The disquiet in the home of Prof. Cyprian Onyeji, the Vice-Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), who was kidnapped nine days ago at the entrance of the institution, is palpable.
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Chelsea avoided a major upset as they came from behind to overcome a brave Reading at Stamford Bridge, reports the BBC. A Frank Lampard penalty had put Chelsea ahead before Pavel Pogrebnyak's steered header levelled matters.
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For Nigeria to attain full economic growth, financial efficiency, reduction in crime and corruption, she must embrace cashless initiative in every financial transaction, as currently being championed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
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Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit has been blamed on the absence of sound capital programming policy, proper planning and result oriented budgeting. Speaking in an interview with BusinessDay in Abuja at the weekend, Adekunle AbdulRazaq Oyinloye, managing director of The Infrastructure Bank Plc (TIB) said sound budgeting results were about methodology and promotion of a high sense of responsibility and accountability.
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There are indications that the Independent National Electoral Commission may take legal action against Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, following his remarks about its chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, and a National Commissioner, Dr. Ishmail Igbani, during the July 14 governorship election in the state.
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The Federal Government has reiterated its determination to overhaul the power sector with a view to boost industrialisation in the country. Vice-President Namadi Sambo gave the assurance Wednesday, while receiving the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Dr Kandeh Yumkella, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the State House, Abuja.
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President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, on Wednesday advised President Goodluck Jonathan against engaging in dialogue with Boko Haram. Oritsejafor described as unfortunate, a statement allegedly credited to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Alhaji Nurudeen Muhammed, that Nigeria was the most populated Islamic nation in the world.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said strict adherence to the implementation of policy guidelines on cashless economy will help achieve its purpose. CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, said this in an interactive forum on Electronic Payment Systems organised by E-Payment Providers Association of Nigeria, (E-PPAN) in Abuja.
Updated 7 Years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said strict adherence to the implementation of policy guidelines on cashless economy will help achieve its purpose. CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, said this in an interactive forum on Electronic Payment Systems organised by E-Payment Providers Association of Nigeria, (E-PPAN) in Abuja.
Updated 7 Years ago

THE face-off between the Federal Government and oil marketers deepened on Wednesday with the Jetties and Petroleum Tank Farm Owners Association daring President Goodluck Jonathan to send its report on the fuel subsidy payments to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
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