations with $1.3 billion (N398.45 billion: N306.5/$1) take-off capital, after over two years of delay. The take off, of DBN following the approval of its operating license by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), though cheering, has raised concern about its ability…

2nd Millionaire emerges in Skye Savings Reward Draw

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..Imo Traditional Head praises Bank on Millionaire Savings Reward By Joseph INOKOTONG Skye Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading customer-friendly bank, at the weekend rewarded more customers in the second draw of its ‘Reach for the Skye’ Millionaire reward promo season 2 in Owerri, Imo State. The draw saw Mrs. Ohaeme Elizabeth of Mgbidi branch emerged as…

NEXIM Commends Alibert on Usage of N1.2Bn MTDLF

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By Joseph INOKOTONG The Acting Managing Director of Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Bashir Wali has expressed satisfaction over the utilisation of the facility extended to Alibert Products Nigeria Limited by NEXIM Bank. He stated this Tuesday when House of Representatives committee members went on oversight tour of Alibert factory in Idu, Abuja. Alibert Products Nigeria…

Niger Governor’s Wife Debunks Reports of Involvement in NAWOJ Elections.

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By Juliana MAIRIGA, Minna The Wife of the Niger state Governor, Dr. Amina Abubakar Bello has debunked reports making rounds in the state that she is fielding a candidate for the one of the positions in the election of the Niger state chapter of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ). In a press statement…

Kwara Governor Flags Off N2.3b Road Project

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By Steve Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has flagged-off another road project, which is the dualisation of Kulende-University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital-Oke-Ose road, in Ilorin, the State capital, as part of his administration’s on-going infrastructure development projects under the newly established Kwara Infrastructure Development Fund, IF-K. Speaking at the ceremony over…

Edo Govt Wants Foreign Investors to Explore AGRIC, Energy Business Space

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By Ikhili Monday EBALU, Benin City Edo state Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state is safe and conducive enough for investors to engage in large-scale investments. The governor gave this assurance,, when he received a delegation of Chinese investors on an official visit to the Edo State Government House in Benin. Represented…

Oba Ewuare Sets Up Customary Committee To Resolve Traditional Cases

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By Ikhili Monday EBALU, Benin City The Oba of Bini Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku-Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare N’Ogidigan 11 has set up native customary committee to settle disputes in the kingdom This came on the heels of several cases of inheritance among family members, border tussles between communities, and other traditional matters across villages that require…

Kwara Moves To Curb Herdsmen/Farmers’ Clash

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By Steve Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Government is to strengthen existing security and peace committees in all 16 local government areas in the State as a way of curbing clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers. This was one of the resolutions of the Kwara State Security Committee meeting held on Wednesday at the Government…

House move to check MDAs over abuse of delegated legislation

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