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Nigeria honours founding fathers

2010-09-27T11:56:00.000+01:00

NIGERIA spared a thought for its founding fathers Sunday.The Independence Tower –an 18-metre high monument with its four sides emblazoned with four bronze images of four prominent nationalists – was unveiled in Lagos. The ceremony brought back memories of this country’s independence 50 years ago. It was on that spot at the Tafawa Balewa Square on Lagos Island that the Union Jack was lowered. "I

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2009-07-01T12:32:00.001+01:00

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2009-06-17T12:10:00.001+01:00

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2009-06-03T12:13:00.001+01:00

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2009-05-20T11:22:00.001+01:00

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2009-05-06T14:48:00.000+01:00

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2009-04-29T14:13:00.000+01:00

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2009-04-15T13:37:00.001+01:00

Bamboo Flooring Installation

2008-05-02T11:47:00.001+01:00

I tried my hands on bamboo flooring installation last week and found a gem of a tutorial on ezinearticles.com, find below excerpts of the article that saved the day for me:Not just food for pandas or the stuff of cheap picnic mats, bamboo is nowbeing processed with modern techniques into beautiful “hardwood” flooring thatbeats standard wood floors in durability, hardness, and

Make Forex Education Your Top Priority

2007-10-11T14:44:00.000+01:00

I have been doing a ton of reading this summer. This is not atypical for me. Reading is a way to continue my education and renew my focus on the task at hand. I have recently been exposed to several Forex training evaluation sites, as well attended some of those FREE Forex workshops you see on Papers (some of them are still calling me!). It got me thinking… “What advice can I provide to all those

Forex Trading Tips | forex signal system trading

2007-07-04T13:30:00.000+01:00

Question:Why do hundreds of thousands online traders and investors trade the forex market every day, and how do they make money doing it?This two-part report clearly and simply details essential tips on how to avoid typical pitfalls and start making more money in your forex trading.Answer:Trade pairs, not currencies - Like any relationship, you have to know both sides. Success or failure in forex

Chelsea striker Drogba named African Footballer of 2006

2007-03-02T11:24:00.000+01:00

Drogba took the honour for the first time after captaining his country to the African Nations Cup final where they were beaten on penalties by hosts Egypt. Ivory Coast also reached the finals of the World Cup.Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba was named 2006 African Footballer of the Year on Thursday, edging out Samuel Eto'o of Cameroon to deny the Barcelona marksman a record fourth

Peter Obi Seeks Transfer of Tenure Case to Appeal Court

2007-03-02T10:32:00.000+01:00

Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi yesterday requested the Federal High Court, Enugu where his suit on tenure interpretation is being heard, to refer his case to the Court of Appeal for determination.Obi’s argument in the case against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is that since he was declared the rightful winner by the Appeal Court over three years after he was wrongly

Niger Delta Situation Now Controllable - Obasanjo

2006-11-28T18:08:00.000+01:00

President Olusegun Oba-sanjo yesterday stated that, despite recent hos-tage takings and the death of an expatriate held hostage in the Niger Delta, the situation in the volatile area is now controllable.Though he described the recent development as “unfortunate and embarrassing”, he however declared that the situation in the area "is becoming more controllable."The President, in a meeting with

Nigeria Trade with Brazil now a record $4.9bn

2006-11-28T18:02:00.000+01:00

Total volume of exports from Nigeria to Brazil last year amounted to $4.9 billion, Nigerian envoy to South America, Mr Kayode Garrick, said yestterday in Abuja.Garrick, who also holds a concurrent accreditation to Paraguay and Bolivia, said within the period under review, Brazil exported goods and services amounting to about $900 million to Nigeria.He said this in an interview at the

THISDAY Music Festival: the passion, the romance

2006-09-23T13:00:00.000+01:00

Beyonce Knowles American music diva, Beyonce Knowles has celebrated her 25th birthday two weeks ago. With this anniversary came the international release of her latest album, B'Day. Born in 1981 to Tina and Mathew Knowles,It ha s been a busy weekend for Beyonce. She stole the show at the MTV Music Video Awards with a jaw-dropping performance of her new record. Not only that, the R&B Queen won

US Embassy Opens Abuja Consular Office

2006-09-23T12:57:00.000+01:00

The United States Embassy in Nigeria yesterday opened the Abuja Consular Office with a call on Nigerians to avail themselves of a new window of opportunity for easy consular services. The US. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. John Campbell, stated: "The goal of the consular section is to facilitate travel between Nigeria and the U.S. –to encourage Nigerians to work, to seek business opportunities, to

