AS an adjective satellite, “Olympian” means, among other things, “great” or “majestic” in bearing—which makes it perfectly applicable to the national psychology, our self-deception as the Giant of Africa prior to Nigeria’s dismal performance at the recent London Olympics.
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Ryan Giggs believes the arrival of striker Robin van Persie at Manchester United sends out a big message to the club’s rivals. Netherlands striker Van Persie joined United from Arsenal in a deal potentially worth as much as £24m pounds, and made his debut as a substitute in a 1-0 defeat at Everton on Monday.
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United States-listed oil, gas and mining companies would henceforth be required to reveal all payments they make to foreign governments, including those for drilling or exploration licences. The new rules adopted yesterday by the US Securities and Exchange Commission was aimed at increasing transparency of payments made by the companies to a government for the purpose of the commercial development of a country’s natural resources.
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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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