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nigeria - Google News: Nigeria: Ikhazoboh Bows Out, Predicts Market Stability - AllAfrica.com

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:05:30 -0400

Nigeria: Ikhazoboh Bows Out, Predicts Market Stability
AllAfrica.com
Lagos — The Interim Administrator of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Mr. Emmanuel Ikhazoboh appointed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on the eve of its intervention in the capital market last year, officially bowed out yesterday. ...
Outgoing Nigeria's bourse interim boss hopeful of market rebound in two yearsWorldStage
Ikazoboh Canvasses Support for NSE DGTHISDAY Live

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nigeria - Google News: Nigeria post-poll killings planned: Nobel laureate - Africasia

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:05:30 -0400

Nigeria post-poll killings planned: Nobel laureate
Africasia
Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has said killings in the country's north amid widespread rioting following presidential elections were pre-planned, local media reported on Friday. Several Nigerian newspapers quoted Soyinka, Africa's first Nobel ...
Soyinka emerges DFPF party chairmanNigeria Daily Independent
Killings in the North planned, says SoyinkaThe Nation Newspaper

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nigeria - Google News: Nigeria: CAC to Delist 50000 Companies - AllAfrica.com

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:05:30 -0400

Nigeria: CAC to Delist 50000 Companies
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The body in charge of regulating the formation and management of companies in Nigeria, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), yesterday said in Abuja that about 50000 companies are to be delisted from the commission's register. ...

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nigeria - Google News: Nigeria: INEC to Deregister 60 Parties - AllAfrica.com

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:05:29 -0400

Reuters

Nigeria: INEC to Deregister 60 Parties
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Although Nigeria has 68 registered political parties, 20 of them participated in the Presidential poll .Whereas a great majority of these parties endorsed the candidacy of President Goodluck Jonathan of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), ...
Ruling party leads in Nigerian governorship electionsPeople's Daily Online
ACN rejects governorship election result in KwaraNEXT
Nigeria's Ruling PDP Party Takes More Than Half of Governor Races DeclaredBloomberg
The Nation Newspaper -Financial Times -BusinessDay
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nigeria - Google News: Cameroon face Nigeria as AYC ends - SuperSport.com

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:05:29 -0400

BBC News

Cameroon face Nigeria as AYC ends
SuperSport.com
The curtain comes down on the 2011 edition of the 17th African Youth Championship tournament when Cameroon comes up against Nigeria in the final of the competition on Sunday at the Dobsonville Stadium starting at 3pm. Earlier in the day, Mali and Egypt ...
AYC 2011: Nigeria Vs Mali, Egypt Vs Cameroon in semiAfrique en Ligue
Flying Eagles reach eighth Youth Championship finalNEXT
AYC: Its Nigeria vs Cameroon finalVanguard
BBC News -P.M. News -Ahram Online
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nigeria - Google News: Nigeria: FG to Prosecute Backers of Electoral Violence - Sambo - AllAfrica.com

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:05:29 -0400

Nigeria: FG to Prosecute Backers of Electoral Violence - Sambo
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He also said that President Goodluck Jonathan's government would be that which would carry well meaning Nigerians along regardless of their party, ethnic or religious affiliation to transform Nigeria and place her among the most developed nations by ...

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nigeria - Google News: Nigeria: Judicial Inquiry Means to Jail Buhari--Galadima - AllAfrica.com

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:05:29 -0400

DefenceWeb (press release)

Nigeria: Judicial Inquiry Means to Jail Buhari--Galadima
AllAfrica.com
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry promised by President Goodluck Jonathan to investigate the post election violence that rocked some northern states is a "witch hunting tool" targeted at General Muhammadu Buhari of the Congress for Progressive Change ...
Nigeria holds rescheduled regional poll in two statesAfrique en Ligue
FORENSIC FORCE: 'Arab awakening' in Arewa?NEXT
Buhari and the promise of a new NigeriaBusinessDay
Nigeria Daily Independent -Nigerian Compass (blog)
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AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Olu of Warri Speaks to Itsekiri Nation May 2

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:57:27 -0400

The Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 11, will on May 2, address his people on the state of the ethnic nationality as part of a nine-day activities to mark his 24th coronation anniversary (Oyo-Ekoro) in Warri, Delta State.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: CBN Imposes Limits, Penalty On Cash Transactions

