The federal government will introduce a fresh approach to tackle corruption which remains a source of insecurity to the nation, Nuhu Ribadu, former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, said yesterday in Ilishan Ijebu, Ogun State. Mr. Ribadu, … read more
The Nigerian Minister of Finance, Olusegun Aganga, has listed power generation, job creation, increased productivity, provision of credit facilities, removal of double taxation and creation of conducive environment for local and foreign investments to thrive, as the priority areas for … read more
In a week capped with the story of the return of the for mer anti-graft czar, Nuhu Ribadu, from self-exile, the Nigerian media also filled their pages with stories on a ‘shaky’ 2011 election and the amendment of the Nigerian … read more
Nigeria’s general elections may now hold in December or early January 2011 following the passage of the Constitution Amendment Bill by the National Assembly last week. All that remains is for two-thirds of the 36 states Houses of Assembly to … read more
Workers in the oil and gas sector on Thursday, assured Nigerians that the proposed increase in petroleum products prices would not be effected without the approval of labour unions. Reacting to the proposal by the National Economic Management Team (NEMT) … read more
A British court has convicted two Nigerian woman of laundering 14 million pounds on behalf of a powerful politician who is wanted in both London and Abuja over allegations of corruption. The case complicates the affairs of James Ibori, a … read more
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday asked the parliament to reduce the benchmark oil price of 67 dollars on which the 2010 budget was based, because of falling oil prices in the world market. In April, Jonathan signed into law a … read more
President Goodluck Jonathan’s grip on power has reduced uncertainty since he took office a month ago, but with fiercely contested elections just around the corner, this could be the calm before the storm. Some foreign investors have started returning to … read more
A U.K. jury has convicted the sister of a former Nigerian governor on charges of money laundering and mortgage fraud. Christine Ibori-Ibie, sister of politician James Ibori, was found guilty Tuesday of 12 charges stemming from allegations she helped her … read more
Everton have taken issue with Nigeria over the omission of Victor Anichebe from their World Cup squad through injury. The Everton striker was one of the most notable omissions when Swedish boss Lars Lagerback named his final 23-man party, particularly … read more