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Panic As Federation Revenue Nosedives
Again, attempts by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), the statutory body authorized to share revenues accruing into the federation account among beneficiaries (federal, states, FCT, local government and revenue generating agencies) failed to agree on what the office of Accountant General of the Federation Jonah Otunla proposed for distribution in the month of August... Read more » http://economicconfidential.com/2013/10/panic-as-federation-revenue-nosedives/
Nigeria Ranks 4th In Global Oil Supply Outages
With more than 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil being lost to pipeline vandalism, crude oil theft and spills, Nigeria ranks fourth in the league of countries who contribute to global oil supply outages, estimates from analysts at Deutsche Bank and other shipping and industry sources, have shown. According to the estimates, total... Read more » http://economicconfidential.com/2013/10/nigeria-ranks-4th-in-global-oil-supply-outages/
Kano Youths Take Up Careers in Corporate Security
After the establishment of Kano Corporate Security Institute in the city, more unemployed youths, especially graduates have been registered to enrol in intensive training on security and disaster management. Governor Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso of Kano State has disclosed that his administration established the Security Institute to encourage youths in the state to take up careers... Read more » http://economicconfidential.com/2013/10/kano-youths-take-up-careers-in-corporate-security/
Poverty As Ultimate Reward For Pension Fund Contributors?
Our collective sense of compassion seems to have become so dulled to media reports and photographs of emaciated senior citizens collapsing after waiting endlessly in queues under the hot tropical sun, for verification of their identity or eventual payment of pension entitlements from government agencies responsible for disbursement! In reality, the victims of such oppression... Read more » http://economicconfidential.com/2013/10/poverty-as-ultimate-reward-for-pension-fund-contributors/
Joe Anichebe: Image Maker Of BPE
The gentility, geniality and amiable mien of Mr. Joseph Chigbo Anichebe has over the years tempered public hostility towards privatisation in Nigeria. Not minding that the concept of privatisation is much feared and hated by majority of Nigerians, public attitude to the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), secretariat and implementation arm of the National Council... Read more » http://economicconfidential.com/2013/10/joe-anichebe-image-maker-of-bpe/
Mordi Emerges CEO, National Competitiveness Council
President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed Mr. Chika Mordi, as the first Chief Executive of the National Competitiveness Council of Nigeria (NCCN). Other members of the premier NCCN board include Michael Porter, Aliko Dangote, Lynda Chalker and Juan Pardinas. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga said in a statement, "We are pleased to... Read more » http://economicconfidential.com/2013/10/mordi-emerges-ceo-national-competitiveness-council/
BPE Plans Regulatory Framework For Social Media
Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Benjamin Ezra Dikki has revealed that in line with its reform mandate, the Bureau plans to initiate necessary policies and the legal frame work for the regulation of the Social Media in the country. The DG who made this known at a two-day retreat for... Read more » http://economicconfidential.com/2013/10/bpe-plans-regulatory-framework-for-social-media/
Poverty As Ultimate Reward For Pension Fund Contributors?
Our collective sense of compassion seems to have become so dulled to media reports and photographs of emaciated senior citizens collapsing after waiting endlessly in queues under the hot tropical sun, for verification of their identity or eventual payment of pension entitlements from government agencies responsible for disbursement! In reality, the victims of such oppression... Read more » http://economicconfidential.com/2013/10/poverty-as-ultimate-reward-for-pension-fund-contributors/
Jonathan, 2015 And Threats By Fire-spitting Militants
At the presidential level, Goodluck Jonathan has taken the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office on three occasions first as the vice-president, as the acting president and again as the substantive president. These pledges were taken, not as a sectional or ethnic leader, but as a national leader. But in recent times, particularly... Read more » http://economicconfidential.com/2013/09/jonathan-2015-and-threats-by-fire-spitting-militants-2/
Nexim Bank: Repositioning For Non-oil Exports
IN recent decades, export competitiveness in the era of globalization has been at the heart of domestic economic growth and development debates. Against the background of growing disparity in income between the developed and the developing world, due largely to divergence in industrial capacity, the central question has always been: what can and should be... Read more » http://economicconfidential.com/2013/09/nexim-bank-repositioning-for-non-oil-exports/
That Nigeria's Quest for Membership of UNSC
At 53 Nigeria has faced some challenges of nationhood, similar to what other great nations had or have faced. While one is concerned by disturbing negative trends that dampen the spirit of writing positively about the country, Nigeria's greatness is in its abundant human and material resources. Having had the opportunity of travelling to some... Read more » http://economicconfidential.com/2013/09/that-nigerias-quest-for-membership-of-unsc/
On The Matter Of Ongoing Universities' Strike In Nigeria
Dabbling into ASUU-Federal Government negotiations matters as I intend to do in this short piece is always "risky business" because of very many hardened positions over time, and due to fundamental lack of trust on all sides. However, with what is at stake in human capital and socio-economic development of the country when it comes... Read more » http://economicconfidential.com/2013/09/on-the-matter-of-ongoing-universities-strike-in-nigeria-2/
Boko Haram: Inches Away to Total Victory
Without doubts, the Nigerian security apparatchik is recording tremendous success in its efforts to root out insurgency in different parts of the country, especially the north east. True to its promise, the Joint Military Taskforce (JTF) has continued to launch offensive against criminal elements and terrorism in the country. Recently the Nigerian Army announced the... Read more » http://economicconfidential.com/2013/09/boko-haram-inches-away-to-total-victory/
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