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:57:26 -0400

From June 2012, individuals that make cash withdrawal or deposit above N150,000 would pay a fine of N100 per extra N1,000, while corporate organisations that make cash withdrawal or deposit above N1 million would pay fine of N200 per extra N1,000.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Protest Rocks Enugu Community Over State Assembly Poll

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:57:25 -0400

Some angry youths in the Igala speaking Ette community of Igbo-Eze North local government area of Enugu State, yesterday, took to the streets to protest the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for Igbo-Eze North II constituency in the State House of Assembly election, Mr. Tony Ogidi.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Akunyili Dismisses Anambra Central Election Re-Run

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:57:24 -0400

Erstwhile Information and Communications Minister, Prof. Dora Akunyili, has dismissed Tuesday's rerun election in Anambra Central senatorial district as a charade.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: The People Have Spoken - Obasanjo

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:57:23 -0400

Practical governance has started in earnest in the South West hours after Tuesday's clean sweep of the region by the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: U.S. Hails 2011 Elections As 'Unprecedented Success'

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:57:22 -0400

The United States yesterday hailed the 2011 General elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as one of unprecedented success noting that it has shown that Nigeria is now prepared to take its deserved pride of place in the international community while its voice will command the respect of a truly democratic power.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Chief Imam of Lagos, Others Speak On Post-Election Violence

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:57:21 -0400

The post election violence in some parts of the north is condemnable and it stands condemned. No matter what happened, killing and destruction of properties is never a solution. Consultation, and dialogue with stakeholders would have address whatever grievances of the perpetrators. But we should also know that somebody must win.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Beyond the Celebrations

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:37:21 -0400

SOME of the most brilliant ideas about how to make Nigeria work better are thrown around during campaigns. They seem to die once the elections are over. Candidates spoke eloquently about their plans to improve things. The abundance of promises cannot be so easily forgotten. Some said they would tackle infrastructure.

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Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:34:13 -0400

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AllAfrica News: Nigeria: EFCC Begins Investigation On Obasanjo's Petition Against Daniel

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:26:22 -0400

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel, following a petition earlier filed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Election - Broadcasting Commission Fines Zamfara Radio N500 Million

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:26:17 -0400

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has slammed a N500m fine on Zamfara State radio for broadcasting an unauthorised governorship results in Gusau, the state capital on Wednesday.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: FG to Prosecute Backers of Electoral Violence - Sambo

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:26:15 -0400

The Vice President (VP), Namadi Sambo yesterday in Kaduna vowed that all those responsible for the post-election violence that engulfed the country must be fished out and made to face the full wrath of the law.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Delta Re-Elects Uduaghan

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:26:12 -0400

Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan has been re-elected for a second term on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: CAC to Delist 50,000 Companies

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:26:03 -0400

The body in charge of regulating the formation and management of companies in Nigeria, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), yesterday said in Abuja that about 50,000 companies are to be delisted from the commission's register.

nigeria sports - Google News: Another Morales-Barrera battle brewing - ESPN

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:05:42 -0400

ESPN

Another Morales-Barrera battle brewing
ESPN
In his last bout, Nigeria's Kayode was pushed to the limit in a decision win against Nicholas Iannuzzi in February. Godfrey was stopped in the fifth round of a title shot against Marco Huck in Germany in August. Also on the card, junior featherweight ...

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nigeria - Google News: AYC 2011: Nigeria Vs Mali, Egypt Vs Cameroon in semi - Afrique en Ligue

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:05:23 -0400

Ahram Online

AYC 2011: Nigeria Vs Mali, Egypt Vs Cameroon in semi
Afrique en Ligue
Johannesburg, South Africa - Five-time winner Nigeria takes on Mali while Egypt goes against Cameroon in the semi-final matches of the 17th Under-20 African Youth Championship (AYC), slated for the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, ...
Flying Eagles reach eighth Youth Championship finalNEXT
AYC: Its Nigeria vs Cameroon finalVanguard
Nigeria to face Cameroon in finalBBC News
P.M. News -SuperSport.com -Ahram Online
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nigeria - Google News: Nigeria: Aliyu - Victory Was Tough in Coming - AllAfrica.com

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:05:23 -0400

Nigeria: Aliyu - Victory Was Tough in Coming
AllAfrica.com
Niger state Governor, Dr.Babangida Aliyu has revealed that his re-election as the Governor of the state in the just concluded election was a tough one adding that this is not a time to be carried away by the victory. "I thank the people of the state ...
Babangida Aliyu lambasts BuhariDaily Sun