Work Based from Home and Those Misleading Ads

2006-09-15T05:25:00.000+01:00

When it comes to business opportunities, work based from home options should be considered. Work based from home has a many perks including tax advantages and there are solid business opportunities available. Work at home ideas, as they are advertised, may seem a bit confusing or overwhelming at first, but don’t need to be.You need to sort through advertisements touting themselves as either “

Online Business | How to Start an Online Bankruptcy Forms Processing Service

2006-08-30T18:13:00.000+01:00

Due to the dramatic increase in technology, business professionals now have the ability to outsource their skills and earn extra money working from home as a bankruptcy forms processor. Unlike an attorney or notary public, a bankruptcy forms processor does not have jurisdictional limits. In other words, a bankruptcy forms processor could live in Yellow Springs, Ohio and prepare bankruptcy

Nigeria News: Investment Fund to Manage Excess Crude Proceeds - CBN

2006-08-30T18:02:00.000+01:00

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it is working on the establishment of a National Investment Fund (NIF) that will manage the excess crude proceeds account for the future benefit of the economy, especially when oil prices drop.Speaking yesterday in Kaduna at the ongoing CBN seminar for finance correspondents and business editors, the apex bank's Director of Foreign Operations, Alhaji

Nigeria News: Bitumen Fetches Federal Governent N3trn

2006-08-30T17:42:00.000+01:00

Federal Government yesterday realised over N3 trillion ($20,498,115.39) from the financial bidding of two bitumen blocks and mining properties located across the nation.Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Lesley Obiora, said at the financial bid for the Bitumen blocks and Mining Titles & Properties held in Abuja said the reformation in the solid mineral sector was the culmination of a major

Obasanjo Seeks Senate’s Support for Transportation Project

2006-08-26T00:01:00.000+01:00

President Olusegun Obasanjo has sought the understanding of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus in the Senate for the consideration of proposals for an inter-modal transportation system for the country.The President had at a caucus meeting on Wednesday night at the Aguda House in Abuja, a stone’s throw from the Aso Rock Presidential Villa and the National Assembly Complex, appealed to the

FG Licences 3 Power Generation Companies

2006-08-25T23:47:00.000+01:00

Supertek Nigeria Limited, run by Mr. Joshua Gana, son of former Information and National Orientation Minister, Professor Jerry Gana, and three other private independent power companies were yesterday presented with Federal Government licenses empowering them to undertake electricity generation in the country. The three others are Farm Electric Supply Limited, which would be managed by a

electronic voting systems | why inec dropped electronic voting

2006-07-25T16:20:00.000+01:00

electronic voting systemsSometime ago i reported that The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may drop the Electronic Voting Machine from the Electronic Voting System (EVS) following its deletion from the Electoral Bill 2006 by the National Assembly.I came across an article recently that discussed on the problem with electronic voting systems. Particularly interesting here is the

Nurse Employment | Nursing Jobs quota increased in the US

2006-06-19T15:25:00.000+01:00

With the U.S Congress increasing the quota for nursing employment for Third World countries, opportunities abound for foreigners seeking greener pastures in the United States. Few professions are more noble, more important, more critically in need than nursing.Nurse staffing provide an absolutely vital service to the community, and no Internet site for nurse jobs understands that more than

Nigerian Business News | Make money writing articles

2006-06-06T16:02:00.000+01:00

Like i wrote in Nairaland, making money on the Internet via article writing is possible but its hard work just any other job. I have also tried this means of making money on the net, and i can attest to the fact that its real, in fact i make between $100 - $150 a week.So if any individual have any questions or comments to make send an email to kingsleyduru@gmail.com . Regards

Nigerian News Blog | Where Are the President Obasanjo's Friends

2006-05-31T19:46:00.000+01:00

Yesterday, Lt Gen. Aliyu Gusau (rtd), the only man standing amongst the musketeers or ‘Council of Elders,’ that teamed up in 1998 to persuade President Olusegun Obasanjo to run for the office of President, left his administration as National Security Adviser (NSA), a job he faithfully carried out in the last seven years.Gusau’s exit left behind Chief Tony Anenih, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

Nigerian News | As INEC Explains Choice of April 2007... Iwu: Constitution Ties My Hands

2006-05-30T22:11:00.000+01:00

Rejects Option A4 • Registers 2 more partiesThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday explained its choice of April next year for the nation’s general elections that will draw the curtain on President Olusegun Obasanjo’s tenure, saying it was in strict compliance with provisions of the 1999 Constitution.The commission’s Chair-man, Prof. Maurice Iwu, spoke at the release of

