A non-governmental organization, National Scorecard Group (NSG) has scored the Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Mr. Gimba Ya’u Kumo high in the delivery of mass housing to Nigerians. Rising from its Quarterly Conference held in Lagos recently, the group beamed its searchlight on the housing sector and did painstaking analysis of the present government’s effort at delivering housing to the teeming populace. This, the group noted was in “tandem with our avowed commitment as the vanguard of genuine transformation of the Nigerian Nation for the best, through periodic monitoring of events as they relate…
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The head of the Egyptian army has appeared live on television, announcing the suspension of the constitution. General Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi, flanked by religious and military leaders, said the chief justice of constitutional court would take the powers of the presidency. His announcement means President Mohammed Morsi is no longer in power. Anti-Morsi protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square gave out a huge cheer in response to the speech. The move follows four days of mass street protests against Mr Morsi, and an ultimatum issued by the military which expired on Wednesday afternoon. After General Sisi’s address, both Pope Tawadros II,…
President Goodluck Jonathan will lead a high-powered team of governors, members of the National Assembly, ministers and representatives of Nigeria’s private sector to China next week for talks with Chinese leaders and captains of industry aimed at increasing China’s direct investment in the Nigerian economy. President Jonathan who will leave Abuja on Monday evening for the five-day state visit to China is scheduled to hold separate meetings with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress, Mr. Zhang Dejiang. Talks between President Jonathan and the Chinese leaders will focus…
Egyptians are awaiting a televised statement on the political crisis, after a deadline set by the army for a resolution to the turmoil passed. President Mohammed Morsi has repeated his offer of a consensus government, but still refuses to step down. Aides to Mr Morsi took to social media to describe what was happening as a military coup but there was no confirmation of this. Armoured vehicles have been seen moving through the streets of Cairo. There are also reports that Egyptian officials have placed an international travel ban on Mr Morsi and other senior members of the Muslim Brotherhood.…
Seven housemates find themselves in the eviction firing line this week after Monday night’s Big Brother: The Chase nomination show. For some, it’s a new experience, while for others; some things never seem to change! Angelo , Fatima, Bimp & Cleo all make their first appearance on the chopping block this week, while serial nominee Pokello follows her countryman Hakeem and Nando onto the list yet again. In the Ruby house, Fatima picked up 5 nominations – from Sulu, Feza, Oneal, Angelo and Annabel, who all just can’t seem to figure her out. Sulu said she…
· Promises customers with up to 100% free data bonus Telecoms giant, Airtel Nigeria has partnered with online retail outfit, Konga, to offer consumers on the network with a range of enriching data service experience on purchase of any blackberry and smartphone devices from Konga. The partnership which focuses on prepaid consumers of data services, offers customers who purchase any data enabled device from Konga, a free Airtel SIM and automatic 30% bonus on any purchased data bundle worth 200 MB and above in addition to 100% return on same the following month. Also, customers stand to enjoy…
In a bid to make insurance services easy and accessible to the greater number of Nigerians, First Bank of Nigeria Life Assurance in partnership with leading telecoms operator, Airtel Nigeria, has introduced a micro insurance scheme, Padi 4 Life The product which was unveiled Monday at the Corporate Head Office of FBN Life in Lagos, is a landmark technology-driven life protection plan aimed at providing low-income earners living in remote locations where insurance infrastructure and services are not readily available the opportunity to take daily insurance cover for permanent disability or death. Padi4life is available as one of…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles stand a great chance of reaching the African Nations Championship finals for the first time as the team is now much stronger and exposed, says NFF General Secretary, Musa Amadu. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, hours before the arrival of the Ivorian Elephants for Saturday’s qualifier against Nigeria in Kaduna, Amadu reflected that the country’s absence from the first two editions of the championship was down to lack of experience and exposure of the home-based professionals. “We failed to qualify for the inaugural edition hosted by Cote d’Ivoire after failing to beat Ghana in Calabar,…
Barely 48 hours after it started a three-day warning strike, Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Tuesday night called off the strike. On Monday, NUPENG had directed all its members at the depots to stop loading petroleum products for the next three days to protest the alleged inhuman treatment of its members by the management of Chevron, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and Agip Oil Company. Another reason for the strike was also anchored on the refusal of Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) to implement the signed collective bargaining agreement with petroleum tanker drivers.…
The First Lady, Patience Goodluck Jonathan has described the death of Distinguished Senator Pius Akpo Ewherido as a great loss, not only to the people of Delta State, but the entire nation, especially his colleagues at the National Assembly. She says his death came as a rude shock and becomes more painful with reference to his invaluable contribution to law making and the stability of the Senate. The First Lady notes the dedication, courage and deep focus of Senator Ewherido, given his disposition as a law maker in the Delta State…