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nigeria - Google News: Siasia, Yobo speak on late Adefemi - SuperSport.com

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:05:23 -0400

SuperSport.com

Siasia, Yobo speak on late Adefemi
SuperSport.com
The former coach of Nigeria's Under20s and Under23s also said the death of Adefemi only brings back memories of the demise of his former Super Eagles' teammate, Uche Okafor, who was found dead in his Dallas home in the United States of America (USA) ...
Siasia, Others Weep, As Olubayo Is BuriedP.M. News
Siasia bids Olubayo farewellNEXT
Photo: Sun News PublishingDaily Sun
Nigerian Tribune -THISDAY Live
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nigeria - Google News: Nigeria: Jonathan - Be Ready for Good Governance - AllAfrica.com

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:05:22 -0400

BusinessDay

Nigeria: Jonathan - Be Ready for Good Governance
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The Labour party which had earlier endorsed the President pledged to work with him and submitted a development blueprint which they said will help rebuild Nigeria. Leading a delegation to the Presidential villa, National Chairman of the party, ...
Nigeria: Jonathan goes on 7-day 'working retreat'Afrique en Ligue
Jonathan meets LP leaders, says 'we 'll do better in future elections'Vanguard

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AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Judicial Inquiry Means to Jail Buhari--Galadima

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:55:46 -0400

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry promised by President Goodluck Jonathan to investigate the post election violence that rocked some northern states is a "witch hunting tool" targeted at General Muhammadu Buhari of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC).

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: When Couples About to Get Married Are Trained on Marital Issues

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:55:45 -0400

One could see the enthusiasm on the faces of the young men and women gathered at the Kundila City Hall waiting to learn how to make their marriage a successful one, thereby protecting it from the scourge of divorce ravaging Hausa/Fulani societies.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Jega - Verifying CPC's Rigging Claims Could Last a Year

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:55:44 -0400

Verifying the allegations of "massive rigging" in the South East and South South zones of the country in the presidential election raised by the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) before the announcement of the final results could take up to one year, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Attahiru Jega has said.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: PDP Sweeps Representatives, Assembly Seats in Benue, Rivers

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:55:43 -0400

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won the rescheduled election for House of Representatives seats of Sankera, Gwer East and Gwer West Federal Constituency election conducted alongside the governorship last Tuesday in the state.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: CPC - Fall, Rise And Fall Again

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:55:41 -0400

In the first election of April 9, the National Assembly elections, the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) chronically underperformed. For a party that was expected by political pundits to sweep the North, CPC managed to win only a few Senate and House of Representatives seats.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Amaechi - 'It's Time to Move Rivers Forward'

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:46:49 -0400

The Amaechi 2011 Re-election Campaign Organisation has called on all Rivers people including those who contested against the Peoples' Democratic Party, PDP to come together as one and work with the re-elected Governor Rotimi Amaechi to take the State to greater heights.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Aliyu - Victory Was Tough in Coming

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:45:48 -0400

Niger state Governor, Dr.Babangida Aliyu has revealed that his re-election as the Governor of the state in the just concluded election was a tough one adding that this is not a time to be carried away by the victory.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Bamidele - Progressives Have Taken Over S'West

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:43:57 -0400

Federal House of Representatives member-elect in Ekiti State and a member of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in the state, Mr Opeyemi Bamidele has said the overwhelming victory recorded during the last general elections by the party, especially in the Southwest geo-political zone indicated that the progressive elements have eventually taken over the zone.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Kwara Governor- Elect Dedicates Victory to Elder Saraki

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:41:34 -0400

Kwara state governor-elect ,Alhaji. Abdulfattah Ahmed, Thursday said he has dedicated his victory at the polls to the strongman of Kwara Politics and Second Republic Senate Leader, Dr. Olusola Saraki and the people of the state.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Jonathan - Be Ready for Good Governance

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:38:52 -0400

President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday asked Nigerians to brace up for good governance and development after conducting a credible election that has gone a long way to repair the country's image before the international community.

