How GEJ, NASS Killed Yar'Adua's 2009 Salary Review Efforts as States N418bn June 2015

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Exclusive: How Jonathan, NASS Killed Yar'Adua's 2009 Salary Review Efforts

17,474 Political Officers Earn N1.1 trillion annually

In an exlusive report, the Economic Confidential gathered that a report was submitted to President Yar'Adua for the review of salary and allowances of public officers, which he promptly forwarded to the National Assembly in form of bills for legislation. Unfortunately, the legislators were never debated upon until the death of President Yar'Adua. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/exclusive-how-jonathan-nass-killed-yaraduas-2009-salary-review-efforts/

 

Federal Allocation For The Month Of May 2015 Is N418.452billion.

The Federal Government, State governments and Local government Councils have shared a total of N418.452billion as Federal allocation in June 2015. A communique issued by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee  (FAAC) indicated that the Gross Revenue received for the month of May,2015  was N324.061billion.  Read: http://economicconfidential.com/federal-allocation-for-the-month-of-may-2015-is-n418-452billion/

FG Insists On Recovering Stolen Funds From Past Officials

President Muhammadu Buhari on told past officials of government who looted the treasury but felt that they have been forgiven their sins to perish such thoughts. President Buhari vowed that funds stolen by government officials who abused their offices in the recent past will be recovered and systemic leakages stopped: Read: http://economicconfidential.com/fg-insists-on-recovering-stolen-funds-from-past-officials/

 

Succour As NLNG Pays $1.6 Bn Tax To FG

A major financial succour came the way of newly inaugurated administration of General Muhammadu Buhari from the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) in the form of $1.6 billion tax paid to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). http://economicconfidential.com/succour-as-nlng-pays-1-6-bn-tax-to-fg/

 

Nigeria Produced 1.91m Barrels Of Crude/Day In April

Nigeria's crude oil production, including condensates and natural gas liquids averaged 1.91 million barrels per day (mbpd) or 57.30 million barrels in April 2015, figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicate. The figure represented an increase of five per cent above the level of 1.82 mbd or 56.42mbpd recorded in the preceding month. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/nigeria-produced-1-91m-barrels-of-crudeday-in-april/

 

NDIC Gives Clean Health Bill To Nigerian Banks

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says Nigerian banks are in good financial position to carry on banking activities.Read: http://economicconfidential.com/ndic-gives-clean-health-bill-to-nigerian-banks/

 

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Bribery, Nepotism Rock Promotion in Para-Military Agencies

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30 Key Quotes From President Buhari's Inaugural Speech

The Economic Confidential presents 30 Key issues raised by President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria in his Inaugural Speech at the swearing-in ceremony on Friday May 29, 2015. The issues raised are loaded with powerful messages and brilliantly delivered in quotable quotes by the new President of the most populous nation in Africa. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/30-key-quotes-from-president-buharis-inaugural-speech/

 

Bribery, Nepotism, Irregularities Rock Promotions In Para-Military Agencies

…Officers Pay N2m For Promotion …Victims Urge Probe

A strange combination of dejection and a spirit of rebellion now pervade the air around the paramilitary agencies of the Federal Government under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and directly superintended by the Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board despite the recent mass promotion. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/bribery-nepotism-irregularities-rock-promotions-in-para-military-agencies/

 

A.P Moeller-Maersk To Build $2billion Port In Badagry

A.P Moeller-Maersk A/S is at the verge of winning a lucrative contract to build a new port worth over $2billon in Badagry area of Lagos state, Nigeria. The Danish company which has expanded its African operations is waiting for final sign-off on the contract according to its company's senior vice president for Africa, Lars Reno Jakobsen. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/a-p-moeller-maersk-to-build-2billion-port-in-badagry/

 

U.S. To Resume Oil Export 40 Years After

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators led by Lisa Murkowski and Heidi Heitkamp introduced a bill Wednesday to lift a 40 year long ban on U.S. crude exports. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/u-s-to-resume-oil-export-40-years-after/

 

Dangote Cement Declares N74.7bn Profit For First Quarter Of 2015

Nigeria's largest cement producer, Dangote Cement, has announced a gross profit of N74.7 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2015. This represents an increase of 10.5 per cent over N67.63 billion recorded in the same period in 2014. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/dangote-cement-declares-n74-7bn-profit-for-first-quarter-of-2015/

 

How Agric Is Restoring Nigerian Economy To Glory

Prior to now, agriculture used to be considered as the nerve of every nation's economy and Nigeria was not an exception. However, what used to be the pivot for growth and development in the past has suddenly been neglected because of oil boom. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/how-agric-is-restoring-nigerian-economy-to-glory/

 

Is Nigeria Really Broke?