Obasanjo: Qualities of Next President

2006-05-27T21:22:00.000+01:00

President Olusegun Obasanjo this morning listed qualities, which he said Nigerians could not afford to compromise while choosing the next President as doing so would reverse the gains of the last seven years of democracy in the country.In his Democracy Day broadcast to the nation, Obasanjo said whoever aspired to lead Nigeria must possess “a track record of discipline, capacity to deliver,

Nigerian News | US, UK Warships in Lagos

2006-05-27T16:40:00.000+01:00

The United States of America and the United Kingdom warships yesterday arrived the shores of Nigeria ahead of the Presidential fleet review scheduled to hold at the Elegbeta channel, Lagos to mark the Golden jubilee celebration of the Nigerian Navy (NN).While warships from Brazil, Germany, South Africa and Ghana are expected to arrive Lagos before Monday, June 29, to participate in the

Nigerian News - No third term for Obasanjo

2006-05-16T21:33:00.000+01:00

Nigeria's Senate has thrown out a move to allow President Olusegun Obasanjo to seek a third term in office next year - an issue which has divided the country. Opponents shouted for joy as the bill to amend the constitution was rejected.Supporters of the third term bid spent days in talks trying to acquire a two-thirds majority in parliament.Thank God!!!

Nigeria News - Fighting at the Nigerian National Assembly

2006-05-03T20:51:00.000+01:00

Nigerian PolitricksIn July, presidents of the eight most industrialised countries of the world, the Group of Eight (G8), will be holding the group's annual meeting in the Russian Republic to map out their global economic strategies. As is now customary with G8 meetings, leaders are invited from around the world to represent regional and global interests.As we write this, authoritative

New Nigerian Blog in town

2006-05-02T17:57:00.000+01:00

New Nigerian Blog in the Hood I am using this opportunity to share with my readers info on this new resource on small business in Nigeria.The URL is http://naijabusiness.blogspot.com Cheers

Nigerian News - Labour Says No to 3rd Term

2006-05-02T13:37:00.000+01:00

Labour Says No to 3rd TermI found this article today on thisday home pageThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday, in Abuja restated its opposition to the third term bid of President Olusegun Obasanjo and state governors, saying that it had been steadfast on the issue.Describing politicians as opportunists, the congress also deplored the part played by some former public office holders,

Nigerian News - INEC May Drop Electronic Voting Machine

2006-04-28T16:21:00.000+01:00

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may drop the Electronic Voting Machine from the Electronic Voting System (EVS) following its deletion from the Electoral Bill 2006 by the National Assembly. INEC’s new thinking came to the fore yesterday during a stakeholders’ interactive forum organized by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) INEC, in preparation for the electronic voters’

Nigerian News - Jimoh Ibrahim Defies Regulator on NICON Insurance Corporation

2006-04-28T16:17:00.000+01:00

Embattled Group Chief Executive Officer, NICON Insurance Corporation, Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim, yesterday faulted the directive issued by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) for him to step down as head of the insurance firm, affirming that he intended to stay in control as long as he lives.Ibrahim who stated this yesterday in Abuja at the presentation of cheques to former NICON Insurance staff

Nigerian News - NAFDAC shuts Julius Berger clinic

2006-04-28T16:10:00.000+01:00

The National Agency for Food And Drug Administration (NAFDAC), yesterday shut down all drugs outlets at the Julius Berger clinic located in life camp Abuja and put the clinic on hold. Leader of NAFDAC enforcement team, Alhaji Hashim Ubale Yusuf, who led the delegation for the exercise, told newsmen that

Nigerian News - Obasanjo Lobbies S/West Governors, Lawmakers

2006-04-27T16:31:00.000+01:00

President Olusegun Obasanjo Tuesday night met with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors, senators and members of the House of Representatives from the South-west to explain to them why he wanted to continue in office beyond 2007. Obasanjo has consistently avoided a "yes" or "no" response to allegations that he is scheming for an extra term of office. Continue

Nigerian Constitution Amendment Wahala

2006-04-26T15:23:00.000+01:00

There was pandemonium yesterday at the Senate as the upper chamber of the National Assembly yesterday rejected a National Assembly Journal containing a Bill for an Act to Amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Second Publication), which proposed a three terms of four years each for governors.The first journal circulated to senators did not contain a proposal for the