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Nigerian riot-hit states go to the polls

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:48:31 -0400

TWO Nigerian states hit hard by deadly riots after presidential elections went back to the polls for governor races overnight amid a security lockdown and with scores still ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Nigerian riot-hit states go to the polls

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:48:31 -0400

TWO Nigerian states hit hard by deadly riots after presidential elections went back to the polls for governor races overnight amid a security lockdown and with scores still ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: African Markets - Factors to watch on April 29

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:39:40 -0400

April 29 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: African Markets - Factors to watch on April 29

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:39:40 -0400

April 29 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Guber Poll - Uduaghan, Jang Re-Elected in Delta, Plateau

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:19 -0400

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party , PDP , has been declared winner of Tuesday's gubernatorial election in Delta state with 525,793 votes to beat his closest rival Great ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Guber Poll - Uduaghan, Jang Re-Elected in Delta, Plateau

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:19 -0400

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party , PDP , has been declared winner of Tuesday's gubernatorial election in Delta state with 525,793 votes to beat his closest rival Great ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Perpetrators of Post Election Violence Will Not Go Unpunished, Says Sambo

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:17 -0400

Vice President Namadi Sambo Thursday said perpetrators of the post election violence in some parts of the country would be fished out and brought to justice. Sambo who spoke with newsmen at about ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Perpetrators of Post Election Violence Will Not Go Unpunished, Says Sambo

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:17 -0400

Vice President Namadi Sambo Thursday said perpetrators of the post election violence in some parts of the country would be fished out and brought to justice. Sambo who spoke with newsmen at about ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: 'Quality Management, Key to Survival of Airlines'

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:14 -0400

Chairman of FirstNation Airways, Kayode Odukoya, has said it was not mode of funding and ownership that could guarantee the success of any airline, but the quality of the management. Odukoya noted ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: 'Quality Management, Key to Survival of Airlines'

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:14 -0400

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: NCAA Assures of Air-Worthy Aircraft

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:10 -0400

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has assured air passengers in the country that no aircraft operating on scheduled services for hire or charter is unsafe or has what is simply called ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: NCAA Assures of Air-Worthy Aircraft

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:10 -0400

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has assured air passengers in the country that no aircraft operating on scheduled services for hire or charter is unsafe or has what is simply called ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Heal Post Election Divisions With Inclusive Cabinet, US Advises

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:09 -0400

United States Thursday expressed hopes that President Goodluck Jonathan, in the composition of his cabinet, would reach out to heal post election political divisions. Assistant Secretary, Bureau of ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Heal Post Election Divisions With Inclusive Cabinet, US Advises

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:09 -0400

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Consumers' Hope Rise As Election Ends

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:08 -0400

"A critical appraisal of world economy has shown that the best managed economies are those from countries that get their politics right. As a nation, we can go nowhere if our politics is bad. ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Consumers' Hope Rise As Election Ends

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:08 -0400

"A critical appraisal of world economy has shown that the best managed economies are those from countries that get their politics right. As a nation, we can go nowhere if our politics is bad. ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Aviation Fuel - FG Plans Local Refining to Check Price Hike

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:07 -0400

To make scheduled domestic airline operation profitable, the Federal Government has said that it would ensure the refining of aviation fuel (Jet A1) locally in order to bring down the prices. In ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Befitting Farewell for Olubayo

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:07 -0400

It was a solemn atmosphere Thursday morning at the National Stadium in Lagos as several hundreds of football faithful turned up to give their last respects to late Eagles' defender, Adefemi ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Aviation Fuel - FG Plans Local Refining to Check Price Hike

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:07 -0400

To make scheduled domestic airline operation profitable, the Federal Government has said that it would ensure the refining of aviation fuel (Jet A1) locally in order to bring down the prices. In ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Befitting Farewell for Olubayo

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:07 -0400

It was a solemn atmosphere Thursday morning at the National Stadium in Lagos as several hundreds of football faithful turned up to give their last respects to late Eagles' defender, Adefemi ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Ikazoboh Canvasses Support for NSE DG

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:05 -0400

The Interim Administrator of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, whose tenure ends Friday, April 29, has called on stakeholders in the capital market to give the Chief ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Ikazoboh Canvasses Support for NSE DG

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:05 -0400

The Interim Administrator of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, whose tenure ends Friday, April 29, has called on stakeholders in the capital market to give the Chief ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: FG, Firm Seal Deal On Dairy Farming Devt

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:03 -0400

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, makers of Peak, Three Crowns and Friso brands, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: FG, Firm Seal Deal On Dairy Farming Devt

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:03 -0400

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, makers of Peak, Three Crowns and Friso brands, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: NCAA Hailed for Restoring Air Travel Market Credibility