Few months ago Nigerians were told by the Finance Minister that Nigeria was not broke but now it is evident that Africa's richest economy is borrowing money to pay salaries as it struggles through a "difficult cash crunch" brought on by halved oil prices, Nigeria's finance minister revealed. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/is-nigeria-really-broke/

 

The Fraud In FCT Mass Housing Initiatives

Investigation by Economic Confidential have revealed myriad headwinds that make Nigeria to be about 17 million in housing unit deficit, according to the Government's figure, and underdeveloped world vis-a-vis inadequacy of decent shelter for the citizens. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/the-fraud-in-fct-mass-housing-initiatives/

 

 

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Companies to Introduce Terrorism Insurance as FG, States Share N1 trillion

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Companies Now To Introduce Terrorism Insurance- Fola Daniel

Commissioner for Insurance and Director General, National Insurance Commission, Mr. Fola Daniel answered questions on nagging issues the industry during the retreat held for insurance correspondents at the Le' Meridien Ibom Hotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Managing Editor, SANYA ADEJOKUN was there...  Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/07/companies-now-to-introduce-terrorism-insurance-fola-daniel/

 

States, Councils Get 35.5% Of Federation Account In June

…As FAAC Disburses N1.1tn For May

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee last month (June) disbursed a total N1 trillion to the three tiers of government and other agencies for the month of May 2014. A careful analysis of the disbursements however, revealed that contrary to the existing revenue formula which stipulates 52.68 percent to federal, 26.72 percent to states and 20.6 percent to local government, both states and local governments actually got less than 30 percent during the month under consideration... Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/07/states-councils-get-35-5-of-federation-account-in-june/

 

Unclaimed Dividends Hit N50.94Bn in 2013

The quantum of unclaimed dividends in lying in the account of quoted companies in Nigeria has been on a gradual decline, because various stakeholders have been actively engaged in efforts in this direction. At the end of December 2013, unclaimed dividend in the books of capital market registrars dropped to N50.94 billion... Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/07/unclaimed-dividends-hit-n50-94bn-in-2013/

 

At CBN, Its Business As Usual

Sanya Adejokun here looks at the first one month of Central Bank of Nigeria under Godwin Emefiele and concluded that except for rhetoric and temperament, it is business as usual. With his new appointment, the former Zenith Bank Plc chief executive has assumed the mantle as the 11th CBN chief as well as its 10th indigenous governor. His approach in the handling of the job is expected to be measured and conservative, he would face the challenging task of managing pre-election spending and maintaining price stability amid Nigeria's declining external reserves... Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/07/at-cbn-its-business-as-usual/

 

Nigeria's GDP Rebasing and Intra-Africa Trade Boosting

Data released by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics following the recent rebasing of the country's Gross Domestic Product shows that the Nigerian economy is much more diversified than we had thought or acknowledged... Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/07/nigerias-gdp-rebasing-and-intra-africa-trade-boosting/

 

Power of Apology and Constructive Engagement

At a recent private engagement with the media, a prince of the Sokoto caliphate, former aide de camp to former President Ibrahim Babangida and current National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (retired) lamented that terrorists have succeeded in changing the way Nigerians see and relate with each other but observed the only way to defeat them is for all of us to remain united in constructive engagements and mutual dialogues and confront their threat as one united nation under God... Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/07/power-of-apology-and-constructive-engagement/

 

Niger Delta: Of Durable Peace And Political Settlement

In June 2009, President Umaru Yar'Adua granted "amnesty and unconditional pardon to all persons who have directly or indirectly participated in the commission of offences associated with militant activities in the Niger Delta." Militants, insurgents and justice seekers who protested against the government and multinational oil companies had until Sunday, October 4, 2009, to either accept the presidential pardon or face the wrath of the Federal Government... Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/07/niger-delta-of-durable-peace-and-political-settlement/

 

EU Looking To Nigeria For Gas Supply

With Russia in conflict with the European Union and Nigeria looking to expand business frontiers especially with United States depending more on Shale oil, Nigeria has agreed on terms to support long-term gas supply security with the European Union... Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/07/eu-looking-to-nigeria-for-gas-supply/

 

FIRS sets deadline for Tax remittances Energy Companies

The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, and the National Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, have set June 30 as the deadline for the remittance of taxes by power sector operators in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, NESI... Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/07/firs-sets-deadline-for-tax-remittances-energy-companies/

 

 

Boko Haram, Muslims and Northerners

Sometimes the silence of Northerners and Muslims over monumental atrocities being committed in some parts of the North, is being viewed either as a sign of complicity or endorsement of atrocities being perpetrated by insurgents. The reality however, is that most of the victims of the attacks are actually Northerners and many are even notable traditional rulers and Islamic clerics who dared to condemn such activities just like the killing of Emir of Gwoza.... Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/07/boko-haram-muslims-and-northerners/

