South Africa’s economy has slipped to third place on the African continent, and is not only behind Nigeria, but now also Egypt. This is according to analysis by Christie Viljoen, an economist at auditing and advisory firm KPMG SA, on the International Monetary Funds’ latest figures. South Africa lost its status as the continent’s largest economy in 2014 when it finished an exercise to rebase its economic data. This boosted its gross domestic product 80 percent higher for 2013, to $510 billion. At the time, SA’s nominal economy was $356 billion. Now, KPMG notes, the IMF suggests that Egypt has…
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Anambra state Governor Willie Obiano has said his administration is eager to endorse the State’s Health Insurance Scheme. The insurance scheme would ensure adequate health service delivery to the less privileged citizens and ensure that doctors received what was due to them in their life saving duties in the state. Obiano raised issue on the new scheme during the inauguration of the newly reconstituted 14-member board of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku Awka held at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia. He maintained that the strategic approach of his administration towards re-positioning and transforming the state’s health sector,…
One of the major operators in Nigeria’s downstream oil industry, Total Nigeria Plc. signed an after-market partnership agreement with Tata Africa Services Nigeria limited. Under the partnership, Total would supply its high performance TOTAL branded lubricants to TATA. This partnership reinforces the global partnership agreement signed between Total Lubrifiants and Tata motors in Mumbai, India in September 2015. Total will support the Tata Motors service network and its customers to provide latest generation lubricants to enhance performance of Tata Motors Commercial vehicles. The networks will receive access to high performance TOTAL Quartz automotive lubricants that will exceedingly suit all Tata’s…
Oando Gas & Power Limited (OGP) has commenced development of a mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility through its Transit Gas Nigeria Limited (“TGNL”) subsidiary in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. The pioneering 20-mmscf/day-liquefaction plant is primarily directed towards fulfilling the gas supply requirement for captive power plants, embedded generation, and industrial clusters in the Northern region, as well as stranded customers in the South. Off-takers, particularly, power plants and industrial customers who currently utilise liquid fuels such as diesel and LPFO, will be able to lower energy costs by up to 40%, while significantly decreasing carbon emissions. Commenting on the initiative, OGP…
Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Rivers South East Senatorial District at the yet to be concluded legislative re-run election in Rivers State has decried the politicization of crime in the State. Speaking to newsmen at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, on his way to Abuja, Abe said that crime in the state was festering because Governor Nyesom Wike, Mr. Felix Obuah and the PDP leadership in the state were playing politics with a serious matter such as crime. “What is escalating crime in Rivers State today is the politicization of crime. We should stop…
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Dipo Olorunrinu has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s chapter in the State has what it takes to take over from the ruling party, saying the on-going congresses of PDP was to save the party from failing again. Olorunrinu representing PDP-Amunwo-Odofin I at the Lagos State House of Assembly disclosed this during a media parley in Ikeja. On the forthcoming Local Government Elections in the state, the lawmaker said that the party was prepared for the poll and was committed to taking over government of Lagos State. He, however, said…
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in London stressed the need for immediate and unconditional repatriation of identified stolen funds to their countries of origin by leaders in whose countries such assets were kept. Buhari also called for the establishment of an international anti corruption infrastructure that would monitor, trace and facilitate the return of such assets to their countries of origin. Speaking at the Commonwealth event, “TACKLING CORRUPTION TOGETHER: A CONFERENCE FOR CIVIL SOCIETY, BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS” held at Malborough House, President Buhari expressed deep frustration in effort by his administration to retrieve huge public funds illegally taken abroad…
With melanin popping, a smile of a goddess, and a natural hair enthusiast, Nollywood actress and recently appointed host for NdaniTV’s “The Juice”, Dorcas Shola Fapson (DSF), is no doubt, the perfect eye candy, For her impeccable role in Shuga, it is an established fact that she is a talented actress, who we would love to see more of, on screen. Her style is pinned to be sophisticated and sexy. She doesn’t cower from the opportunity to flaunt her “African” curves, and we appreciate the view. xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonxosokeonhacaiketquabongdalichthidau7m.newskqbdtysokeobongdabongdalufutebol…
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure zero tolerance for building collapse in the state, just as it revealed that about 500 buildings that are either defective or abandoned have been discovered, threatening to take appropriate actions on the building if the owners refuse to take ownership of their structures. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Wasiu Anifowoshe, who disclosed this on Tuesday, said that the present administration is determined to ensure that Lagos remains the Centre of Excellence stressing that the Government is resolute on its commitment to zero tolerance for building collapse in…
Governor Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed insinuations and reports that he had a hand in the impeachment of the former Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Victor Edoror. Speaking when the new Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon Elizabeth Ativie led other Principal Officers and members of the Assembly to him in his office yesterday, Oshiomhole said “let me on behalf of myself, the government and the great people of Edo State congratulate you, my sister and my comrade, Rt. Hon. Elizabeth Ativie on your election as the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, and in the…