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:00 -0400

Managing Director of Sabre Travel Solutions, Mr. Gbenga Olowo, has said the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) restored credibility in air travel in Nigeria by improving safety, thereby ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: NCAA Hailed for Restoring Air Travel Market Credibility

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:22:00 -0400

Managing Director of Sabre Travel Solutions, Mr. Gbenga Olowo, has said the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) restored credibility in air travel in Nigeria by improving safety, thereby ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: CBN Limits Daily Cash Withdrawals to N150,000

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:21:58 -0400

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that effective from June 1, 2012, daily cumulative withdrawals and lodgements in banks by individuals will be limited to a maximum of N150,000. The apex ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: CBN Limits Daily Cash Withdrawals to N150,000

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:21:58 -0400

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that effective from June 1, 2012, daily cumulative withdrawals and lodgements in banks by individuals will be limited to a maximum of N150,000. The apex ...

YouTube :: Tag // nigeria: Nigeria's Election of State Governors

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:03:57 -0400

	Nigeria's Election of State Governors (www.abndigital.com) Following presidential elections marred by violence in the north of the country, oil rich Nigeria returned to the polls once more this week, this time to elect state governors in most of Nigeria's 36 states. Joining ABN from Lagos on the road ahead for Nigeria's fledgling democracy is Opeyemi Agbaje, CEO of Resource & Trust company.	From: ABNDigital Views: 0 0 ratings
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Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:45:22 -0400

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nigeria - Google News: Nigeria: Consumers' Hope Rise As Election Ends - AllAfrica.com

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:40:20 -0400

Nigeria: Consumers' Hope Rise As Election Ends
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The Chartered Accountant, who also predicted that the success of the election would assist Nigeria in its bid to create a good image, called on stakeholders to turn around the nation's economic policies the way INEC was transform to get good result. ...

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AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Guber Poll - Uduaghan, Jang Re-Elected in Delta, Plateau

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:46:37 -0400

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party , PDP , has been declared winner of Tuesday's gubernatorial election in Delta state with 525,793 votes to beat his closest rival Great Ogboru of the Democratic Peoples Party , DPP ,who had 433,834 votes

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Perpetrators of Post Election Violence Will Not Go Unpunished, Says Sambo

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:45:25 -0400

Vice President Namadi Sambo Thursday said perpetrators of the post election violence in some parts of the country would be fished out and brought to justice.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Heal Post Election Divisions With Inclusive Cabinet, US Advises

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:39:57 -0400

United States Thursday expressed hopes that President Goodluck Jonathan, in the composition of his cabinet, would reach out to heal post election political divisions.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: 'Quality Management, Key to Survival of Airlines'

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:37:52 -0400

Chairman of FirstNation Airways, Kayode Odukoya, has said it was not mode of funding and ownership that could guarantee the success of any airline, but the quality of the management.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Aviation Fuel - FG Plans Local Refining to Check Price Hike

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:36:49 -0400

To make scheduled domestic airline operation profitable, the Federal Government has said that it would ensure the refining of aviation fuel (Jet A1) locally in order to bring down the prices.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: NCAA Assures of Air-Worthy Aircraft

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:33:58 -0400

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has assured air passengers in the country that no aircraft operating on scheduled services for hire or charter is unsafe or has what is simply called crack.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Consumers' Hope Rise As Election Ends

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:30:54 -0400

Few days after the conclusion of the general elections, Nigerians have begun to anticipate a better economic outlook from the third quarter of 2011.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Ikazoboh Canvasses Support for NSE DG

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:29:33 -0400

The Interim Administrator of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, whose tenure ends Friday, April 29, has called on stakeholders in the capital market to give the Chief Executive Officer of the NSE, Mr. Oscar Onyema, the maximum support in a bid to move the market to a higher level.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: FG, Firm Seal Deal On Dairy Farming Devt

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:28:41 -0400

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, makers of Peak, Three Crowns and Friso brands, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on dairy development in Nigeria.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Befitting Farewell for Olubayo

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:27:48 -0400

It was a solemn atmosphere Thursday morning at the National Stadium in Lagos as several hundreds of football faithful turned up to give their last respects to late Eagles' defender, Adefemi Olubayo at a lying-in-state ceremony.