 

Segun Olugbile: Dedicated to Clean Cyberspace

Concerned about cybersecurity in Nigeria, critical stakeholders recently met and suggested input into the country's policy framework on cybersecurity at the First National Cybersecurity Forum.The technical consultant to the successful hosting of the conference is Olusegun Olugbile, the Managing Partner of Continental Project Affairs Associates (CPAA). ... Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/07/segun-olugbile-dedicated-to-clean-cyberspace/

 

How Boko Haram Beats Efforts To Choke Its Financing

When Washington imposed sanctions in June 2012 on Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, he dismissed it as an empty gesture. Two years later, Shekau's skepticism appears well founded: his Islamic militant group is now the biggest security threat to Africa's top oil producer, is richer than ever, more violent and its abductions of women and children continue with impunity... Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/07/how-boko-haram-beats-efforts-to-choke-its-financing/

  

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Bankers Stole N3.8bn Customers' Money in 6 Months as Ulama to Declare Fatwa on Boko Haram

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Bankers stole N3.8 billion Customers' Money between January and June 2013

The wave of corruption and stealing in the public service appears to be also gaining fast momentum in the banking industry as bankers stole N3.8 billion from their customers and their banks in the first half of 2013. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/03/bankers-stole-n3-8-billion-customers-money-between-january-and-june-2013/

 

Ulama to Declare Fatwa on Boko Haram Insurgents, 40 Convicted So far

After successful military campaigns where over 700 armed Boko Haram kingpins' and hardened members were killed during recent confrontations, the National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki has rolled out the soft approach to countering terrorism in Nigeria. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/03/ulama-to-declare-fatwa-on-boko-haram-insurgents-40-convicted-so-far/

 

Full Text of Sanusi's Response over Suspension from CBN as Governor

I am compelled to make this public statement to address the various allegations levied against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and cited as the reasons for my suspension from office as the Governor of the CBN on the 19th of February 2014. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/03/full-text-of-sanusis-response-over-suspension-from-cbn-as-governor/

 

Nigeria's Turnover on Investment High and Attractive- Trade Minister

It has been disclosed that turnover on investment in Nigeria is high and very attractive to investors all over the world. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/03/nigerias-turnover-on-investment-high-and-attractive-trade-minister/

 

NESG to Review 45yrs Old Nigeria Education Policy Foundation

The Federal Government has challenged the National Economic Summit Group (NESG), to review the policy foundation of Nigeria's education sector developed in 1969 to meet current realities. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/03/nesg-to-review-45yrs-old-nigeria-education-policy-foundation/

 

Nigeria's debt: The House vs Okonjo-Iweala - Les Leba

In a recent online interactive programme with Nigerian youths, the Finance Minister and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, gave the assurance that Nigeria does not have a debt problem, as the ratio between our debt and our nation's total output (GDP) is a mere 21 per cent. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/03/nigerias-debt-the-house-vs-okonjo-iweala-les-leba/

 

Nigeria's current image is well deserved- Sabella Abidde

In early March 2014, domestic media houses reported that the Jonathan administration had earmarked N300 million to combat damaging publicity by foreign news outlets. The amount would be spent on "external publicity/media insertions in foreign media. Read: http://economicconfidential.com/2014/03/nigerias-current-image-is-well-deserved-sabella-abidde/

 

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How International Rivalry Fuels Boko Haram as FG Stops Foreign Training for Civil Servants

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CBN Governor: The Rise and Fall of Sanusi Lamido

Devoid of politics, there have been serious allegations of financial irregularities against Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) but the timing of his removal by President Goodluck Jonathan sent wrong signals across the world. The real political intracies since 2013 till the suspension is unveiled by the Economic Confidential. Read: www.economicconfidential.com/2014/03/cbn-governor-the-rise-and-fall-of-sanusi-lamido/

 

Exposed: How International Rivalry Fuels Boko Haram Insurgency

Intelligence reports have continued to indict a neighbouring country and another foreign government of conspiracy in the continued harassment of Nigerian towns and villages in the north eastern parts of the country by Islamists Boko Haram terrorists. Read: www.economicconfidential.com/2014/03/how-international-rivalry-fuels-boko-haram-insurgency/

 

Cash Strapped FG Stops Foreign Training for Civil Servants

Concerned about dwindling revenue and corrupt practices, the Federal Government has finally stopped further overseas training for its officers at least for the foreseeable future. Read: www.economicconfidential.com/2014/03/cash-strapped-fg-stops-foreign-training-for-civil-servants/

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Serious Panic: Federation Account Nosedives as Nigeria Ranks 4th in Global Oil Supply Outages

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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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Serious Panic: Federation Account Nosedives as Nigeria Ranks 4th in Global Oil Supply Outages

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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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