Protesters Stone Obasanjo’s Convoy in Kano

2006-04-25T15:23:00.000+01:00

On its way to Jigawa State enroute from Kano, the convoy of President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday ran into hundreds of protesting youths who hauled missiles at it in the ancient city. But in Jigawa, the president, while responding to a praise singer who urged him to damn the constitution and accept to rule for another 12 years, said he had no hand in such matters. The Kano incident had

Zenith Bank Becomes the first Nigerian Bank to Handle Nigerian Government Foreign Reserves

2006-04-24T18:54:00.000+01:00

Zenith International Bank Becomes the first Nigerian Bank to Handle Nigerian Government Foreign Reserves .When i first heard that zenith bank was going back to the capital market for more funds - i told my friends then that Zenith was all out to get their hands on the Federal government foreign reserves. I came to this conclusion when i heard that the CBN announce that any Nigerian Bank that has

Uphill Battle For 3rd Term As National Assembly Decides

2006-04-23T19:36:00.000+01:00

While going through my the Website of Thisday Newspapers i came across this headliner - Uphill Battle For 3rd Term As National Assembly Decides ... More members enlist in opposition camp.An uphill battle appears underway over the move to elongate the tenure of President Olusegun Obasanjo beyond 2007 as the National Assembly reconvenes on Tuesday in Abuja to commence the second reading of the

Ronaldinho - A legend in the making...

2006-04-22T22:31:00.000+01:00

Ronaldinho - A legend in the making...While going through Nairaland today i saw this link showing pictures and videos of the world's best footballer in action. EnjoyRonaldinho

3rd Term: Governors Give 3 Conditions to Obasanjo

2006-04-21T21:42:00.000+01:00

What is Nigerian Democracy turning into? As the strategists of President Olusegun Oba-sanjo's tenure extension plan return to the drawing board, indications emerged yesterday that the governors backing the plan have given the president conditions for their continued support. Also yesterday, the publicity committee of the 2007 Movement, an assembly of federal lawmakers opposed to the amendment

Nigeria: Obasanjo's Score Card

2006-04-21T21:23:00.000+01:00

I Just this Interesting link while Browsing the NetThe following graphic show the pains and gains of Obasanjo's regime over the past 6-7 years he is in office. As it clearly show we have more poor people, more unemployed, products cost more and the stress all these bring takes their toll first with the higher infant mortality and death rates and second with the general life expectancy declination

Nigeria Exits Paris Club Tomorrow

2006-04-20T20:15:00.000+01:00

President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday announced that Nigeria will finally exit its indebtedness to the Paris Club tomorrow. Speaking before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chambers, State House, Abuja, the President said the approval of NigeriaÂs Policy Support Instrument (PSI) by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Delta Militants Denounce Obasanjo's Plan for Oil Region, Threaten More Attacks

2006-04-19T21:15:00.000+01:00

Militants targeting oil installations in Nigeria's southern Niger Delta on Wednesday denounced plans unfolded by President Olusegun Obasanjo to redress grievances in the impoverished region, vowing instead more attacks to increase local control of oil wealth.Like I earlier reported President Obasanjo met with moderate Niger Delta leaders in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Tuesday and unfolded a

Government Announces Plan for Niger Delta

2006-04-19T13:45:00.000+01:00

President Olusegun Obasanjo has announced the governments decision to make the development of the Niger delta a reality. The decision was announced yesterday at the Banquet hall of the presidential Villa, Abuja during the inauguration of a 50 member consolidated council on Social and Economic Development of Coastal states of the Niger Delta.The president unfolded a massive short, medium and long

Charles Taylor Was Arrested in a Liberian Embassy Car

2006-04-18T21:43:00.000+01:00

According to The Daily Trust Newspapers Charles Taylor the embattled former Liberian President who was formerly a Guest of the Nigerian government was caught on the Nigerian border in a Liberian embassy car. The news raises questions about who aided in his escape from his Calabar home to the north of Borno state.Eyewitnesses of Taylor's arrest last month said the diplomatic plate number of the

Nno - Inakwana - E-Kabo...

2006-04-18T20:26:00.000+01:00

Welcome to Naija Sense...Hi, This is my first post on NaijaSensen, A Blog Dedicated to Naija News,Events and all things Nigerian. All content posted on this site will beinformation gleaned off the street, homes, offices, markets, radio andTelevision from Naija.We also welcome contents and contributions from Naija people and friends of Naija.Please Stay tuned as we keep you posted on the