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: The people have spoken – Obasanjo

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:27:25 -0400

* Re-open Ogun Assembly now, ACN tells FG,* Alao-Akala greets gov-elect *Finnih, Ogunlewe, Akerele Bucknor, others decide fate of Lagos PDP, I will probe Alao-Akala – ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: The people have spoken – Obasanjo

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:27:25 -0400

* Re-open Ogun Assembly now, ACN tells FG,* Alao-Akala greets gov-elect *Finnih, Ogunlewe, Akerele Bucknor, others decide fate of Lagos PDP, I will probe Alao-Akala – ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: 'Country Ready to Take Ghana's Place'

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:14:37 -0400

Champions five times previously, the Flying Eagles have already booked a place in the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup finals slated for Colombia later in the year, and have been drawn in Group B against ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: 'Country Ready to Take Ghana's Place'

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:14:37 -0400

Champions five times previously, the Flying Eagles have already booked a place in the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup finals slated for Colombia later in the year, and have been drawn in Group B against ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Actress Dakore is Pregnant

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:14:35 -0400

Less than a year after tying the nuptial knots with her heart throb in that star studded and glittering marriage to Olumide, son of billionaire businessman, Harry Akande, Nollywood actress Dakore ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Actress Dakore is Pregnant

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:14:35 -0400

Less than a year after tying the nuptial knots with her heart throb in that star studded and glittering marriage to Olumide, son of billionaire businessman, Harry Akande, Nollywood actress Dakore ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Hotel Security - Biometric Identification Coming

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:14:33 -0400

The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) has said that biometric system of identification in hotels will go a long way in stemming the increasing rate of criminal activities in the ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Hotel Security - Biometric Identification Coming

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:14:33 -0400

The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) has said that biometric system of identification in hotels will go a long way in stemming the increasing rate of criminal activities in the ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Wakanow Promises Travellers Stress Free Holidays

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:14:31 -0400

The management of Wakanow, Nigeria's largest online travel porta, is set to introduce a credit card in conjunction with United Bank for Africa (UBA) that will ease business transaction for ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Wakanow Promises Travellers Stress Free Holidays

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:14:31 -0400

The management of Wakanow, Nigeria's largest online travel porta, is set to introduce a credit card in conjunction with United Bank for Africa (UBA) that will ease business transaction for ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: PDP Guber Candidate, Dosunmu, Congratulates Fashola

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:14:27 -0400

Lagos - Governor Babatunde Fashola's keen competitor in the last governorship election in Lagos State and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Dr. Ade Dosunmu, yesterday, ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: PDP Guber Candidate, Dosunmu, Congratulates Fashola

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:14:27 -0400

Lagos - Governor Babatunde Fashola's keen competitor in the last governorship election in Lagos State and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Dr. Ade Dosunmu, yesterday, ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Jonathan Meets LP Leaders, Says 'We Will Do Better in Future Elections'

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:14:25 -0400

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan yesterday restated the commitment of his administration to conduct free, fair and credible future elections in Nigeria. Speaking during an audience with a ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Jonathan Meets LP Leaders, Says 'We Will Do Better in Future Elections'

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:14:25 -0400

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan yesterday restated the commitment of his administration to conduct free, fair and credible future elections in Nigeria. Speaking during an audience with a ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Police Constable Involved in Armed Robbery

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:14:23 -0400

Activities at Festac Police division went on as usual on April 6, 2011, with the men on alert. At 8.30am, an Anti-Robbery police team were seen scampering into one of the patrol vans. Destination ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Police Constable Involved in Armed Robbery

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:14:23 -0400

Activities at Festac Police division went on as usual on April 6, 2011, with the men on alert. At 8.30am, an Anti-Robbery police team were seen scampering into one of the patrol vans. Destination ...

nigeria sports - Google News: Erie CC's Achiuwa heading to St. John's - Buffalo News

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:05:45 -0400

ESPN

Erie CC's Achiuwa heading to St. John's
Buffalo News
Opportunity brought God's Gift Achiuwa from his home in Port Harcourt, River States, Nigeria, to Buffalo to play junior college basketball. And that's what will take him to New York City next year to continue his education and athletic ...
St. John's Signs Player Named God's GiftNew York Times
God's Gift Achiuwa Commits to St. JohnsFox News
JUCO All-American God's Gift Achiuwa Joins St. John's No. 2 Rated Recruiting ClassRedStormSports.com

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nigeria sports - Google News: NPL Congress to determine league format - Nigeria Daily Independent

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:05:45 -0400

NPL Congress to determine league format
Nigeria Daily Independent
The Nigeria Premier League (NPL) board has deferred the decision on the format of the league to its congress that will hold on Wednesday, October 7, 2010 in Abuja. This was one of the decision arrived at on Wednesday ...

nigeria - Google News: The people have spoken – Obasanjo - Vanguard

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:05:25 -0400

Osun Defender

The people have spoken – Obasanjo
Vanguard
PRACTICAL governance has started in earnest in the South West hours after Tuesday's clean sweep of the region by the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN. The governor-elect in Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has vowed to scrutinize all financial ...
ACN's victory and new order in S/WestNigerian Tribune
ACN seeks re-opening of Ogun AssemblyThe Nation Newspaper
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nigeria - Google News: 'Election timetable tight but feasible for electorate' - Nigeria Daily Independent

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:05:24 -0400

BusinessDay

'Election timetable tight but feasible for electorate'
Nigeria Daily Independent
Alhaji Musa Adebayo Ayeni is the Chairman Board of Trustees (BOT) of the United Nigeria Peoples Party (UNPP), Governorship candidate of the party in Ekiti State during the 2007 election and former deputy governor of old Ondo State. ...
Nigeria's Electoral Commission to Conduct Post-Election AnalysisVoice of America
Yakowa, voters hail INEC over Kaduna pollsThe Nation Newspaper
US hails 2011 elections as 'unprecedented Success'Vanguard
BusinessDay -Zee News -Nigerian Tribune
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nigeria - Google News: Nigeria begins WAFU Cup defence against Mali - NEXT

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:05:24 -0400

SuperSport.com

Nigeria begins WAFU Cup defence against Mali
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Nigeria's Super Eagles will commence their defence of the WAFU Cup of Nations with a game against the Eagles of Mali. The draws ceremony on Thursday had the Super Eagles coming out of the pot with the national teams of Niger ...
AYC: Its Nigeria vs Cameroon finalVanguard
Nigeria to face Cameroon in finalBBC News
Cameroon, Nigeria through to finalSuperSport.com
THISDAY Live -Ahram Online -AllAfrica.com
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Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:04:18 -0400

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AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Actress Dakore is Pregnant

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:14:53 -0400

Less than a year after tying the nuptial knots with her heart throb in that star studded and glittering marriage to Olumide, son of billionaire businessman, Harry Akande, Nollywood actress Dakore Egbuson is pregnant.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: PDP Guber Candidate, Dosunmu, Congratulates Fashola

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:14:19 -0400

Governor Babatunde Fashola's keen competitor in the last governorship election in Lagos State and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Dr. Ade Dosunmu, yesterday, congratulated Fashola on his victory at Tuesday's election in the state.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Hotel Security - Biometric Identification Coming

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:13:27 -0400

The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) has said that biometric system of identification in hotels will go a long way in stemming the increasing rate of criminal activities in the industry.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Wakanow Promises Travellers Stress Free Holidays

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:53:45 -0400

The management of Wakanow, Nigeria's largest online travel porta, is set to introduce a credit card in conjunction with United Bank for Africa (UBA) that will ease business transaction for business and leisure travelers.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: President Jonathan Begins Working Retreat at Obudu Resort

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:52:37 -0400

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will tomorrow, Friday, April 29, 2011 embark on a seven-day working retreat to the Obudu Mountain Resort in Cross River State.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Jonathan Meets LP Leaders, Says 'We Will Do Better in Future Elections'

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:51:33 -0400

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan yesterday restated the commitment of his administration to conduct free, fair and credible future elections in Nigeria.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: AYC - Its Nigeria Vs Cameroon Final

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:50:44 -0400

Nigeria and Cameroon will play the final of the African Youth Championship billed for Sunday. This clash of neighbors was set up after Nigeria beat Mali 2-0, while Cameroon edged out Egypt after a shoot-out.

AllAfrica News: Nigeria: Police Constable Involved in Armed Robbery

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:37:43 -0400

Activities at Festac Police division went on as usual on April 6, 2011, with the men on alert. At 8.30am, an Anti-Robbery police team were seen scampering into one of the patrol vans.

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Illiterates in our own language

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:55 -0400

A PEOPLE’S language is part of their identity. If a people lose their language, they have practically lost themselves. The English language is supposed to be our second language but now, it ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Illiterates in our own language

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:55 -0400

A PEOPLE’S language is part of their identity. If a people lose their language, they have practically lost themselves. The English language is supposed to be our second language but now, it ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: CBN sets June deadline for Uniform Bank Account Number Scheme

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:52 -0400

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set June this year as deadline for banks to fully comply with the Nigeria Uniform Bank Account Number (NUBAN) scheme. This was communicated to banks via a ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: CBN sets June deadline for Uniform Bank Account Number Scheme

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:52 -0400

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set June this year as deadline for banks to fully comply with the Nigeria Uniform Bank Account Number (NUBAN) scheme. This was communicated to banks via a ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Uduaghan’s hard road to victory and work ahead

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:49 -0400

The race was dubbed, "the last battle for the soul of Delta". That was essentially because it was the last opportunity in the foreseeable future to uproot the political foundation laid by ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Uduaghan’s hard road to victory and work ahead

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:49 -0400

The race was dubbed, "the last battle for the soul of Delta". That was essentially because it was the last opportunity in the foreseeable future to uproot the political foundation laid by ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: CBN imposes limits, penalty on cash transactions

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:48 -0400

By Babajide Komolafe From June 2012, individuals that make cash withdrawal or deposit above N150,000 would pay a fine of N100 per extra N1,000, while corporate organisations that make cash ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: CBN imposes limits, penalty on cash transactions

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:48 -0400

By Babajide Komolafe From June 2012, individuals that make cash withdrawal or deposit above N150,000 would pay a fine of N100 per extra N1,000, while corporate organisations that make cash ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Akunyili dismisses Anambra Central election re-run

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:46 -0400

Erstwhile Information and Communications Minister, Prof. Dora Akunyili, has dismissed Tuesday's rerun election in Anambra Central senatorial district as a charade. She said: "The ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Akunyili dismisses Anambra Central election re-run

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:46 -0400

Erstwhile Information and Communications Minister, Prof. Dora Akunyili, has dismissed Tuesday's rerun election in Anambra Central senatorial district as a charade. She said: "The ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Olu of Warri speaks to Itsekiri Nation May 2

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:43 -0400

THE Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 11, will on May 2, address his people on the state of the ethnic nationality as part of a nine-day activities to mark his 24th coronation anniversary ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Olu of Warri speaks to Itsekiri Nation May 2

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:43 -0400

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: US hails 2011 elections as ‘unprecedented Success’

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:41 -0400

By Kingsley Omonobi The United States yesterday hailed the 2011 General elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as one of unprecedented success noting that it ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: US hails 2011 elections as ‘unprecedented Success’

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:41 -0400

By Kingsley Omonobi The United States yesterday hailed the 2011 General elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as one of unprecedented success noting that it ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Protest rocks Enugu community over State Assembly poll

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:39 -0400

SOME angry youths in the Igala-speaking Ette community of Igbo-Eze North local government area of Enugu State, yesterday, took to the streets to protest the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Protest rocks Enugu community over State Assembly poll

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:39 -0400

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Let sleeping dog lie!

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:36 -0400

By Donu Kogbara NIGERIAN politicians never cease to flabbergast me. Apparently, General Muhammadu Buhari's Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) intends to vigorously contest the presidential ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Let sleeping dog lie!

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:18:36 -0400

By Donu Kogbara NIGERIAN politicians never cease to flabbergast me. Apparently, General Muhammadu Buhari's Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) intends to vigorously contest the presidential ...

Big News Network.com - Nigeria News: Promising teenage soccer player from Nigeria killed in shooting

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:12:49 -0400

Those who knew Kabiru Adewunmi could easily imagine the 16-year-old flashing his pearl-white smile as he and five friends from his native Nigeria walked to a convenience store after celebrating a ...

Nigeria Sun: Recommended source for Nigeria News: Promising teenage soccer player from Nigeria killed in shooting

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:12:49 -0400

Those who knew Kabiru Adewunmi could easily imagine the 16-year-old flashing his pearl-white smile as he and five friends from his native Nigeria walked to a convenience store after celebrating a ...

nigeria sports - Google News: Rising soccer star gunned down after Bulls game - Chicago Tribune

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:05:54 -0400

Chicago Tribune

Rising soccer star gunned down after Bulls game
Chicago Tribune
Those who knew Kabiru Adewunmi could easily imagine the 16-year-old flashing his pearl-white smile as he and five friends from his native Nigeria walked to a Chatham-neighborhood convenience store after celebrating a ...

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